Remove invasive species at Shoreline Trail Park in Port Moody
Details
PLEASE REGISTER AS A GREEN TEAM VOLUNTEER by clicking:
http://goo.gl/WRx6jr
You only ever have to register as a volunteer ONCE
We volunteer rain or shine
NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY
WHERE WE WILL MEET:
The Port Moody Recreation Complex and walk to the site (viewing platform/foot bridge area (see map) north side of the trail
For an interactive google map click: http://goo.gl/KVNAL7
GETTING THERE:
Please reduce your ecological footprint by using:
• Transit. To find out the best route from where you are click: http://www.translink.bc.ca
• Your bicycle. For a bicycle map click HERE (http://www.translink.ca/en/Getting-Around/Cycling/Cycling-Maps.aspx)
• Carpool. Leave a message at the bottom of this page if you need a ride. Don't forget to chip in for gas ($5 for every hour of drive is about right)
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING
• Learn about environmental issues facing local parks
• Meet new people
• Get exercise and fresh air in a beautiful green space
• Restore a local park space and increase biodiversity
• Get volunteer hours
• Enjoy the satisfaction of making a tangible difference
• Find out about another local organization doing ongoing amazing work
• Feel a sense of community
• Develop team building and leadership skills
• Have FUN! 😀
YOUR DUTIES
• Safely and effectively remove invasive plants that threaten our native plants and trees manually (we'll show you!)
• Carry tools and supplies to the site to and from the meeting spot
• Use hand tools safely and responsibly, and return them
FLOW OF ACTIVITY
• Meet at 9.45am (please don't be late)
• Sign in on your phone or our tablet
• Walk to Site (follow arrows if you're late)
• Remove English Ivy and blackberry
• Take a break (yummy refreshments time!)
• Volunteer until 1 pm
• Sign out on your phone or our tablet
REGISTER AS A GREEN TEAM VOLUNTEER AHEAD OF TIME ONLINE
• If you haven't yet, register online: http://goo.gl/WRx6jr
WHAT TO BRING
• Refillable water bottle
• Rain jacket in case it rains
• If it's sunny bring a hat and sunscreen
• Your own gardening gloves if you prefer them (we provide them otherwise)
• Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty
• Long sleeves and long pants to protect you from thorny plants and ticks
• Sturdy, comfortable closed toe shoes/boots. Gum boots work too!
WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED TO YOU:
• Training will be provided on the day
• Gardening gloves
• Tools
• Refreshments (often juices, fruits, veggies, energy bars and cookies)
• A small thank you gift at the end, often donated by a business
WHAT HAPPENS AFTERWARDS?
• We'll send you a survey to ask for your feedback
• A volunteer letter will be emailed to you on request
• Photos taken will be loaded up in a photo album: http://goo.gl/hctXBv
• Photos may end up in a local newspaper!
• A summary of how this activity went along with before and after photos will be posted to show what a big impact you've made here: https://www.greenteamscanada.ca/category/lmgt-in-action/
PARTNER FOR THIS ACTIVITY:
City of Port Moody: http://www.portmoody.ca
This is a progressive, forward thinking municipality who understands the importance of partnering with a local charity to increase community engagement, raise environmental awareness and increase their capacity to improve their local parks!
ABOUT SITE:
Shoreline Trail is located along the shores of the Burrard Inlet. It is home to species of insects and invertebrates. There is wildlife such as coyotes, raccoons, and deer, Herons, eagles and osprey
OTHER AWESOME GROUPS IN THE AREA:
• Burke Mountain Naturalists: http://www.bmn.bc.ca
• Watershed Watch Salmon Society: https://www.watershed-watch.org/
• Port Moody Ecological Society: http://www.noonscreek.org
• Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society (BIMES): http://www.mossomcreek.org/
• Burke Mountain Naturalists: http://www.bmn.bc.ca
• Maple Creek Streamkeepers: https://sites.google.com/site/mcstreamkeepers/home
QUESTIONS?
Remove invasive species at Shoreline Trail Park in Port Moody