What we’re about
We’re an enthusiastic hands-on group active throughout Metro Vancouver who gather to remove invasive plants and replant native vegetation in our Regional Parks. Have fun, help the environment, make new friends, get some fresh air, and exercise in the great outdoors. Discover all our volunteer opportunities at Regional Parks Volunteer Opportunities.
We have a lot of parklands and we need help with it. With 22 regional parks, two ecological conservancy areas, three regional reserves and five greenways, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks provide vital habitat for countless plant and wildlife species.
Everyone is welcome. No experience is necessary.
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Upcoming events
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PSPS EcoTeam Work Party
Chancellor Blvd and Salish Trail, Pacific Spirit Park, https://maps.app.goo.gl/4DNaZRp9EbdD8Qxm8, Vancouver, BC, CACome join Pacific Spirit Park Society’s (PSPS) EcoTeam this Saturday to participate in some hands-on environmental restoration! We are continuing our work at the Acadia Forest site in Pacific Spirit Park to remove invasive species such as English ivy, Himalayan blackberry, and English holly and restore the forest.
Saturday November 29th from 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Tools and gloves will be provided. Please bring sturdy boots and dress for the weather as we will be getting dirty rain or shine! Long pants are highly recommended as there are prickly plants on site.
Snacks and refreshments will be served halfway through during our break but we ask that you bring water to stay hydrated while you are working.
Under 19?: Please make sure to have our Parent or Guardian Permission Form signed and returned to us via email.
If you have any questions, please email volunteer@pacificspiritparksociety.org.
About the Site:
In 2017 & 2018, PSPS worked in an area of Acadia forest near Chancellor Blvd along Salish Trail to remove invasive plants and plant native plants. We will be returning to this previously restored area of Acadia forest to remove invasive Himalayan blackberry that has reinvaded the site
Please RSVP to attend.
Meet-up location info: Meet at the Salish Trail head at the intersection of Chancellor Boulevard and Hamber Road (Next to a metal cache box) at 12:30pm. We will then walk to the work site, 60 meters South along Salish Trail.
The #84 UBC and #44 UBC bus stops nearby. There is a bike rack on site. If you’re coming by vehicle, we have permission from University Chapel to use their parking lot, a 10 minute walk to the site (First obtain a “parking permit” from the event lead and park along hedge).
There is a porta potty a 5 min walk away at Acadia and Wycliffe Rd.
*If it is windy we will have to cancel this event as there are some hazard trees on site. The morning of the event, Please check this page for updates*
Thank you again to all our amazing volunteers for your hard work removing invasive plants and restoring the park!8 attendees
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