Name: ENVIRONMENT WEEK 2: Remove Invasive Plants @ the Cariboo Heights Forest, Burnaby
Start: 2025-06-07T09:45:00-07:00
End: 2025-06-07T13:00:00-07:00
Location: 9192 Klenner Dr

Celebrate Environment Week with the Lower Mainland Green Team, [Cariboo Heights Forest Preservation Society](https://caribooheightsforestpreservation.org/) & 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](http://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](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](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](https://bit.ly/41VNEfE).** 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](https://www.translink.ca/rider-guide/bike-and-ride-on-transit/cycling-in-metro-vancouver#metro-vancouver-cycling-maps) 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](https://www.translink.ca/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](https://bitly.ws/3acma)**
• Read our activity summary **[HERE](https://bitly.ws/3acmo)**
• Email [Max@greenteamscanada.ca](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](https://www.burnaby.ca/recreation-and-arts/events/environment-week), a family-friendly celebration to raise environmental awareness & encourage sustainability!

**OUR COLLABORATOR**
The **[Cariboo Heights Forest Preservation Society](https://caribooheightsforestpreservation.org)** 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](Max@greenteamscanada.ca)

Max Muehlen

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ENVIRONMENT WEEK 2: Remove Invasive Plants @ the Cariboo Heights Forest, Burnaby

9192 Klenner Dr

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