WEEKDAY - Remove Invasive Plants at James Anderson Park in Langley!

Join the Lower Mainland Green Team & Township of Langley to make a difference at a local park!

Come remove invasive plants like Himalayan Blackberry and English ivy with us at James Anderson Park in Langley to rescue native plants & build on the amazing work of local youth!

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 Max at Max@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.

MEETING INSTRUCTIONS
We will meet at the entrance to James Anderson Park (beside the Peregrine House School) off of 66 Ave. EXACT LOCATION HERE: https://bit.ly/3Wk0GBM. Look for our signs!

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. Routes 564 & 372 stop nearby!

DRIVING?
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
There are public washrooms at this park

WHAT TO BRING
• Long sleeves & long, thick pants (like jeans) that 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 12:15pm (please be on time)
• Check-in
• Receive instruction & demo for activity
• Remove invasive plants
• Help us pack up tools & supplies
• Finish with snacks
• Check-out at 1:45pm

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
• If needed email Max@greenteamscanada.ca to request a volunteer letter

PARTNER FOR THIS ACTIVITY
• Our Community Investment Partner, the Township of Langley, provided the financial support & direction to make this activity possible!

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This activity is taking place on the traditional, ancestral & unceded territories of the sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), Kwantlen, S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Á,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ), Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, & other Coast Salish peoples who have lived on & stewarded these lands since time immemorial, & continue to do so today. We are humbled to run our program on these lands.

QUESTIONS?
Email Max@greenteamscanada.ca