Help Track Giant Hogweed in Georgian Bluffs

Georgian Bluffs is asking everyone to keep an eye out for giant hogweed, and to report sightings this week as crews prepare for invasive plant mitigation.

Giant hogweed is an invasive species that can spread quickly and pose risks to both people and the environment. The plant’s sap can cause painful skin reactions when exposed to sunlight, making it important to avoid direct contact and report sightings early for proper treatment.

You can help by checking the area surrounding your property for signs of the plant in roadsides, ditches, and naturalized areas along Township roads. Photos and detailed location information are helpful when submitting reports.

With hogweed treatment beginning soon, please report any suspected giant hogweed sightings as soon as possible to www.georgianbluffs.ca/ContactGB under the Noxious Weeds category, or by calling 519-376-2729. You can also report other invasive species such as wild chervil or phragmites.

Not sure what giant hogweed looks like? See the Province of Ontario’s identification guide, which includes photos of young plants and mature growth stages.

Thank you for your help in identifying and managing giant hogweed to keep Georgian Bluffs safe. For more information on noxious and invasive species that impact Georgian Bluffs, visit www.georgianbluffs.ca/sustainability.