- Celebrate Earth Day! Plant Native Trees & Shrubs @ Hoffmann Park, Pitt Meadows!Hoffmann Park, Pitt Meadows, BC
Celebrate Earth Day with the Lower Mainland Green Team & City of Pitt Meadows!
Come plant HUNDREDS of native trees & shrubs at Hoffmann Park, a beautiful urban forest! The number we plant will be determined by how many invasive plants we remove at our Mar 30 activity.
All ages, abilities & experience levels are welcome, bring your family & friends! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
Great opportunity to meet people, make a difference & have fun :)
This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE
WHY SIGN UP
• Meet new people & be part of a community
• Learn about local environmental issues
• Improve your health in nature while connecting with others
• Get exercise & fresh air in a beautiful green space
• Increase biodiversity
• Get volunteer hours (if needed)
• Eat delicious snacks
• Have fun... even when it rains! :)FIRST TIME?
Complete this form (You only have to fill this out ONCE)FILLING OUT THIS FORM DOES NOT SIGN YOU UP FOR THIS ACTIVITY, it only registers you as a volunteer with our organization. Please sign up for this specific activity here on Meetup OR by emailing Andrea at andrea@greenteamscanada.ca
RSVPing
Before you sign up for this activity, please make sure you are committed to participating. We ensure there is enough staff, buy snacks & bring gloves/tools based on how many people sign up.By RSVPing & not showing up or changing your RSVP at the last minute, you may be taking a spot away from someone who wants to participate. Let's honour each other’s time & be considerate of one another.
We understand that unforeseen circumstances come up. If you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP right away.
MEETING SPOT
We will meet at the trail intersection in Hoffmann Park off of 122nd Ave, HERE. Look for our signs/arrows! Review the map on this page, the red pin is our meeting spotBIKING?
Plan your bicycle route on the Cycling in Metro Vancouver pageTAKING TRANSIT?
The 722 bus stops beside the park along 122 Ave, and the 701 stops at Harris Rd, a 5 min walk away. Plan your route with the TransLink Trip Planner, Google Maps or download the Transit app (green icon) on your phoneDRIVING?
There is plenty of free parking surrounding the park along 122 Ave and Advent Rd.CARPOOLING?
Help make this activity more accessible by driving with others to/from this activity! Log in & comment at the bottom of this page to offer/ask for rides.Staff can help share that you are offering/looking for a ride, but are unable to provide or coordinate rides.
Communicate meeting points & times clearly & prioritize your safety. Those who carpool do so at their own risk.
SET UP & TAKE DOWN
Want to come early or stay late to help set up/pack up? Email andrea@greenteamscanada.caWASHROOMS
There are no public washrooms at this park. We will use washrooms in a nearby local business as needed.WHAT TO BRING
• Long sleeves & long, thick pants (like jeans) you don't mind getting dirty to protect you from thorny plants & ticks
• Refillable water bottle
• Sturdy, comfortable closed toe shoes/boots or rain boots
• Rain jacket in case it rains
• Hat to keep sun/rain out of your faceWHAT WE PROVIDE
• Gloves, tools & safety glasses
• Educational instruction & safety talk on what to do (no experience necessary!)
• Yummy snacks
• Photos of you in action
• Volunteer letters (on request)
• A fun, empowering opportunity to make a difference!FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY
• Meet at 9:45am (please be on time)
• Check-in
• Receive instruction & demo for activity
• Plant native plants
• Take a snack break (yum!) around 11:30am
• Continue planting until 1pm
• Help us pack up tools & supplies
• Check-outWHAT HAPPENS AFTER
• Fill out our survey to help us improve our program & secure funding for more activities!
• View photos HERE
• Read our activity summary HERE
• Email andrea@greenteamscanada.ca to request a volunteer letter (if needed)OUR PARTNER
A BIG thank you to our Community Investment Partner, the City of Pitt Meadows. Their financial support & commitment to our shared goals enables us to promote environmental stewardship & community well-being - thank you Andy & Olivia!LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This activity takes place on the traditional, ancestral & unceded territory of the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie) First Nation who have lived on & stewarded these lands since time immemorial, & continue to do so today. We are humbled to run our programs and grateful for the opportunity to learn as guests on this land.QUESTIONS?
Email andrea@greenteamscanada.ca - YOUTH ACTIVITY - Remove Invasive Plants @ Ruth Johnson Park in White Rock!Ruth Johnson Park, White Rock, BC
Celebrate Earth Day with the Lower Mainland Green Team & City of White Rock!
We will be engaging grade 5 and 6 students from H.T. Thrift Elementary School in an invasive ivy removal at Ruth Johnson Park in White Rock!
This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE.
This activity will be split into two sessions (9:45am-11:30am, and 12:30pm-2:15pm). We will be engaging two classes in the first session & two in the second session. Please arrive at your scheduled session time and sign in.
No experience necessary. Gloves, tools, educational instruction and snacks provided!
Are you a community member who wants to be a part of this activity? Email Andrea at andrea@greenteamscanada.ca to find out how you can get involved!
PARENTS: PLEASE FILL OUT THE WAIVER & PHOTO CONSENT FORM FOR YOUR STUDENT by clicking: https://bit.ly/gtc-waiver-photo-consent. Once you select the Age of Volunteer, the waiver form will appear.
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING
• Learn how to identify & remove invasive plants
• Improve your health in nature while connecting with others
• Get exercise & fresh air in a beautiful green space
• Increase biodiversity
• Eat delicious snacks
• Have fun... even when it rains! :)MEETING SPOT
We will meet at the entrance to Ruth Johnson Park by the Peace Arch Curling Club (south end of the parking lot). EXACT LOCATION HERE: http://bit.ly/3se24G2 Look for our signs!DRIVING?
Do not pay for parking! We will hand out FREE parking passes at the trail entrance when you arriveWASHROOMS
Public washrooms are located nearby in the Centre of Active Living/Peace Arch Curling Club, exact location HERE: https://bit.ly/3NKgt84. There are also washrooms located near the Centennial Baseball Field HERE: https://bit.ly/3tugiWyWHAT TO BRING
• Long sleeves & long, thick pants (like jeans) you don't mind getting dirty to protect you from thorny plants & bugs
• Sturdy, comfortable closed toe shoes/boots or rain boots that can get dirty
• Rain jacket in case it rains
• Refillable water bottle
• Hat to keep sun/rain out of your faceWHAT WE PROVIDE
• Gloves, tools & safety glasses
• Educational instruction & safety talk on what to do (no experience necessary!)
• Yummy light snacks
• Photos of everyone in action
• A fun opportunity to get outside and celebrate Earth Day!FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY
• Meet at your scheduled session time & sign in with your class
• Receive educational instruction & demo on how to remove invasive plants
• Remove invasive plants until the end of your session time & enjoy some snacks before heading out!WHAT HAPPENS AFTER
• A follow-up survey will be sent to teachers (filling this out helps us improve our program & secure funding to run more activities!)
• Photos taken will be uploaded on our Flickr HERE
• A summary of the activity uploaded HEREOUR PARTNER
A BIG thank you to our Community Investment Partner, the City of White Rock. Their financial support, direction, & commitment to our shared goals enables us to engage local youth in hands-on environmental education that promotes health, stewardship & makes a difference locally! Thank you Justin, Spencer & Jim!LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge with respect & gratitude the traditional, ancestral & unceded territories of the se'mya'me (Semiahmoo), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), & Máthxwi (Matsqui) First Nations upon which this activity takes place.QUESTIONS?
Email andrea@greenteamscanada.caNot open - EARTH WEEK 1: Remove Invasive Blueberry & Meet People @ Richmond Nature ParkRichmond Nature Park, Richmond, BC
Celebrate Earth Week with the Lower Mainland Green Team & City of Richmond!
Come remove invasive blueberry with us at the Richmond Nature Park! We'll be doing so by cutting down stems & covering the stumps to prevent regrowth.
All ages & abilities are welcome, bring your family & friends! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Great opportunity to meet people, make a difference & have fun :)
This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE
WHY SIGN UP
• Meet new people & be part of a community
• Learn about local environmental issues
• Improve your health in nature while connecting with others
• Get exercise & fresh air in a beautiful green space
• Increase biodiversity
• Get volunteer hours (if needed)
• Eat delicious snacks
• Have fun... even when it rains! :)FIRST TIME?
Complete this form, you only have to fill this out ONCEFILLING OUT THIS FORM DOES NOT SIGN YOU UP FOR THIS ACTIVITY, it registers you as a volunteer with our organization. Please sign up for this specific activity here on Meetup OR by emailing Ashton at ashton@greenteamscanada.ca
RSVPing
Before you sign up for this activity, please make sure you are fully committed to participating. We ensure there is enough staff, buy snacks & bring gloves/tools based on the number of people signed up.By RSVPing & not showing up or changing your RSVP at the last minute, you may be taking a spot away from someone who wants to participate. Let's honour each other’s time & be considerate of one another.
We understand that unforeseen circumstances may come up. If you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP right away.
MEETING SPOT
We'll meet HERE, on the grass beside the parking lot of the Richmond Nature House. Look for our signs & review the map on this page: the red pin is our meeting spotBIKING?
Plan your bicycle route on the Cycling in Metro Vancouver pageTAKING TRANSIT?
The 405 bus stops right beside the Richmond Nature Park. Plan your route with the TransLink Trip Planner, Google Maps or download the Transit app (green icon) on your phoneDRIVING?
There is a free parking lot at the Richmond Nature Park, but PARKING IS VERY LIMITED due to construction. There is free street parking along No. 5 Rd if you need. DO NOT park at the Urban Farm Market lot. We encourage you to carpool, take transit or bike if you can!CARPOOLING?
Help make this activity more accessible by driving with others to/from this activity! Log in & comment at the bottom of this page to offer/ask for rides.Staff can help share that you are offering/looking for a ride, but are unable to provide or coordinate rides.
Communicate meeting points & times clearly & prioritize your safety. Those who carpool do so at their own risk
SET UP & TAKE DOWN
Want to come early or stay late to help set up/take down? Email ashton@greenteamscanada.caWASHROOMS
Public washrooms are located beside the Nature HouseWHAT TO BRING
• Long sleeves & long, thick pants (like jeans) you don't mind getting dirty to protect you from thorny plants & ticks
• Refillable water bottle
• Sturdy, comfortable closed toe shoes/boots or rain boots
• Rain jacket in case it rains
• Hat to keep sun/rain out of your faceWHAT WE PROVIDE
• Gloves, tools & safety glasses
• Educational instruction & safety talk on what to do (no experience necessary!)
• Yummy snacks
• Photos of you in action
• Volunteer letters (on request)
• A fun, empowering opportunity to make a difference!FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY
• Meet at 9:30am (please be on time)
• Check-in
• Walk to work area (~10 min)
• Receive instruction & demo for activity
• Remove invasive plants
• Take a snack break (yum!) around 11am
• Continue removing invasive plants until 12pm
• Check-outWHAT HAPPENS AFTER
• Fill out our survey to help us improve our program & secure funding for more activities!
• View photos HERE
• Read our activity summary HERE
• Email ashton@greenteamscanada.ca to request a volunteer letter (if needed)OUR PARTNER
Thank you to our Community Investment Partner, the City of Richmond! Their financial support & commitment to our shared goals enables us to promote environmental stewardship & community well-being through this activity. Find all of the City of Richmond's Earth Week events on their website soon!LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This activity takes place on the traditional, ancestral & unceded territory of the šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaɁɬ təməxʷ (Musqueam), sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), Kwantlen & Coast Salish First Nations.QUESTIONS?
Email ashton@greenteamscanada.ca - EARTH WEEK 2: Remove Invasive Blueberry & Meet People @ Richmond Nature ParkRichmond Nature Park, Richmond, BC
Celebrate Earth Week with the Lower Mainland Green Team & City of Richmond!
Come remove invasive blueberry with us at the Richmond Nature Park! We'll be doing so by cutting down stems & covering the stumps to prevent regrowth
All ages & abilities are welcome, bring your family & friends! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Great opportunity to meet people, make a difference & have fun :)
This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE
WHY SIGN UP
• Meet new people & be part of a community
• Learn about local environmental issues
• Improve your health in nature while connecting with others
• Get exercise & fresh air in a beautiful green space
• Increase biodiversity
• Get volunteer hours (if needed)
• Eat delicious snacks
• Have fun... even when it rains! :)FIRST TIME?
Complete this form, you only have to fill this out ONCEFILLING OUT THIS FORM DOES NOT SIGN YOU UP FOR THIS ACTIVITY, it only registers you as a volunteer with our organization. Please sign up for this specific activity here on Meetup OR by emailing Ashton at ashton@greenteamscanada.ca
RSVPing
Before you sign up for this activity, please make sure you are fully committed to participating. We ensure there is enough staff, buy snacks & bring gloves/tools based on the number of people signed up.By RSVPing & not showing up or changing your RSVP at the last minute, you may be taking a spot away from someone who wants to participate. Let's honour each other’s time & be considerate of one another.
We understand that unforeseen circumstances may come up. If you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP right away.
MEETING SPOT
We'll meet HERE, on the grass beside the parking lot of the Richmond Nature House. Look for our signs & review the map on this page: the red pin is our meeting spotBIKING?
Plan your bicycle route on the Cycling in Metro Vancouver pageTAKING TRANSIT?
The 405 bus stops right beside the Richmond Nature Park. Plan your route with the TransLink Trip Planner, Google Maps or download the Transit app (green icon) on your phoneDRIVING?
There is a free parking lot at the Richmond Nature Park, but PARKING IS VERY LIMITED due to construction. There is free street parking along No. 5 Rd if you need. DO NOT park at the Urban Farm Market lot. We encourage you to carpool, take transit or bike if you can!CARPOOLING?
Help make this activity more accessible by driving with others to/from this activity! Log in & comment at the bottom of this page to offer/ask for rides.Staff can help share that you are offering/looking for a ride, but are unable to provide or coordinate rides.
Communicate meeting points & times clearly & prioritize your safety. Those who carpool do so at their own risk
SET UP & TAKE DOWN
Want to come early or stay late to help set up/take down? Email ashton@greenteamscanada.caWASHROOMS
Public washrooms are located beside the Nature HouseWHAT TO BRING
• Long sleeves & long, thick pants (like jeans) you don't mind getting dirty to protect you from thorny plants & ticks
• Refillable water bottle
• Sturdy, comfortable closed toe shoes/boots or rain boots
• Rain jacket in case it rains
• Hat to keep sun/rain out of your faceWHAT WE PROVIDE
• Gloves, tools & safety glasses
• Educational instruction & safety talk on what to do (no experience necessary!)
• Yummy snacks
• Photos of you in action
• Volunteer letters (on request)
• A fun, empowering opportunity to make a difference!FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY
• Meet at 1pm (please be on time)
• Check-in
• Walk to work area (~10 min)
• Receive instruction & demo for activity
• Remove invasive plants
• Take a snack break (yum!) around 2:30pm
• Continue removing invasive plants until 3:30pm
• Help us pack up tools & supplies
• Check-outWHAT HAPPENS AFTER
• Fill out our survey to help us improve our program & secure funding for more activities!
• View photos HERE
• Read our activity summary HERE
• Email ashton@greenteamscanada.ca to request a volunteer letter (if needed)OUR PARTNER
Thank you to our Community Investment Partner, the City of Richmond! Their financial support & commitment to our shared goals enables us to promote environmental stewardship & community well-being through this activity. Find all of the City of Richmond's Earth Week events on their website soon!LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This activity takes place on the traditional, ancestral & unceded territory of the šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaɁɬ təməxʷ (Musqueam), sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), Kwantlen & Coast Salish First Nations.QUESTIONS?
Email ashton@greenteamscanada.ca - Beach Day! Remove Invasive Blackberry & Litter at West Beach, White Rock!West Beach Boat Launch, White Rock, BC
Get outside with the Lower Mainland Green Team & City of White Rock!
All ages, abilities & experience levels are welcome, bring your family & friends! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
Great opportunity to meet people, make a difference & have fun :)
This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE!
WHY SIGN UP
• Meet new people & be part of a community
• Learn about local environmental issues
• Improve your health in nature while connecting with others
• Get exercise & fresh air in a beautiful green space
• Increase biodiversity
• Get volunteer hours (if needed)
• Eat delicious snacks
• Have fun... even when it rains! :)FIRST TIME?
Complete this form (You only have to fill this out ONCE)FILLING OUT THIS FORM DOES NOT SIGN YOU UP FOR THIS ACTIVITY, it only registers you as a volunteer with our organization. Please sign up for this specific activity here on Meetup OR by emailing Andrea at andrea@greenteamscanada.ca
RSVPing
Before you sign up for this activity, please make sure you are committed to participating. We ensure there is enough staff, buy snacks & bring gloves/tools based on how many people sign up.By RSVPing & not showing up or changing your RSVP at the last minute, you may be taking a spot away from someone who wants to participate. Let's honour each other’s time & be considerate of one another.
We understand that unforeseen circumstances come up. If you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP right away.
MEETING SPOT
We will meet by the West Beach boat launch (beside Bayview Park) at Bay St and Marine Drive HERE: https://bit.ly/3tvObnb. Look for our signs to find us!BIKING?
Plan your bicycle route on the Cycling in Metro Vancouver pageTAKING TRANSIT?
The 361 bus stops beside the park along Marine Drive. Plan your route with the TransLink Trip Planner, Google Maps or download the Transit app (green icon) on your phoneDRIVING?
There is a large paid parking lot along Marine Drive in front of the beach. DO NOT PAY FOR PARKING! We will hand out FREE parking passes you can use for the duration of the activityCARPOOLING?
Help make this activity more accessible by driving with others to/from this activity! Log in & comment at the bottom of this page to offer/ask for rides.Staff can help share that you are offering/looking for a ride, but are unable to provide or coordinate rides.
Communicate meeting points & times clearly & prioritize your safety. Those who carpool do so at their own risk.
SET UP & TAKE DOWN
Want to come early or stay late to help set up/pack up? Email andrea@greenteamscanada.caWASHROOMS
We will use the public washrooms at the comfort station near Oxford Street about ~5 minutes from our meeting spotWHAT TO BRING
• Long sleeves & long, thick pants (like jeans) you don't mind getting dirty to protect you from thorny plants & ticks
• Refillable water bottle
• Sturdy, comfortable closed toe shoes/boots or rain boots
• Rain jacket in case it rains
• Hat to keep sun/rain out of your faceWHAT WE PROVIDE
• Gloves, tools & safety glasses
• Educational instruction & safety talk on what to do (no experience necessary!)
• Yummy snacks
• Photos of you in action
• Volunteer letters (on request)
• A fun, empowering opportunity to make a difference!FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY
• Meet at 9:45am (please be on time)
• Check-in
• Receive instruction & demo for activity
• Remove invasive plants
• Take a snack break (yum!) around 11:30am
• Continue removing invasive plants until 1pm
• Help us pack up tools & supplies
• Check-outWHAT HAPPENS AFTER
• Fill out our survey to help us improve our program & secure funding for more activities!
• View photos HERE
• Read our activity summary HERE
• Email andrea@greenteamscanada.ca to request a volunteer letter (if needed)OUR PARTNER
A BIG thank you to our Community Investment Partner, the City of White Rock. Their financial support & commitment to our shared goals enables us to promote environmental stewardship & community well-being - thank you Justin, Spencer, and Jim!LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This activity takes place on the traditional, ancestral & unceded territory of the sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), Semiahmoo, Kwantlen, Á,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ), and S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō) First Nations who have lived on & stewarded these lands since time immemorial, & continue to do so today. We are humbled to run our programs and grateful for the opportunity to learn as guests on this land.QUESTIONS?
Email andrea@greenteamscanada.ca - Community Litter Cleanup around Christine Sinclair Community Centre in Burnaby!Christine Sinclair Community Centre (formerly Fortius), Burnaby, BC
Join the Lower Mainland Green Team & City of Burnaby for our 1st of 5 litter cleanups this summer!
Come clean up litter from areas surrounding the Christine Sinclair Community Centre!
All ages & abilities are welcome, bring your family & friends! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Great opportunity to meet people, make a difference & have fun :)
This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE
WHY SIGN UP
• Meet new people & be part of a community
• Learn about local environmental issues
• Get exercise & fresh air outdoors while connecting with others
• Keep litter out of waterways & habitats
• Learn how to sort & dispose of your waste in the City of Burnaby
• Feel good about making a difference locally alongside many others
• Get volunteer hours (if needed)
• Eat delicious snacks
• Have fun... even when it rains! :)HOW TO SIGN UP
• Complete this form to register as a Green Team volunteer if this is your first time joining our team (this does not sign you up for this activity)
• Sign up here on Meetup or by emailing Ashton at ashton@greenteamscanada.caBEFORE SIGNING UP
Please make sure you are committed to participating. We ensure there is enough staff, buy snacks & bring gloves/tools based on the number of people signed up.By RSVPing & not showing up or changing your RSVP at the last minute, you may be taking a spot away from someone who wants to participate. We understand that unforeseen circumstances may come up, so if you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP right away.
MEETING SPOT
Meet at the parking lot of the Christine Sinclair Community Centre HERE. Look for our arrows & signs, or message on Meetup/email Ashton if you can't find us!BIKING?
Plan your bicycle route on the Cycling in Metro Vancouver pageTAKING TRANSIT?
A short bus ride or walking distance from the Sperling-Burnaby Lake Skytrain station! Plan your route with the TransLink Trip Planner, Google Maps or download the Transit app (green icon) on your phoneDRIVING?
Free parking in areaCARPOOLING?
Help make this activity more accessible by driving with others to/from this activity! Log in & comment at the bottom of this page to offer/ask for rides.
Staff can help share that you are offering/looking for a ride, but are unable to provide or coordinate rides.Communicate meeting points & times clearly & prioritize your safety. Those who carpool do so at their own risk
SET UP & TAKE DOWN
Want to come early or stay late to help set up/take down? Email ashton@greenteamscanada.caWASHROOMS
Available in Christine Sinclair Community CentreWHAT TO BRING
• Refillable water bottle
• Bright clothing to be extra visible on the streets
• Sturdy, comfortable closed toe shoes
• Rain jacket if it rains, sunscreen if it's sunny
• Hat to keep sun/rain out of your faceWHAT WE PROVIDE
• Gloves, safety vests, safety glasses, garbage pickers, bags, route maps & trained group leaders
• Educational instruction & safety talk on what to do (no experience necessary!)
• Yummy snacks
• Photos of you in action
• Volunteer letters (on request)
• A fun, empowering opportunity to make a difference!FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY
• Meet at 9:45am (please be on time)
• Check-in, receive supplies
• Receive educational instruction & safety talk
• Take a group photo
• Split into groups that will be led by a trained leader
• Clean up litter
• Take a snack break (yum) around 11:30am
• Continue cleaning up litter until 1pm
• Return supplies, check-outWHAT HAPPENS AFTER
• Fill out our survey to help us improve our program & secure funding for more activities!
• View photos HERE
• Read an activity summary HERE
• Email ashton@greenteamscanada.ca to request a volunteer letter (if needed)PARTNER FOR THIS ACTIVITY
Thank you to our partner, the City of Burnaby's Engineering Department, for making this activity possible. Their financial support & commitment to our shared goals enables us to empower people, promote environmental stewardship & community well-being through this activity. THANK YOU!This is the 1st of 5 litter cleanup activities we are organizing together in each quadrant of Burnaby this summer - More info about other activities HERE!
QUESTIONS?
Email ashton@greenteamscanada.ca - ENVIRONMENT WEEK 1: Remove Invasive Plants & Meet People @ Central Park, BurnabyCentral Park Public Tennis Courts, Burnaby, BC
Celebrate Environment Week with the Lower Mainland Green Team & City of Burnaby!
Come remove invasive Himalayan blackberry, English ivy & English holly at Central Park. All ages & abilities are welcome, bring family & friends! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
Great opportunity to meet people, make a difference & have fun :)
This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE
WHY SIGN UP
• Meet new people & be part of a community
• Learn & do something about local environmental issues
• Improve your health in nature while connecting with others
• Get exercise & fresh air in a beautiful green space
• Increase biodiversity
• Get volunteer hours (if needed)
• Eat delicious snacks
• Have fun... even when it rains! :)FIRST TIME?
Complete this form, you only need to fill it out ONCE.FILLING OUT THIS FORM DOES NOT SIGN YOU UP FOR THIS ACTIVITY, it only registers you as a volunteer with our organization. Please sign up for this specific activity here on Meetup or by emailing Ashton at ashton@greenteamscanada.ca
RSVPing
Before you sign up for this activity, please make sure you are committed to participating. We ensure there is enough staff, buy snacks & bring gloves/tools based on how many people sign up.By RSVPing & not showing up or changing your RSVP at the last minute, you may be taking a spot away from someone else. Let's honour each other’s time & be considerate of one another.
We understand that unforeseen circumstances come up. If you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP right away.
SET UP & TAKE DOWN
Want to come early or stay late to help set up/pack up? Email ashton@greenteamscanada.caMEETING SPOT
Meet at the north end of the Central Park Tennis Court Parking Lot at Central Park HERE. Look for our arrows/signs!BIKING?
Plan your bicycle route on the Cycling in Metro Vancouver pageTAKING TRANSIT?
Patterson Skytrain Station is 2 blocks away, with many buses in the area. Plan your route with the TransLink Trip Planner, Google Maps or download the Transit app (green icon) on your phoneDRIVING?
Free parking in the area. PLEASE PARK ALONG PATTERSON ST OR IN THE CENTRAL PARK BASEBALL FIELD PARKING LOT HERE. Please avoid parking in the tennis court parking lot as there is limited parking & we want to make sure there is space for tennis players.CARPOOLING?
Help make this activity more accessible by driving with others to/from this activity! Log in & use “comments” at the bottom of this page to offer/ask for rides.Staff can help share that you are offering/looking for a ride, but are unable to provide or coordinate rides.
Communicate meeting points & times clearly & prioritize your safety. Those who carpool do so at their own risk
WASHROOMS
Public washrooms located HEREWHAT TO BRING
• Long sleeves & long, thick pants (like jeans) you don't mind getting dirty to protect you from thorny plants & ticks
• Refillable water bottle
• Sturdy, comfortable closed toe shoes/boots or rain boots
• Rain jacket in case it rains
• Hat to keep sun/rain out of your faceWHAT WE PROVIDE
• Gloves, tools & safety glasses
• Educational instruction & safety talk on what to do
• Yummy snacks
• Photos of you in action
• Volunteer letters (on request)
• A fun empowering opportunity to make a difference!FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY
• Meet at 9:45am (please be on time)
• Check-in
• Receive instruction & demo for activity
• Remove invasive plants
• Take a snack break (yum!) around 11:30am
• Continue removing invasive plants until 1pm
• Help us pack up tools & supplies
• Check-outWHAT HAPPENS AFTER
• Fill out our survey to help us improve our program & secure funding for more activities!
• View photos HERE
• Read our activity summary HERE
• Email ashton@greenteamscanada.ca to request a volunteer letter (if needed)OUR PARTNER
A BIG thank you to our Community Investment Partner, the City of Burnaby! This activity is part of the City of Burnaby's Environment Week, a family-friendly celebration to raise environmental awareness & encourage sustainability!LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This activity takes place on the traditional, ancestral & unceded territory of the S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaɁɬ təməxʷ (Musqueam), Stz’uminus, Qayqayt & Coast Salish First NationsQUESTIONS?
Email ashton@greenteamscanada.ca - ENVIRONMENT WEEK 2: Remove Invasive Plants @ the Cariboo Heights Forest, Burnaby9192 Klenner Dr, Burnaby, BC
Celebrate Environment Week with the Lower Mainland Green Team, Cariboo Heights Forest Preservation Society & City of Burnaby!
Come remove invasive Himalayan blackberry & Small balsam with us at the Cariboo Heights Forest. All ages & abilities are welcome, bring family & friends! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
Great opportunity to meet people, make a difference & have fun :)
This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE
WHY SIGN UP
• Meet new people & be part of a community
• Learn & do something about local environmental issues
• Improve your health in nature while connecting with others
• Get exercise & fresh air in a beautiful green space
• Increase biodiversity
• Get volunteer hours (if needed)
• Eat delicious snacks
• Have fun... even when it rains! :)FIRST TIME?
Complete this form, you only need to fill it out ONCE.FILLING OUT THIS FORM DOES NOT SIGN YOU UP FOR THIS ACTIVITY, it only registers you as a volunteer with our organization. Please sign up for this specific activity here on Meetup or by emailing Andrea at andrea@greenteamscanada.ca
RSVPing
Before you sign up for this activity, please make sure you are committed to participating. We ensure there is enough staff, buy snacks & bring gloves/tools based on how many people sign up.By RSVPing & not showing up or changing your RSVP at the last minute, you may be taking a spot away from someone else. Let's honour each other’s time & be considerate of one another.
We understand that unforeseen circumstances come up. If you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP right away.
SET UP & TAKE DOWN
Want to come early or stay late to help set up/pack up? Email andrea@greenteamscanada.caMEETING SPOT
Meet at the Cariboo Heights Forest trail entrance located at the corner of Sapperton Ave & Klenner Dr HERE. Look for our arrows & type 9192 Klenner Dr into Google maps to guide you!BIKING?
Plan your bicycle route on the Cycling in Metro Vancouver pageTAKING TRANSIT?
The closest bus stops are for the 101 & 109 buses, ~10-15 min walk from where we are meeting. Plan your route with the TransLink Trip Planner, Google Maps or download the Transit app (green icon) on your phoneDRIVING?
There is free street parkingCARPOOLING?
Help make this activity more accessible by driving with others to/from this activity! Log in & use “comments” at the bottom of this page to offer/ask for rides.Staff can help share that you are offering/looking for a ride, but are unable to provide or coordinate rides.
Communicate meeting points & times clearly & prioritize your safety. Those who carpool do so at their own risk
WASHROOMS
A portable toilet will be availableWHAT TO BRING
• Long sleeves & long, thick pants (like jeans) you don't mind getting dirty to protect you from thorny plants & ticks
• Refillable water bottle
• Sturdy, comfortable closed toe shoes/boots or rain boots
• Rain jacket in case it rains
• Hat to keep sun/rain out of your faceWHAT WE PROVIDE
• Gloves, tools & safety glasses
• Educational instruction & safety talk on what to do
• Yummy snacks
• Photos of you in action
• Volunteer letters (on request)
• A fun empowering opportunity to make a difference!FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY
• Meet at 9:45am (please be on time)
• Check-in
• Receive instruction & demo for activity
• Remove invasive plants
• Take a snack break (yum!) around 11:30am
• Continue removing invasive plants until 1pm
• Help us pack up tools & supplies
• Check-outWHAT HAPPENS AFTER
• Fill out our survey to help us improve our program & secure funding for more activities!
• View photos HERE
• Read our activity summary HERE
• Email andrea@greenteamscanada.ca to request a volunteer letter (if needed)OUR PARTNER
A BIG thank you to our Community Investment Partner, the City of Burnaby! This activity is part of the City of Burnaby's Environment Week, a family-friendly celebration to raise environmental awareness & encourage sustainability!OUR COLLABORATOR
The Cariboo Heights Forest Preservation Society works for the preservation of a large second growth forest, located south of the Brunette River. They are a diverse fun group working on many projects to improve & protect this forest & will be helping us lead this awesome activity!LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This activity takes place on the traditional, ancestral & unceded territory of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Semiahmoo, səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaɁɬ təməxʷ (Musqueam) & Coast Salish First NationsQUESTIONS?
Email andrea@greenteamscanada.ca - Community Litter Cleanup around the Cameron Recreation Complex in Burnaby!Cameron Recreation Complex, Burnaby, BC
Join the Lower Mainland Green Team & City of Burnaby for our 2nd of 5 litter cleanups this summer!
Come clean up litter from areas surrounding the Cameron Recreation Complex!
All ages & abilities are welcome, bring your family & friends! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Great opportunity to meet people, make a difference & have fun :)
This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE
WHY SIGN UP
• Meet new people & be part of a community
• Learn about local environmental issues
• Get exercise & fresh air outdoors while connecting with others
• Keep litter out of waterways & habitats
• Learn how to sort & dispose of your waste in the City of Burnaby
• Feel good about making a difference locally alongside many others
• Get volunteer hours (if needed)
• Eat delicious snacks
• Have fun... even when it rains! :)HOW TO SIGN UP
• Complete this form to register as a Green Team volunteer if this is your first time joining our team (this does not sign you up for this activity)
• Sign up here on Meetup or by emailing Andrea at andrea@greenteamscanada.caBEFORE SIGNING UP
Please make sure you are committed to participating. We ensure there is enough staff, buy snacks & bring gloves/tools based on the number of people signed up.By RSVPing & not showing up or changing your RSVP at the last minute, you may be taking a spot away from someone who wants to participate. We understand that unforeseen circumstances may come up, so if you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP right away.
MEETING SPOT
Meet at the parking lot of the Cameron Recreation Complex HERE. Look for our arrows & signs, or message on Meetup/email Andrea if you can't find us!BIKING?
Plan your bicycle route on the Cycling in Metro Vancouver pageTAKING TRANSIT?
Walking distance from the Lougheed Town Centre Skytrain station! Plan your route with the TransLink Trip Planner, Google Maps or download the Transit app (green icon) on your phoneDRIVING?
Free parking in areaCARPOOLING?
Help make this activity more accessible by driving with others to/from this activity! Log in & comment at the bottom of this page to offer/ask for rides.
Staff can help share that you are offering/looking for a ride, but are unable to provide or coordinate rides.Communicate meeting points & times clearly & prioritize your safety. Those who carpool do so at their own risk
SET UP & TAKE DOWN
Want to come early or stay late to help set up/take down? Email andrea@greenteamscanada.caWASHROOMS
Available in the Cameron Recreation ComplexWHAT TO BRING
• Refillable water bottle
• Bright clothing to be extra visible on the streets
• Sturdy, comfortable closed toe shoes
• Rain jacket if it rains, sunscreen if it's sunny
• Hat to keep sun/rain out of your faceWHAT WE PROVIDE
• Gloves, safety vests, safety glasses, garbage pickers, bags, route maps & trained group leaders
• Educational instruction & safety talk on what to do (no experience necessary!)
• Yummy snacks
• Photos of you in action
• Volunteer letters (on request)
• A fun, empowering opportunity to make a difference!FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY
• Meet at 9:45am (please be on time)
• Check-in, receive supplies
• Receive educational instruction & safety talk
• Take a group photo
• Split into groups that will be led by a trained leader
• Clean up litter
• Take a snack break (yum) around 11:30am
• Continue cleaning up litter until 1pm
• Return supplies, check-outWHAT HAPPENS AFTER
• Fill out our survey to help us improve our program & secure funding for more activities!
• View photos HERE
• Read an activity summary HERE
• Email andrea@greenteamscanada.ca to request a volunteer letter (if needed)PARTNER FOR THIS ACTIVITY
Thank you to our partner, the City of Burnaby's Engineering Department, for making this activity possible. Their financial support & commitment to our shared goals enables us to empower people, promote environmental stewardship & community well-being through this activity. THANK YOU!This is the 2nd of 5 litter cleanup activities we are organizing together in each quadrant of Burnaby this summer - More info about other activities HERE!
QUESTIONS?
Email andrea@greenteamscanada.ca - Community Litter Cleanup around the Bonsor Recreation Complex in Burnaby!Bonsor Recreation Complex, Burnaby, BC
Join the Lower Mainland Green Team & City of Burnaby for our 3rd of 5 litter cleanups this summer!
Come clean up litter from areas surrounding the Bonsor Recreation Complex!
All ages & abilities are welcome, bring your family & friends! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Great opportunity to meet people, make a difference & have fun :)
This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE
WHY SIGN UP
• Meet new people & be part of a community
• Learn about local environmental issues
• Get exercise & fresh air outdoors while connecting with others
• Keep litter out of waterways & habitats
• Learn how to sort & dispose of your waste in the City of Burnaby
• Feel good about making a difference locally alongside many others
• Get volunteer hours (if needed)
• Eat delicious snacks
• Have fun... even when it rains! :)HOW TO SIGN UP
• Complete this form to register as a Green Team volunteer if this is your first time joining our team (this does not sign you up for this activity)
• Sign up here on Meetup or by emailing Ashton at ashton@greenteamscanada.caBEFORE SIGNING UP
Please make sure you are committed to participating. We ensure there is enough staff, buy snacks & bring gloves/tools based on the number of people signed up.By RSVPing & not showing up or changing your RSVP at the last minute, you may be taking a spot away from someone who wants to participate. We understand that unforeseen circumstances may come up, so if you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP right away.
MEETING SPOT
Meet at the southwest parking lot of the Bonsor Recreation Complex HERE. Look for our arrows & signs, or message on Meetup/email Ashton if you can't find us!BIKING?
Plan your bicycle route on the Cycling in Metro Vancouver pageTAKING TRANSIT?
Walking distance from the Metrotown Skytrain station! Plan your route with the TransLink Trip Planner, Google Maps or download the Transit app (green icon) on your phoneDRIVING?
Free parking in areaCARPOOLING?
Help make this activity more accessible by driving with others to/from this activity! Log in & comment at the bottom of this page to offer/ask for rides.
Staff can help share that you are offering/looking for a ride, but are unable to provide or coordinate rides.Communicate meeting points & times clearly & prioritize your safety. Those who carpool do so at their own risk
SET UP & TAKE DOWN
Want to come early or stay late to help set up/take down? Email ashton@greenteamscanada.caWASHROOMS
Available in the Bonsor Recreation ComplexWHAT TO BRING
• Refillable water bottle
• Bright clothing to be extra visible on the streets
• Sturdy, comfortable closed toe shoes
• Rain jacket if it rains, sunscreen if it's sunny
• Hat to keep sun/rain out of your faceWHAT WE PROVIDE
• Gloves, safety vests, safety glasses, garbage pickers, bags, route maps & trained group leaders
• Educational instruction & safety talk on what to do (no experience necessary!)
• Yummy snacks
• Photos of you in action
• Volunteer letters (on request)
• A fun, empowering opportunity to make a difference!FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY
• Meet at 9:45am (please be on time)
• Check-in, receive supplies
• Receive educational instruction & safety talk
• Take a group photo
• Split into groups that will be led by a trained leader
• Clean up litter
• Take a snack break (yum) around 11:30am
• Continue cleaning up litter until 1pm
• Return supplies, check-outWHAT HAPPENS AFTER
• Fill out our survey to help us improve our program & secure funding for more activities!
• View photos HERE
• Read an activity summary HERE
• Email ashton@greenteamscanada.ca to request a volunteer letter (if needed)PARTNER FOR THIS ACTIVITY
Thank you to our partner, the City of Burnaby's Engineering Department, for making this activity possible. Their financial support & commitment to our shared goals enables us to empower people, promote environmental stewardship & community well-being through this activity. THANK YOU!This is the 3rd of 5 litter cleanup activities we are organizing together in each quadrant of Burnaby this summer - More info about other activities HERE!
QUESTIONS?
Email ashton@greenteamscanada.ca