Dig up Himalayan Blackberry roots at Hoy Creek in Coquitlam

We'll be working rain or shine

Waiver form HERE (http://files.meetup.com/1778495/GTC%20WAIVER%20FORM%20for%20parents%2020%20May%202016.pdf) for those under 19. There is a waiver form that adult volunteers can sign on site

Meeting Spot

We are meeting at Hoy Creek at SITE 1.

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To see a bigger map of SITE 1 click--> HERE (http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/8/6/b/highres_452534443.jpeg).

For an interactive google map click HERE (https://www.google.ca/maps/place/1203+Johnson+St,+Coquitlam,+BC+V3B/@49.2840717,-122.8038277,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x54867f2d793115a7:0x59a579a49d76eb9a!8m2!3d49.2840717!4d-122.801639)

About the site

Sites 1 is located in Hoy Creek Linear Park which has peaceful, well-maintained forest trails connecting people and neighbourhoods. Park activities connect the larger community to the natural environment and the life cycle of the coho salmon that are raised just north of the restoration sites in the Hoy Creek Salmon Hatchery. It is also home to many different species of wildlife, birds, insects and invertebrates. This restoration project will remove the root systems of invasive Himalayan blackberry, which outcompetes native vegetation, and sees the planting of hundreds of new native trees and shrubs in their place.

Parking

Please park just south of Pacific St and Guildford Way

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)

• Digging up Himalayan Blackberry from this beautiful park

• Take a break (yummy refreshments time!)

• Volunteer until 12.30 pm

• Sign out

What to bring

• If you're under 19 have your guardian or parent sign this form --> HERE (http://files.meetup.com/1778495/GTC%20WAIVER%20FORM%20for%20parents%20-%20FINAL.pdf) or email lowermainlandgreenteam@gmail.com to get a copy of our waiver form emailed to you

• 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

We are working with the City of Coquitlam (http://www.coquitlam.ca)

Are you interested in becoming a Bad Seed volunteer? It’s easy — just show up to one of our Bad Seed events (https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/70f5aad0-ec2b-445c-b980-977cb9020dcb/1). please contact egorby@coquitlam.ca for more information