Youth clearing of decommissioned trail & planting of native plants in North Van

This event is on rain or shine!

While this event is focused on engaging youth, LMGT volunteers are welcome.

There are 11 spots and I will be adding manually

I'll be adding participants manually so please email me at lowermainlandgreenteam@gmail.com

Meeting Spot

We are meeting (click-->) HERE (https://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&q=hyannis+drive+and+berkley&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x54867a8e97294729:0xaf8cd94b57ec621b,Hyannis+Dr+%26+Berkley+Ave,+North+Vancouver,+BC&gl=ca&ei=AYpYUO7tG4quiQKZjYDwBg&sqi=2&ved=0CCEQ8gEwAA). (NORTH on Hyannis Drive, near the intersection of Hyannis Dr and Berkley Avenue. So, left of the "A" on that google map above where it intercepts the Baden Powell Trail). Parking is available along the road.

Getting yourself there

Carpool. There are often Lower Mainland Green Team volunteers willing to provide a ride! If you need a ride log into your meetup account, click on "join us" on this page and leave a message briefly describing where you can offer or need a ride from. You can also leave a message at the bottom of this page in the box where it says "post a comment". Don't forget to chip in for gas if you get a ride ($5 for every hour of drive is about right).

Your organizer also sends an email reminder to everyone signed up to participate a day before the event and your request for a ride may be included so send an email to: lowermainlandgreenteam@gmail.com

Transit. To find out the best route go to:http://www.translink.bc.ca (http://www.translink.bc.ca/) type in the location you are starting from, the destination and the date and time you will be begin the trip.

Cycle. There are bicycle maps here: http://vancouver.ca/engsvcs/transport/cycling/bikeways/maps.htm

Activities

Meet at 9.15am (please don't be late) Sign-in Walk to site. Note: if you are late follow a sign with an arrow Clearing the decommissioned trail and planting native plants and trees from 9.15am - 12.15pm (with breaks and refreshments). A great opportunity to revitalize Canyon Creek! What to bring

Your rain jacket in case it is raining. Our events in the rain have still been great fun! If it's sunny, bring a hat and sunscreen Gardening gloves if you have them (otherwise they'll be provided for you) Ideal footwear: waterproof hiking boots, sturdy outdoor shoes, rubber boots. No open toe shoes, heels or fashionable shoes/boots Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty Long sleeves and long pants are ideal (this will help reduce scratches from thorny plants that you may brush up against). Water (to bring with you to the work site) - Please don't forget this What will be provided for you

Gloves, tools and equipment. If you have your own gardening gloves, feel free to bring them Snacks for the break Instruction - the District of North Vancouver will give you the run down about the work we will be doing (you don't need to have experience to participate). There will be a safety talk and an orientation of the site. A volunteer letter emailed to you after the event to confirm your hours if you need it Host

District of North Vancouver (http://www.dnv.org/)