Invasive Removal at Fraserview Perimeter trail (Vivian Creek) in Vancouver

Vivian Creek is a vanished waterway in Vancouver. We'll be restoring habitat (removing blackberry that is encroaching on trees and native plant species) around the Fraserview Perimeter Trail. This trail is next to the Fraserview Golf Course

We'll be working rain or shine!

Meeting Spot

We are going to meet at 7800 Vivian Drive (@ E 54th Avenue)

Getting yourself there

Transit. To find out the best route from where you are click HERE (http://www.translink.bc.ca)

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)

Cycle. For a bicycle map click HERE (http://www.translink.ca/en/Getting-Around/Cycling/Cycling-Maps.aspx)

Flow of Volunteer Activity

• Meet at 9.45am (please don't be late)

• Sign in

• Walk to Site (follow arrows if you're late)

• Remove Blackberry for about 1 1/2 hours

• Take a break (yummy refreshments time!)

• Volunteer until 1pm

• Sign out

What to bring

• If you're under 19, you must bring a waiver form signed by a parent or guardian in order to participate (please email lowermainlandgreenteam@gmail.com for a copy of our waiver form)

• Refillable water bottle

• Rain jacket in case it rains. Don't let the rain scare you off!

• 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 for you at this volunteer activity

• Gardening gloves if you don't have your own

• Tools

• Refreshments at the break

• Instruction on what to do. You don't need to have experience to participate!

• An opportunity to meet new people and have a fun experience in a beautiful park!

What will happen afterwards

• A volunteer letter will be emailed to you if you need to confirm your hours for school or another program

• Photos taken will be loaded up in a photo album (https://www.meetup.com/The-Lower-Mainland-Green-Team/photos/)

• A summary of how this activity went along with before and after photos will be posted in our pages (https://www.meetup.com/The-Lower-Mainland-Green-Team/about/) to show what a big impact you've made

Our Host

Vancouver Parks Board (http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture.aspx)