Grazing goats return to Calgary this month

A herd of goats will once again be tasked with weed control in Calgary this month. About 800 goats will graze at Rubbing Stone Hill Natural Parkland Zone, a 58-hectare area within Nose Hill Park, for two weeks starting Wednesday. The City of Calgary has used goats as an environmentally-friendly response to weed control since 2016. According to the city's website, Rubbing Stone Hill Natural Parkland was historically roamed by herbivores like bison and elk, which helped maintain the ecosystem