Plant native species & remove invasive species at Shoreline Trail Port Moody

We'll be working rain or shine

Consent 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 the Port Moody Recreation Complex and then walking to the site (viewing platform/foot bridge area (see map) north side of the trail

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To see the above map close up click --> HERE (http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/3/0/9/highres_452597161.jpeg)

For an interactive google map click --> HERE (https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Port+Moody+Recreation+Complex/@49.283624,-122.8314506,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x494c199cdd56d654?sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwiatYOc-JjOAhVL5mMKHXxOAOgQ_BIIjAEwCg)

About the site

Shoreline Trail is located along the shores of the Burrard Inlet. It is home to different species of insects and invertebrates. There is wildlife such as coyotes, raccoons, and deer. You can see lots of birds such as: warblers, wrens, swallows, ducks and thrushes. Herons, eagles and osprey also nest around the inlet.

Parking

Please park at the Recreation Complex parking lot

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)

• Removing English Ivy as well as holly, periwinkle and lamium

• Take a break (yummy refreshments time!)

• Volunteer until 1 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%2020%20May%202016.pdf)

• 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 Port Moody (http://www.portmoody.ca)

Other awesome groups to volunteer with in the area:

Port Moody Ecological Society (http://www.noonscreek.org)

Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society (BIMES) (http://www.mossomcreek.org/about/executive/)

Burke Mountain Naturalists (http://www.bmn.bc.ca)

Questions?

Email lowermainlandgreenteam@gmail.com