Goats are back in Calgary to Chow Down on Weeds 🐐🌿
They’re baaaack! Goats return to graze on Calgary’s invasive weeds. Yo, Calgary fam! The goats are back to low-key help with the invasive weeds situation in Nose Hill Park. They're munching, fertilizing, and basically living their best lives while making the park look 🔥. This ain't their first rodeo
TL:DR
Yo, Calgary fam! The goats are back to low-key help with the invasive weeds situation in Nose Hill Park. They're munching, fertilizing, and basically living their best lives while making the park look 🔥. This ain't their first rodeo either, they've been doing this since '16. Plus, it's chemical-free, so that's a W for the environment. Just don't get too close, keep your dog on a leash, and let the goats do their thing!
The Deets
Okay, so listen up. Calgary's bringing back the goat squad to handle those annoying invasive plants in Nose Hill Park. We're talking like 800 goats just vibing and eating for two weeks straight. It's all about boosting the park's biodiversity and keeping the fire risk on the DL.
Nose Hill Park was chosen because it's extra overgrown, so the goats are basically doing a makeover. They're not just eating, they're also turning over the soil, which is a total win-win. This targeted grazing program started way back in 2016, so it's kinda their thing now. They've been spotted in other Calgary locations too.
And get this, it costs about the same as spraying a bunch of chemicals, but it's way more sustainable. The goats are basically fertilizing the soil with their droppings, which is kinda genius. A professional shepherd and herding dogs are keeping the goats in check with an electric fence, so they don't go rogue. The public is asked to give them space and keep their dogs on a leash. If you're curious, ambassadors will be around to spill the tea about the whole operation.
Abbreviations Glossary
| Abbreviation | Full Form |
|---|---|
| Fam | Short for family, but used to refer to close friends or a group of people. |
| Low-key | Secretly, subtly, or moderately. |
| 🔥 | Hot or amazing |
| W | Win. |
| DL | Down Low (secret) |