The Lower Mainland Green Team!

FireSmart! Remove Woody Debris & Invasive Plants at Gaudin Creek Trail, Mission!

Sat, Feb 21 · 9:45 AM PST

Gaudin Creek Trail, Intersection of Egglestone Ave., Nottman St., & Dalke Ave., Mission, BC, CA

Help us work to FireSmart the Gaudin Creek Trail in Mission by removing Woody Debris & invasive plants such as Himalayan Blackberry and English ivy!

NO EXPERIENCE needed, ALL AGES & abilities welcome! Just bring yourself, curiosity, & a willingness to get your hands a little dirty 🌿. We'll provide instruction, tools, gloves & snacks! Comes for as long as you are able to!

This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE! 🌦️

This activity will focus on FireSmart principles- reducing wildfire risks by removing dry debris, pruning vegetation, and maintaining defensible space around homes and natural areas. This activity supports local FireSmart initiatives and helps build wildfire-resilient neighborhoods. Take action to make our community more resilient to wildfires! To learn more about FireSmart visit mission.ca/firesmart or firesmartbc.ca

Following the FireSmart activity, join the Mission Environmental Stewardship Society (MESS) for a litter cleanup of the Gaudin Creek Trail to help further protect the area’s biodiversity and wildlife!

This activity is brought to you by the Mission Fire Rescue Service & our charity, Green Teams of Canada.

MEETING LOCATION 📍

We’ll meet at the trail entrance at the north corner of the Egglestone Ave. & Nottmann Street intersection HERE. Put Gaudin Creek Trail, Mission into your GPS to navigate here!

👉 Google Map Pin: Click HERE for meeting spot map
Look for our directional signs to help you find us!

WHY JOIN A GREEN TEAM ACTIVITY? 🌳

You’ll walk away having:

• Met new people & felt part of something bigger than yourself
• Learned about local ecosystems & environmental issues
• Made a tangible difference for the environment
• Spent quality time outdoors (great for mental health!)
• Gotten some fresh air & exercise
• Earned volunteer hours (if you need them)
• Enjoyed delicious snacks 🍪 🧃 & warm, welcoming vibes
• Had fun, even if it rains 🙂

The Lower Mainland Green Team is a program of the charity Green Teams of Canada. We connect & empower people by organizing hands-on, inclusive, safe & impactful environmental activities. Whether it’s your 1st time coming out or your 50th, you’ll be guided every step of the way.

Want to know what to expect at an activity?
Check out our Lower Mainland Green Team Activity Blogs!

STEPS TO SIGN UP 📝

✅ Step 1: Confirm you're able to attend!

Please only sign up if you're 100% committed to participating. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as soon as possible. Our activities often fill up & have waitlists. Timely updates help open spots for others who’d love to join!

We also pack tools & supplies, and buy snacks in advance based on RSVPs so last-minute changes (within 24-48 hrs) are hard to accommodate, so we appreciate your care in registering thoughtfully & honouring the shared effort that makes these activities possible.

✅ Step 2: Registration (one-time only)

If this is your first-ever Green Team activity, please complete our Volunteer Registration Form:

• All new volunteers CLICK 👉 Volunteer Registration Form

* You only need to do this once.
* This form registers you as a volunteer with our charity, it does not sign you up for activities

✅ Step 3: RSVP

1. Click "Attend” on this activity page; or,
2. Email 📧 Max@GreenTeamsCanada.ca

Update your RSVP as soon as possible if something changes & you're no longer able to attend so others excited to participate can join us!

FLOW OF THE DAY ⏱️

• 9:45 am - Arrival, check-in, grab gloves
• 10 am - Safety talk, education, & demonstration
• 11:30 am - Snack break
• 12:45 pm - Wrap-up & pack up
• 1 pm - Sign-out & activity ends

Following the FireSmart activity, feel free to join the Mission Environmental Stewardship Society (MESS) for a litter cleanup of the Gaudin Creek Trail to help further protect the area’s biodiversity and wildlife!

• Time: 1-3PM
• Provided by MESS: Safety vests, litter pickers, buckets, gloves, garbage bags, and all other necessary equipment
• After the event: MESS will handle all litter disposal
• What to bring: A water bottle and weather-appropriate attire

WHAT TO BRING 🧥👖
Please come prepared for outdoor, hands-on work:

• Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
• Long sleeves & long pants (to protect from thorny plants + bugs)
• Sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots
• Refillable water bottle
• Rain jacket (just in case!)
• Hat & weather-appropriate layers
• Your own gloves/tools/safety glasses if you prefer (optional - we provide everything you need)

WHAT WE PROVIDE 🧤🪏
We’ve got you covered with:

• Gloves, tools & safety glasses
• Instruction, safety talk & environmental education
• Friendly, experienced staff support
• Snacks & refreshments
• Photos & videos of the day
• Volunteer reference letters (on request after the activity)

GETTING THERE 🚌 🚗 🚲
Parking:

• There is free street parking in the neighbourhood.

Cycling:

• Plan your bicycle route using Google Maps to join us! The City of Mission is home to many cycling routes and supports cycling as a healthy means of active transportation.

Transit:

• Plan your route with Google Maps, download the Transit app (green icon) on your phone, or reference BC Transit's Schedule & Map for the area here.

Carpooling:

• Use the “comments” section below to offer or request a ride
• Staff can share information but are unable to coordinate carpools
• Please prioritize clear communication & personal safety
• Staff cannot offer rides

WASHROOMS 🚻
There will be a washroom available at our meeting spot.

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PARTNER 💚
A BIG thank you to our Community Investment Partner, the City of Mission Fire Rescue Service! Their financial support & commitment to our shared goals enables us to reduce fire risk, promote environmental stewardship, & community well-being!

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 🧡
This activity is taking place on the traditional, ancestral & unceded territories of the sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), Kwantlen, S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla & other Coast Salish Nations

QUESTIONS?
Email Max@greenteamscanada.ca

We’d love to have you join us. Come as you are & leave knowing you made a real difference to yourself, your community, & the environment!

Remove Invasive Blackberry at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum, Langley!

Sun, Feb 22 · 9:45 AM PST

Derek Doubleday Arboretum, 21177 Fraser Highway,, Langley, BC, CA

Connect with others in nature and help our environment by removing invasive blackberry at the beautiful Derek Doubleday Arboretum in Langley!

Make new friends and have a blast while tackling the invasive Himalayan Blackberry that can harm our native plants & wildlife. Help increase the biodiversity & health of this beautiful arboretum!

Brought to you by Orion Construction, the Township of Langley, and our charity, Green Teams of Canada.

NO EXPERIENCE needed. ALL AGES & abilities welcome! Just bring yourself, curiosity & willingness to get your hands a little dirty 🌿. We'll provide instruction, tools, gloves & snacks! Comes for as long as you are able to!

This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE! ⛅

Don't forget to explore the Arboretum’s sustainable demonstration garden (operated by LEPS in partnership with the Township of Langley), birding garden, community food forest, natural dyes garden & more!

MEETING LOCATION 📍
We will meet at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum near the West end of the parking lot, just up the trail.

👉 Google Map Pin: Click HERE for meeting spot map!
Look for our directional signs to help you find us!

WHY JOIN A GREEN TEAM ACTIVITY? 🌳

You’ll walk away having:

• Met new people & felt part of something bigger than yourself
• Learned about local ecosystems & environmental issues
• Made a tangible difference for the environment
• Spent quality time outdoors (great for mental health!)
• Gotten some fresh air & exercise
• Earned volunteer hours (if you need them)
• Enjoyed delicious snacks 🍪 🧃 & warm, welcoming vibes
• Had fun, even if it rains 🙂

The Lower Mainland Green Team is a program of the charity Green Teams of Canada. We connect & empower people by organizing hands-on, inclusive, safe & impactful environmental activities. Whether it’s your 1st time coming out or your 50th, you’ll be guided every step of the way!

Want to know what to expect at an activity? Check out our Lower Mainland Green Team Activity Blogs!

STEPS TO SIGN UP 📝

✅ Step 1: Confirm you're able to attend!

Please only sign up if you're 100% committed to participating. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as soon as possible. Our activities often fill up & have waitlists. Timely updates help open spots for others who’d love to join!

We also pack tools & supplies, and buy snacks in advance based on RSVPs so last-minute changes (within 24-48 hrs) are hard to accommodate, so we appreciate your care in registering thoughtfully & honouring the shared effort that makes these activities possible.

✅ Step 2: Registration (one-time only)

If this is your first-ever Green Team activity, please complete our Volunteer Registration Form:

• All new volunteers CLICK 👉 Volunteer Registration Form

* You only need to do this once.
* This form registers you as a volunteer with our charity, it does not sign you up for activities

✅ Step 3: RSVP

1. Click "Attend” on this activity page; or,
2. Email 📧 Max@GreenTeamsCanada.ca

Update your RSVP as soon as possible if something changes & you're no longer able to participate so others excited to participate can join us!

FLOW OF THE DAY ⏱️

• 9:45 am - Arrival, check-in, grab gloves
• 10 am - Safety talk, education, & demonstration
• 11:30 am - Snack break
• 12:45 pm - Wrap-up & pack up
• 1 pm - Sign-out & activity ends

WHAT TO BRING 🧥👖

Please come prepared for outdoor, hands-on work:

• Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
• Long sleeves & long pants (to protect from thorny plants + bugs)
• Sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots
• Refillable water bottle
• Rain jacket (just in case!)
• Hat & weather-appropriate layers
• Your own gloves/tools/safety glasses if you prefer (optional - we provide everything you need)

WHAT WE PROVIDE 🧤🪏

We’ve got you covered with:

• Gloves, tools & safety glasses
• Instruction, safety talk & environmental education
• Friendly, experienced staff support
• Snacks & refreshments
• Photos & videos of the day
• Volunteer reference letters (on request after the activity)

GETTING THERE 🚌 🚗 🚲

Parking:

• There is free parking at the Arboretum.

Cycling:

• Plan your bicycle route on the Cycling in Metro Vancouver page.

Transit:

• Plan your route with the TransLink Trip Planner, Google Maps or download the Transit app (green icon) on your phone. The closest bus stop is on the 560 Murrayville route at 208 St Causeway & Fraser Hwy.

Carpooling:

• Use the “comments” section below to offer or request a ride
• Staff can share information but are unable to coordinate carpools
• Please prioritize clear communication & personal safety
• Staff unfortunately cannot offer rides

WASHROOMS 🚻
The nearest public washrooms can be found on-site at the Rotary Club Interpretive Centre located here!

SPONSOR 💚
Thank you to Orion Construction for sponsoring this activity & investing in initiatives that create positive impacts on the communities where they build! Together we are promoting mental health, building a sense of community & restoring local habitats.

PARTNER 💚
Thank you to the Township of Langley for providing direction & support for this activity!

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 Nations.

QUESTIONS?
Email Max@greenteamscanada.ca

We’d love to have you join us. Come as you are & leave knowing you made a real difference to yourself, your community, & the environment!

Mountain Views! Restore Salmon Habitat @ Trethewey Channel, Maple Ridge

Sat, Mar 7 · 9:45 AM PST

Trethewey Channel, 13193 216 St, Maple Ridge, BC, CA

Help Restore Salmon Spawning Habitat at Tretheway Channel!

JOIN US to connect with others in nature and help restore this salmon spawning channel by removing invasive blackberry & planting native species to increase the biodiversity & function of this important area!

Brought to you by partnership with the Alouette River Management Society & our charity Green Teams of Canada.

NO EXPERIENCE needed. ALL AGES & abilities welcome! Just bring yourself, curiosity & willingness to get your hands a little dirty 🌿. We'll provide instruction, tools, gloves & snacks! Comes for as long as you are able to!

*Please note that some areas are more accessible than others. Because we are along the Alouette River, some areas can be muddy. Rain boots are HIGHLY recommended!*

This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE! ⛅

MEETING LOCATION 📍

Meet at 13193 216 St, Maple Ridge HERE. At the stop sign at 216 St and 132 Ave, go straight and take an immediate left. Head up the driveway then take a right and you'll see us. Follow our signs!

👉 Google Map Pin: Click HERE for meeting spot map
Look for our directional signs to help you find us!

WHY JOIN A GREEN TEAM ACTIVITY? 🌳

You’ll walk away having:

• Met new people & felt part of something bigger than yourself
• Learned about local ecosystems & environmental issues
• Made a tangible difference for the environment
• Spent quality time outdoors (great for mental health!)
• Gotten some fresh air & exercise
• Earned volunteer hours (if you need them)
• Enjoyed delicious snacks 🍪 🧃 & warm, welcoming vibes
• Had fun, even if it rains 🙂

The Lower Mainland Green Team is a program of the charity Green Teams of Canada. We connect & empower people by organizing hands-on, inclusive, safe & impactful environmental activities. Whether it’s your 1st time coming out or your 50th, you’ll be guided every step of the way.

Want to know what to expect at an activity? Check out our Lower Mainland Green Team Activity Blogs!

STEPS TO SIGN UP 📝

✅ Step 1: Confirm you're able to attend!

Please only sign up if you're 100% committed to participating. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as soon as possible. Our activities often fill up & have waitlists. Timely updates help open spots for others who’d love to join!

We also pack tools & supplies, and buy snacks in advance based on RSVPs so last-minute changes (within 24-48 hrs) are hard to accommodate, so we appreciate your care in registering thoughtfully & honouring the shared effort that makes these activities possible.

✅ Step 2: Registration (one-time only)

If this is your first-ever Green Team activity, please complete our Volunteer Registration Form:

• All new volunteers CLICK 👉 Volunteer Registration Form

* You only need to do this once.
* This form registers you as a volunteer with our charity, it does not sign you up for activities

✅ Step 3: RSVP

1. Click "Attend” on this activity page; or,
2. Email 📧 Max@GreenTeamsCanada.ca

Update your RSVP as soon as possible if something changes & you're no longer able to participate so others excited to participate can join us!

FLOW OF THE DAY ⏱️

• 9:45 am - Arrival, check-in, grab gloves
• 10 am - Safety talk, education, & demonstration
• 11:30 am - Snack break
• 12:45 pm - Wrap-up & pack up
• 1 pm - Sign-out & activity ends

WHAT TO BRING 🧥👖

Please come prepared for outdoor, hands-on work:

• Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
• Long sleeves & long pants (to protect from thorny plants + bugs)
• Sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots
• Refillable water bottle
• Rain jacket (just in case!)
• Hat & weather-appropriate layers
• Your own gloves/tools/safety glasses if you prefer (optional - we provide everything you need)

WHAT WE PROVIDE 🧤🪏

We’ve got you covered with:

• Gloves, tools & safety glasses
• Instruction, safety talk & environmental education
• Friendly, experienced staff support
• Snacks & refreshments
• Photos & videos of the day
• Volunteer reference letters (on request after the activity)

GETTING THERE 🚌 🚗 🚲

Parking:

• Free parking next to worksite. Watch out for our signs to direct you on-site!

Cycling:

• Plan your bicycle route on the Cycling in Metro Vancouver page.

Transit:

• This site is not very transit accessible. We suggest bringing a bike on the bus or planning for a 2.5-3.3km walk from the nearest 701 or R3 bus stops, or connecting with others who are signed up to carpool.

Carpooling:

• Use the “comments” section below to offer or request a ride
• Staff can share information but are unable to coordinate carpools
• Please prioritize clear communication & personal safety
• Staff cannot offer rides

WASHROOMS 🚻
There will be a washroom available at our meeting spot.

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PARTNER 💚
This activity is being made possible thanks to partnership with the Alouette River Management Society (ARMS). Thank you ARMS for your financial support & commitment to our shared goals to promote environmental stewardship & community well-being!

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 🧡
This activity is taking place on the traditional, ancestral & unceded territories of the sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), Kwantlen, S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla & other Coast Salish Nations

QUESTIONS?
Email Max@greenteamscanada.ca

We’d love to have you join us. Come as you are & leave knowing you made a real difference to yourself, your community, & the environment!

ENVIRONMENT WEEK! Remove Invasive Plants @ the Cariboo Heights Forest, Burnaby!

Sat, Jun 6 · 9:45 AM PDT

9192 Klenner Dr, Burnaby, BC, CA

Celebrate Environment Week at the Cariboo Heights Forest!

Join us to connect with others in nature and help revitalize Burnaby's newest protected park land, the Cariboo Heights Forest, by removing invasive blackberry!

Brought to you by partnership with the City of Burnaby Planning Dept., Cariboo Heights Forest Preservation Society, & our charity Green Teams of Canada.

NO EXPERIENCE needed. ALL AGES & abilities welcome! Just bring yourself, curiosity & willingness to get your hands a little dirty 🌿. We'll provide instruction, tools, gloves & snacks! Comes for as long as you are able to!

This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE! ⛅

MEETING LOCATION 📍
Meet at the Cariboo Heights Forest trail entrance located at the corner of Sapperton Ave & Klenner Dr. Type 9192 Klenner Dr into Google maps to guide you!

👉 Google Map Pin: Click HERE for meeting spot map!
Look for our directional signs to help you find us!

WHY JOIN A GREEN TEAM ACTIVITY? 🌳

You’ll walk away having:

• Met new people & felt part of something bigger than yourself
• Learned about local ecosystems & environmental issues
• Made a tangible difference for the environment
• Spent quality time outdoors (great for mental health!)
• Gotten some fresh air & exercise
• Earned volunteer hours (if you need them)
• Enjoyed delicious snacks 🍪 🧃 & warm, welcoming vibes
• Had fun, even if it rains 🙂

The Lower Mainland Green Team is a program of the charity Green Teams of Canada. We connect & empower people by organizing hands-on, inclusive, safe & impactful environmental activities. Whether it’s your 1st time coming out or your 50th, you’ll be guided every step of the way.

Want to know what to expect at an activity? Check out our Lower Mainland Green Team Activity Blogs!

STEPS TO SIGN UP 📝

✅ Step 1: Confirm you're able to attend!
Please only sign up if you're 100% committed to participating. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as soon as possible. Our activities often fill up & have waitlists. Timely updates help open spots for others who’d love to join!

We also pack tools & supplies, and buy snacks in advance based on RSVPs so last-minute changes (within 24-48 hrs) are hard to accommodate, so we appreciate your care in registering thoughtfully & honouring the shared effort that makes these activities possible.

✅ Step 2: Registration (one-time only)
If this is your first-ever Green Team activity, please complete our Volunteer Registration Form:

• All new volunteers CLICK 👉 Volunteer Registration Form

* You only need to do this once.
* This form registers you as a volunteer with our charity, it does not sign you up for activities

✅ Step 3: RSVP

1. Click "Attend” on this activity page; or,
2. Email 📧 Max@GreenTeamsCanada.ca

Update your RSVP as soon as possible if something changes & you're no longer able to participate so others excited to participate can join us!

FLOW OF THE DAY ⏱️

• 9:45 am - Arrival, check-in, grab gloves
• 10 am - Safety talk, education, & demonstration
• 11:30 am - Snack break
• 12:45 pm - Wrap-up & pack up
• 1 pm - Sign-out & activity ends

WHAT TO BRING 🧥👖
Please come prepared for outdoor, hands-on work:

• Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
• Long sleeves & long pants (to protect from thorny plants + bugs)
• Sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots
• Refillable water bottle
• Rain jacket (just in case!)
• Hat & weather-appropriate layers
• Your own gloves/tools/safety glasses if you prefer (optional - we provide everything you need)

WHAT WE PROVIDE 🧤🪏

We’ve got you covered with:

• Gloves, tools & safety glasses
• Instruction, safety talk & environmental education
• Friendly, experienced staff support
• Snacks & refreshments
• Photos & videos of the day
• Volunteer reference letters (on request after the activity)

GETTING THERE 🚌 🚗 🚲

Parking:

• There is free street parking next to our meeting spot on Sapperton Ave.

Cycling:

• Plan your bicycle route on the Cycling in Metro Vancouver page.

Transit:

• The closest bus stops are for the 101 & 109 buses, ~10-15 min walk from where we are meeting. Plan your route with the TransLink Trip Planner, Google Maps or download the Transit app (green icon) on your phone

Carpooling:

• Use the “comments” section below to offer or request a ride
• Staff can share information but are unable to coordinate carpools
• Please prioritize clear communication & personal safety
• Staff cannot offer rides

WASHROOMS 🚻
A portable toilet will be available at this activity.

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PARTNER 💚
This activity is being made possible thanks to partnership with the City of Burnaby's Planning Department! This activity is part of the City of Burnaby's Environment Week, a family-friendly celebration to raise environmental awareness & encourage sustainability! Thank you for your financial support & commitment to our shared goals to promote environmental stewardship & community well-being!

OUR COLLABORATOR 💚
The Cariboo Heights Forest Preservation Society works for the preservation of a large second growth forest, located south of the Brunette River. They are a diverse fun group working on many projects to improve & protect this forest & will be helping us lead this awesome activity!

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 🧡
This activity takes place on the traditional, ancestral & unceded territory of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Semiahmoo, səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaɁɬ təməxʷ (Musqueam) & Coast Salish First Nations

QUESTIONS?
Email Max@greenteamscanada.ca

We’d love to have you join us. Come as you are & leave knowing you made a real difference to yourself, your community, & the environment!