ENVIRONMENT WEEK 1: Remove Invasive Plants @ the Cariboo Heights Forest, Burnaby

Celebrate Environment Week with the Lower Mainland Green Team, Cariboo Heights Forest Preservation Society & City of Burnaby!

Come remove invasive Himalayan blackberry, Small balsam & Herb Robert (Stinky Bob!) with us at the Cariboo Heights Forest. All ages & abilities are welcome, bring 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 & do something 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 Max at Max@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 else. 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.

SET UP & TAKE DOWN
We love having people come out early to help set up/stay late to pack up. Email Max@greenteamscanada.ca if you're interested!

MEETING SPOT
Meet at the Cariboo Heights Forest trail entrance located at the corner of Sapperton Ave & Klenner Dr HERE. Look for our arrows & type 9192 Klenner Dr into Google maps to guide you!

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

TAKING 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

DRIVING?
There is free street parking

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
A portable toilet will be available

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 Max@greenteamscanada.ca to request a volunteer letter (if needed)

OUR PARTNER
A BIG thank you to our Community Investment Partner, 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!

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