Remove Invasive Blackberry at King George Park, Richmond!

Get outside & make a difference with the Lower Mainland Green Team & City of Richmond!

Come remove invasive plants like Himalayan Blackberry with us at King George Park in Richmond to rescue native trees & build on the amazing work of local stewards like Frank! 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.

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
We will meet next to Kathleen McNeely Elementary School at the southeast corner of King George Park, beside the parking lot HERE. 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 405 and 410 stop nearby!

DRIVING?
There is a free parking lot next to the school and free street parking in the area.

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 in King George park HERE.

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

OUR PARTNER
This activity is being made possible thanks to funding provided by the City of Richmond's Environmental Enhancement Grant. Thank you City of Richmond 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 territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations

QUESTIONS?
Email Max@greenteamscanada.ca