Gilmore Park Community League

A neighbor has reported the presence of a harmful plant in the park: There are Baneberry plants in Gilmore Park in the tree area on the main path just by the fallen log.  All parts of the plant is poisonous with the berries being most toxic. Two berries can kill a child. So we contacted the County and this is what they had to say: I have had our Environmental Tech and Biologist take a look at the plant and they have confirmed it is a Red Baneberry (Actaea ruba). This is a native North American plant and is a sign of good biodiversity in your small urban forest. Although all parts of the plants are poisonous accidental poisoning is not likely as the berries are extremely bitter. There have also been no documented cases of children dying from Red Baneberry in North America. I would recommend letting the community league know that these are in your forest and to educate children on what they are and to stay away .  If you or any members of you community have any concerns please

Buy a Brick!   We are selling engraved bricks for $50.  They will be placed in Gilmore Park under a new bench (or two).  Engrave your family name, kids names, company name it's up to you!!  Bricks can be purchased by completing this form and dropping it off with payment (cash or cheque - payable to the Gilmore Park Community League) to the locked mailbox at 29 Glenridge Road, or we will be selling bricks at a community 'FAN Club' potluck dinner on August, 22 from 5-7pm (details coming soon). Make a Donation!   We are also seeking park sponsors, please consider making a donation to be a Friend of Gilmore Park.  Donations over $25 (payable to Strathcona County) qualify for a tax receipt.  If you work for a company that is community-minded please considering sharing our sponsorship package with them, paper copies are available if needed.  All sponsors/supporters will be recognized on a permenant sponsor board in the park. All brick requests, donations and sponsorships mu

Strathcona County approved $30,000 of funding towards our revitalization project!  We are on our way!