- Jul 27: Meet People & Remove Invasive Blackberry at Routley Park, Langley!Routley Park, Langley, BC
Get outside with the Lower Mainland Green Team & Township of Langley!
Come remove invasive Himalayan blackberry with us at Routley Park in Langley. All ages, abilities & experience levels are welcome, bring your family & friends! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
Great opportunity to meet people, make a difference & have fun :)
This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE
WHY SIGN UP
• Meet new people & be part of a community
• Learn about local environmental issues
• Improve your health in nature while connecting with others
• Get exercise & fresh air in a beautiful green space
• Increase biodiversity
• Get volunteer hours (if needed)
• Eat delicious snacks
• Have fun... even when it rains! :)FIRST TIME?
Complete this form: bit.ly/lmgt-registerYou only have to fill this out ONCE. FILLING OUT THIS FORM DOES NOT SIGN YOU UP FOR THIS ACTIVITY, it only registers you as a volunteer with our organization. Please sign up for this specific activity here on Meetup or by emailing Ashton at ashton@greenteamscanada.ca
RSVPing
Before you sign up for this activity, please make sure you are fully committed to participating. We ensure there is enough staff, buy snacks & bring gloves/tools based on the number of people signed up.By RSVPing & not showing up, or changing your RSVP at the last minute, you may be taking a spot away from someone who wants to participate. Lets honour each other’s time & be considerate of one another.
We understand that unforeseen circumstances may come up. If you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP right away.
SET UP & TAKE DOWN
Want to come early or stay late to help set up/pack up? Email ashton@greenteamscanada.caMEETING SPOT
We will meet at the south end of Routley Park, near the off-leash dog park & tennis courts along 70 Ave, HERE. Look for our signs!BIKING?
Plan your bicycle route on the Cycling in Metro Vancouver pageTAKING TRANSIT?
Plan your route with the TransLink Trip Planner, Google Maps or download the Transit app (green icon) on your phoneDRIVING?
There is a free parking lot at the park and free street parking in the area.CARPOOLING?
Help make this activity more accessible by driving with others to/from this activity! Log in & use “comments” at the bottom of this page to offer/ask for rides.Staff can help share that you are offering/looking for a ride, but are unable to provide or coordinate rides.
Communicate meeting points & times clearly & prioritize your safety. Those who carpool do so at their own risk
WASHROOMS
Located in the park HERE.WHAT TO BRING
• Long sleeves & long, thick pants (like jeans) you don't mind getting dirty to protect you from thorny plants & ticks
• Refillable water bottle
• Sturdy, comfortable closed toe shoes/boots or rain boots
• Rain jacket in case it rains
• Hat to keep sun/rain out of your faceWHAT WE PROVIDE
• Gloves, tools & safety glasses
• Educational instruction & safety talk on what to do (no experience necessary!)
• Yummy snacks
• Photos of you in action
• Volunteer letters (on request)
• A fun, empowering opportunity to make a difference!FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY
• Meet at 9:45am (please be on time)
• Check-in
• Receive instruction & demo for activity
• Remove invasive plants
• Take a snack break (yum!) around 11:30am
• Continue removing invasive plants until 1pm
• Help us pack up tools & supplies
• Check-outWHAT HAPPENS AFTER
• Fill out our survey to help us improve our program & secure funding for more activities!
• View photos HERE
• Read our activity summary HERE
• Email ashton@greenteamscanada.ca to request a volunteer letter (if needed)OUR PARTNER
A BIG thank you to our Community Investment Partner, the Township of Langley. Their financial support & commitment to our shared goals enables us to promote environmental stewardship & community well-being!LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This activity is taking place on the traditional, ancestral & unceded territories of the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), Á,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ), sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, & se'mya'me (Semiahmoo) First NationsQUESTIONS?
Email ashton@greenteamscanada.ca - Community Litter Cleanup along the Beach & Marine Drive in White Rock!Oxford Comfort Station, White Rock, BC
Join the Lower Mainland Green Team & City of White Rock for our FIRST ever litter cleanup together!
Come clean up litter from areas around Marine Drive in White Rock!
All ages & abilities are welcome, bring your family & friends! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Great opportunity to meet people, make a difference & have fun :)
This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE
WHY SIGN UP
• Meet new people & be part of a community
• Learn about local environmental issues
• Get exercise & fresh air outdoors while connecting with others
• Keep litter out of the ocean
• Feel good about making a difference locally alongside many others
• Get volunteer hours (if needed)
• Eat delicious snacks
• Have fun... even when it rains! :)HOW TO SIGN UP
• Complete this form to register as a Green Team volunteer if this is your first time joining our team (this does not sign you up for this activity)
• Sign up here on Meetup or by emailing Ashton at ashton@greenteamscanada.caBEFORE SIGNING UP
Please make sure you are committed to participating. We ensure there is enough staff, buy snacks & bring gloves/tools based on the number of people signed up.By RSVPing & not showing up or changing your RSVP at the last minute, you may be taking a spot away from someone who wants to participate. We understand that unforeseen circumstances may come up, so if you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP right away.
MEETING SPOT
Meet beside the public washrooms at Oxford St and Marine Dr HEREBIKING?
Plan your bicycle route on the Cycling in Metro Vancouver pageTAKING TRANSIT?
The 361/362 bus stops beside our meeting spot on Marine Drive, & the 351 bus from Bridgeport Station stops at the top of the hill along Oxford St. Plan your route with the TransLink Trip Planner, Google Maps or download the Transit app (green icon) on your phoneDRIVING?
There is a large paid parking lot along Marine Drive in front of the beach. DO NOT PAY FOR PARKING! We will hand out FREE parking passes you can use for the duration of the activityCARPOOLING?
Help make this activity more accessible by driving with others to/from this activity! Log in & comment at the bottom of this page to offer/ask for rides.
Staff can help share that you are offering/looking for a ride, but are unable to provide or coordinate rides.Communicate meeting points & times clearly & prioritize your safety. Those who carpool do so at their own risk
SET UP & TAKE DOWN
Want to come early or stay late to help set up/take down? Email ashton@greenteamscanada.caWASHROOMS
Multiple washrooms located along the promenade, including at our meeting spot HEREWHAT TO BRING
• Refillable water bottle
• Backpack to carry your water bottle & the snacks we provide
• Bright clothing to be extra visible on the streets
• Comfortable closed toe walking shoes
• Rain jacket if it rains, sunscreen if it's sunny
• Hat to keep sun/rain out of your faceWHAT WE PROVIDE
• Gloves, safety vests, safety glasses, garbage pickers, bags, routes & trained group leaders
• Educational instruction & safety talk on what to do (no experience necessary!)
• Yummy snacks
• Photos of you in action
• Volunteer letters (on request)
• A fun, empowering opportunity to make a difference!FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY
• Meet at 9:45am (please be on time)
• Check-in, receive supplies
• Receive educational instruction & safety talk
• Take a group photo
• Split into groups that will be led by a trained leader
• Clean up litter
• Take a snack break (yum) around 11:30am
• Continue cleaning up litter until 1pm
• Return supplies, check-outWHAT HAPPENS AFTER
• Fill out our survey to help us improve our program & secure funding for more activities!
• View photos HERE
• Read an activity summary HERE
• Email ashton@greenteamscanada.ca to request a volunteer letter (if needed)OUR PARTNER
Thank you to our partner, the City of White Rock, for making this activity possible. Their financial support & commitment to our shared goals enables us to empower people, promote environmental stewardship & community well-being through this activity - thank you Justin, Spencer & Jim!LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge with respect & gratitude the traditional, ancestral & unceded territory of the Semiahmoo First Nation upon which this activity takes placeQUESTIONS?
Email ashton@greenteamscanada.ca - Aug 17: Meet People & Remove Invasive Blackberry at Routley Park, Langley!Routley Park, Langley, BC
Get outside with the Lower Mainland Green Team & Township of Langley!
Come remove invasive Himalayan blackberry with us at Routley Park in Langley. All ages, abilities & experience levels are welcome, bring your family & friends! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
Great opportunity to meet people, make a difference & have fun :)
This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE
WHY SIGN UP
• Meet new people & be part of a community
• Learn about local environmental issues
• Improve your health in nature while connecting with others
• Get exercise & fresh air in a beautiful green space
• Increase biodiversity
• Get volunteer hours (if needed)
• Eat delicious snacks
• Have fun... even when it rains! :)FIRST TIME?
Complete this form: bit.ly/lmgt-registerYou only have to fill this out ONCE. FILLING OUT THIS FORM DOES NOT SIGN YOU UP FOR THIS ACTIVITY, it only registers you as a volunteer with our organization. Please sign up for this specific activity here on Meetup or by emailing Ashton at ashton@greenteamscanada.ca
RSVPing
Before you sign up for this activity, please make sure you are fully committed to participating. We ensure there is enough staff, buy snacks & bring gloves/tools based on the number of people signed up.By RSVPing & not showing up, or changing your RSVP at the last minute, you may be taking a spot away from someone who wants to participate. Lets honour each other’s time & be considerate of one another.
We understand that unforeseen circumstances may come up. If you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP right away.
SET UP & TAKE DOWN
Want to come early or stay late to help set up/pack up? Email ashton@greenteamscanada.caMEETING SPOT
We will meet at the south end of Routley Park, near the off-leash dog park & tennis courts along 70 Ave, HERE. Look for our signs!BIKING?
Plan your bicycle route on the Cycling in Metro Vancouver pageTAKING TRANSIT?
Plan your route with the TransLink Trip Planner, Google Maps or download the Transit app (green icon) on your phoneDRIVING?
There is a free parking lot at the park and free street parking in the area.CARPOOLING?
Help make this activity more accessible by driving with others to/from this activity! Log in & use “comments” at the bottom of this page to offer/ask for rides.Staff can help share that you are offering/looking for a ride, but are unable to provide or coordinate rides.
Communicate meeting points & times clearly & prioritize your safety. Those who carpool do so at their own risk
WASHROOMS
Located in the park HERE.WHAT TO BRING
• Long sleeves & long, thick pants (like jeans) you don't mind getting dirty to protect you from thorny plants & ticks
• Refillable water bottle
• Sturdy, comfortable closed toe shoes/boots or rain boots
• Rain jacket in case it rains
• Hat to keep sun/rain out of your faceWHAT WE PROVIDE
• Gloves, tools & safety glasses
• Educational instruction & safety talk on what to do (no experience necessary!)
• Yummy snacks
• Photos of you in action
• Volunteer letters (on request)
• A fun, empowering opportunity to make a difference!FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY
• Meet at 9:45am (please be on time)
• Check-in
• Receive instruction & demo for activity
• Remove invasive plants
• Take a snack break (yum!) around 11:30am
• Continue removing invasive plants until 1pm
• Help us pack up tools & supplies
• Check-outWHAT HAPPENS AFTER
• Fill out our survey to help us improve our program & secure funding for more activities!
• View photos HERE
• Read our activity summary HERE
• Email ashton@greenteamscanada.ca to request a volunteer letter (if needed)OUR PARTNER
A BIG thank you to our Community Investment Partner, the Township of Langley. Their financial support & commitment to our shared goals enables us to promote environmental stewardship & community well-being!LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This activity is taking place on the traditional, ancestral & unceded territories of the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), Á,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ), sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, & se'mya'me (Semiahmoo) First NationsQUESTIONS?
Email ashton@greenteamscanada.ca - Community Litter Cleanup around the Edmonds Community Centre in Burnaby!Edmonds Community Centre, Burnaby, BC
Join the Lower Mainland Green Team & City of Burnaby for our 4th of 5 litter cleanups this summer!
Come clean up litter from areas surrounding the Edmonds Community Centre!
All ages & abilities are welcome, bring your family & friends! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Great opportunity to meet people, make a difference & have fun :)
This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE
WHY SIGN UP
• Meet new people & be part of a community
• Learn about local environmental issues
• Get exercise & fresh air outdoors while connecting with others
• Keep litter out of waterways & habitats
• Learn how to sort & dispose of your waste in the City of Burnaby
• Feel good about making a difference locally alongside many others
• Get volunteer hours (if needed)
• Eat delicious snacks
• Have fun... even when it rains! :)HOW TO SIGN UP
• Complete this form to register as a Green Team volunteer if this is your first time joining our team (this does not sign you up for this activity)
• Sign up here on Meetup or by emailing Andrea at andrea@greenteamscanada.caBEFORE SIGNING UP
Please make sure you are committed to participating. We ensure there is enough staff, buy snacks & bring gloves/tools based on the number of people signed up.By RSVPing & not showing up or changing your RSVP at the last minute, you may be taking a spot away from someone who wants to participate. We understand that unforeseen circumstances may come up, so if you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP right away.
MEETING SPOT
Meet behind the Edmonds Community Centre HERE. Look for our arrows & signs, or message on Meetup/email Andrea if you can't find us!BIKING?
Plan your bicycle route on the Cycling in Metro Vancouver pageTAKING TRANSIT?
A short bus ride or walking distance from the Edmonds Skytrain station! Plan your route with the TransLink Trip Planner, Google Maps or download the Transit app (green icon) on your phoneDRIVING?
Free parking in areaCARPOOLING?
Help make this activity more accessible by driving with others to/from this activity! Log in & comment at the bottom of this page to offer/ask for rides.
Staff can help share that you are offering/looking for a ride, but are unable to provide or coordinate rides.Communicate meeting points & times clearly & prioritize your safety. Those who carpool do so at their own risk
SET UP & TAKE DOWN
Want to come early or stay late to help set up/take down? Email andrea@greenteamscanada.caWASHROOMS
Available in the Edmonds Community CentreWHAT TO BRING
• Refillable water bottle
• Backpack to carry your water bottle & the snacks we provide
• Bright clothing to be extra visible on the streets
• Sturdy, comfortable closed toe shoes
• Rain jacket if it rains, sunscreen if it's sunny
• Hat to keep sun/rain out of your faceWHAT WE PROVIDE
• Gloves, safety vests, safety glasses, garbage pickers, bags, route maps & trained group leaders
• Educational instruction & safety talk on what to do (no experience necessary!)
• Yummy snacks
• Photos of you in action
• Volunteer letters (on request)
• A fun, empowering opportunity to make a difference!FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY
• Meet at 9:45am (please be on time)
• Check-in, receive supplies
• Receive educational instruction & safety talk
• Take a group photo
• Split into groups that will be led by a trained leader
• Clean up litter
• Take a snack break (yum) around 11:30am
• Continue cleaning up litter until 1pm
• Return supplies, check-outWHAT HAPPENS AFTER
• Fill out our survey to help us improve our program & secure funding for more activities!
• View photos HERE
• Read an activity summary HERE
• Email andrea@greenteamscanada.ca to request a volunteer letter (if needed)PARTNER FOR THIS ACTIVITY
Thank you to our partner, the City of Burnaby's Engineering Department, for making this activity possible. Their financial support & commitment to our shared goals enables us to empower people, promote environmental stewardship & community well-being through this activity. THANK YOU!This is the 4th of 5 litter cleanup activities we are organizing together in each quadrant of Burnaby this summer - More info about other activities HERE!
QUESTIONS?
Email andrea@greenteamscanada.ca - Beach Day! Remove Invasive Blackberry & Litter at West Beach, White Rock!West Beach Boat Launch, White Rock, BC
Get outside with the Lower Mainland Green Team & City of White Rock!
All ages, abilities & experience levels are welcome, bring your family & friends! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
Great opportunity to meet people, make a difference & have fun :)
This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE!
WHY SIGN UP
• Meet new people & be part of a community
• Learn about local environmental issues
• Improve your health in nature while connecting with others
• Get exercise & fresh air in a beautiful green space
• Increase biodiversity
• Get volunteer hours (if needed)
• Eat delicious snacks
• Have fun... even when it rains! :)FIRST TIME?
Complete our Volunteer Registration form (You only have to fill this out ONCE)FILLING OUT THIS FORM DOES NOT SIGN YOU UP FOR THIS ACTIVITY, it only registers you as a volunteer with our organization. Please sign up for this specific activity here on Meetup OR by emailing Shelley at shelley@greenteamscanada.ca
RSVPing
Before you sign up for this activity, please make sure you are committed to participating. We ensure there is enough staff, buy snacks & bring gloves/tools based on how many people sign up.By RSVPing & not showing up or changing your RSVP at the last minute, you may be taking a spot away from someone who wants to participate. Let's honour each other’s time & be considerate of one another.
We understand that unforeseen circumstances come up. If you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP right away.
MEETING SPOT
We will meet by the West Beach boat launch (beside Bayview Park) at Bay St and Marine Drive HERE: https://bit.ly/3tvObnb. Look for our signs to find us!BIKING?
Plan your bicycle route on the Cycling in Metro Vancouver pageTAKING TRANSIT?
The 361 bus stops beside the park along Marine Drive. Plan your route with the TransLink Trip Planner, Google Maps or download the Transit app (green icon) on your phoneDRIVING?
There is a large paid parking lot along Marine Drive in front of the beach. DO NOT PAY FOR PARKING! We will hand out FREE parking passes you can use for the duration of the activityCARPOOLING?
Help make this activity more accessible by driving with others to/from this activity! Log in & comment at the bottom of this page to offer/ask for rides.Staff can help share that you are offering/looking for a ride, but are unable to provide or coordinate rides.
Communicate meeting points & times clearly & prioritize your safety. Those who carpool do so at their own risk.
SET UP & TAKE DOWN
Want to come early or stay late to help set up/pack up? Email shelley@greenteamscanada.caWASHROOMS
About a 5 min walk from our meeting spot. Washrooms located HERE!WHAT TO BRING
• Long sleeves & long, thick pants (like jeans) you don't mind getting dirty to protect you from thorny plants & ticks
• Refillable water bottle
• Sturdy, comfortable closed toe shoes/boots or rain boots
• Rain jacket in case it rains
• Hat to keep sun/rain out of your faceWHAT WE PROVIDE
• Gloves, tools & safety glasses
• Educational instruction & safety talk on what to do (no experience necessary!)
• Yummy snacks
• Photos of you in action
• Volunteer letters (on request)
• A fun, empowering opportunity to make a difference!FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY
• Meet at 9:45am (please be on time)
• Check-in
• Receive instruction & demo for activity
• Remove invasive plants or cleanup litter
• Take a snack break (yum!) around 11:30am
• Continue removing invasive plants or cleaning up litter until 1pm
• Help us pack up tools & supplies
• Check-outWHAT HAPPENS AFTER
• Fill out our survey to help us improve our program & secure funding for more activities!
• View photos HERE
• Read our activity summary HERE
• Email shelley@greenteamscanada.ca to request a volunteer letter (if needed)OUR PARTNER
A BIG thank you to our Community Investment Partner, the City of White Rock. Their financial support & commitment to our shared goals enables us to promote environmental stewardship & community well-being - thank you Justin, Spencer, and Jim!LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This activity takes place on the traditional, ancestral & unceded territory of the sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), Semiahmoo, Kwantlen, Á,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ), and S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō) First Nations who have lived on & stewarded these lands since time immemorial, & continue to do so today. We are humbled to run our programs and grateful for the opportunity to learn as guests on this land.QUESTIONS?
Email shelley@greenteamscanada.ca - Community Litter Cleanup around Eileen Dailly Pool & Fitness Centre in Burnaby!Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre, Burnaby, BC
Join the Lower Mainland Green Team & City of Burnaby for our 5th & final litter cleanup of 2024!
Come clean up litter from areas surrounding the Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre!
All ages & abilities are welcome, bring your family & friends! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Great opportunity to meet people, make a difference & have fun :)
This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE
WHY SIGN UP
• Meet new people & be part of a community
• Learn about local environmental issues
• Get exercise & fresh air outdoors while connecting with others
• Keep litter out of waterways & habitats
• Learn how to sort & dispose of your waste in the City of Burnaby
• Feel good about making a difference locally alongside many others
• Get volunteer hours (if needed)
• Eat delicious snacks
• Have fun... even when it rains! :)HOW TO SIGN UP
• Complete this form to register as a Green Team volunteer if this is your first time joining our team (this does not sign you up for this activity)
• Sign up here on Meetup or by emailing Andrea at andrea@greenteamscanada.caBEFORE SIGNING UP
Please make sure you are committed to participating. We ensure there is enough staff, buy snacks & bring gloves/tools based on the number of people signed up.By RSVPing & not showing up or changing your RSVP at the last minute, you may be taking a spot away from someone who wants to participate. We understand that unforeseen circumstances may come up, so if you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP right away.
MEETING SPOT
Meet on the grass by the parking lot of the Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre HERE. Look for our arrows & signs, or message on Meetup/email Andrea if you can't find us!BIKING?
Plan your bicycle route on the Cycling in Metro Vancouver pageTAKING TRANSIT?
Walking distance from the R5 bus route or a short bus ride from the Brentwood Town Centre Skytrain station! Plan your route with the TransLink Trip Planner, Google Maps or download the Transit app (green icon) on your phoneDRIVING?
Free parking in areaCARPOOLING?
Help make this activity more accessible by driving with others to/from this activity! Log in & comment at the bottom of this page to offer/ask for rides.
Staff can help share that you are offering/looking for a ride, but are unable to provide or coordinate rides.Communicate meeting points & times clearly & prioritize your safety. Those who carpool do so at their own risk
SET UP & TAKE DOWN
Want to come early or stay late to help set up/take down? Email andrea@greenteamscanada.caWASHROOMS
Available in the Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool & Fitness CentreWHAT TO BRING
• Refillable water bottle
• Backpack to carry your water bottle & the snacks we provide
• Bright clothing to be extra visible on the streets
• Sturdy, comfortable closed toe shoes
• Rain jacket if it rains, sunscreen if it's sunny
• Hat to keep sun/rain out of your faceWHAT WE PROVIDE
• Gloves, safety vests, safety glasses, garbage pickers, bags, route maps & trained group leaders
• Educational instruction & safety talk on what to do (no experience necessary!)
• Yummy snacks
• Photos of you in action
• Volunteer letters (on request)
• A fun, empowering opportunity to make a difference!FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY
• Meet at 9:45am (please be on time)
• Check-in, receive supplies
• Receive educational instruction & safety talk
• Take a group photo
• Split into groups that will be led by a trained leader
• Clean up litter
• Take a snack break (yum) around 11:30am
• Continue cleaning up litter until 1pm
• Return supplies, check-outWHAT HAPPENS AFTER
• Fill out our survey to help us improve our program & secure funding for more activities!
• View photos HERE
• Read an activity summary HERE
• Email andrea@greenteamscanada.ca to request a volunteer letter (if needed)PARTNER FOR THIS ACTIVITY
Thank you to our partner, the City of Burnaby's Engineering Department, for making this activity possible. Their financial support & commitment to our shared goals enables us to empower people, promote environmental stewardship & community well-being through this activity. THANK YOU!This is the 5th & final litter cleanup activity we are organizing together in each quadrant of Burnaby this summer - More info about other activities HERE!
QUESTIONS?
Email andrea@greenteamscanada.ca