Remove Invasive Small Balsam (easy for all ages) @ Ruth Johnson Park, White Rock

Get outside with the Lower Mainland Green Team & City of White Rock!

Come remove invasive Small balsam (the easiest invasive plant to remove, very family friendly!) with us from Ruth Johnson Park in 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: bit.ly/lmgt-register

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 Andrea at andrea@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 andrea@greenteamscanada.ca

MEETING SPOT
Meet at the trail entrance by the Peace Arch Curling Club (south end of the parking lot) HERE. We will be removing invasive plants about a 1-2 min walk from this spot. Look for our signs/arrows!

BIKING?
Plan your bicycle route on the Cycling in Metro Vancouver page

TAKING TRANSIT?
Plan your route with the TransLink Trip Planner, Google Maps or download the Transit app (green icon) on your phone

DRIVING?
Please park at the south end of the parking lot by the Peace Arch Curling Club. DO NOT PAY FOR PARKING! We will hand out FREE parking passes for you to use for the duration of the activity.

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 nearby the Centennial Baseball Field 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 face

WHAT 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-out

WHAT 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 andrea@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 & Jim!

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge with respect & gratitude the traditional, ancestral & unceded territory of the Semiahmoo First Nation upon which this activity takes place

QUESTIONS?
Email andrea@greenteamscanada.ca