EcoBlitz - Pacific Spirit Regional Park, Imperial Trail Restoration

Come be a part of restoring a patch of forest in Pacific Spirit Regional Park by planting native species and spreading mulch!

The Imperial Trail restoration site was once entirely covered invasive Himalayan blackberry. In 2023, site preparation included machine-removal of over 200yd3 of blackberry, laying over 800m2 of geotextile fabric, and fencing off the site. Over the last two years, volunteers have been maintaining the site by hand-removing Himalayan blackberry root-balls along the edges of the fabric. This year, we've removed the geotextile fabric and are planting over 1,200 native plant species at the site to improve forest conditions and increase biodiversity!

Join us as we help restore the health and resiliency of this forest ecosystem in Pacific Spirit Regional Park.

When: Thursday, Oct. 9th, 2025
Time: 12:00-3:00pm.
Where: Pacific Spirit Regional Park – Meet at the information kiosk near the Imperial Trail Public Washroom.
What: Native species planting & spreading mulch.

We will provide you with all the information and tools needed for the work we will be doing. This includes shovels, picks, rakes, eye protection, and gloves, although if people prefer to use their own gloves they are welcome to do so. The event is rain or shine. Please arrive dressed for the weather, in clothing that can get dirty, with appropriate footwear. Please bring water bottles and a snack if you tend to get hungry while working. We will provide lunch (pizza), snacks, and water for refilling water bottles.

A few things to note about the site:
* There is parking on-site along W 29th Ave.
* The adjacent trail is frequented by cyclists and dog-walkers.
* There is a washroom at our meeting place. The worksite is a 3-minute walk from there. This will be the closest washroom during the event.

Please reach out to me if you have any questions prior to the event!
- Lachlan McKinnon