Remove invasive plants, clean-up & a planting at East View Trail Park Surrey

This event is on rain or shine

Meeting Spot

We are meeting at East View Trail Park (7648 125 Street in Surrey)

Maps of meeting spot:

https://www.meetup.com/The-Lower-Mainland-Green-Team/photos/5234422/

https://www.meetup.com/The-Lower-Mainland-Green-Team/photos/5234422/#83901202

Limited parking is available along the street and additional parking can be found at Serpentine Dog Off-Leash park which is a short walk to East View Trail Park.

Getting yourself there

Consider carpooling. 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)

Take transit. To find out the best route go to: 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.

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

Activities

Meet at 9.50 am (please don't be late) Sign-in Walk to site. Note: if you are late follow green arrows. Invasive plan removal (Himalayan Blackberry and lamium), clean-up along the utility right of way and planting from 10 am - 1 pm (with breaks and refreshments). Wander around the park and Serpentine Greenway. What to bring

Your rain jacket in case it is raining. Our events in the rain have still been great fun! 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 A lunch if you're sticking around after volunteering Water bottle (to bring with you to the work site). Cup for the break (for water that will be provided for you) What will be provided for you

Gloves, all tools and equipment. If you have your own gardening gloves, feel free to bring them. Snacks for the break Instruction - The host 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 About East View Trail

East View Trail Park is primarily comprised of forested area with some marshy sections and is located in the Newton area. There is a small playground structure on the North West corner of the park that children and their families frequently enjoy. This park also offers a trail system that links the surrounding neighbourhood with a Utility Right of Way and Serpentine Dog Off Leash Park. Coyotes are common visitors to the area and if you’re lucky you may see one or two while you visit. Be sure to take a stroll through East View Trail Park and bring your dog to Serpentine Dog Off-Leash Park for some canine fun.

Host

City of Surrey