Mountain Views! Restore Salmon Habitat @ Trethewey Channel, Maple Ridge

Help Restore Salmon Spawning Habitat at Tretheway Channel!

JOIN US to connect with others in nature and help restore this salmon spawning channel by removing invasive blackberry & planting native species to increase the biodiversity & function of this important area!

Brought to you by partnership with the Alouette River Management Society & our charity Green Teams of Canada.

NO EXPERIENCE needed. ALL AGES & abilities welcome! Just bring yourself, curiosity & willingness to get your hands a little dirty 🌿. We'll provide instruction, tools, gloves & snacks! Comes for as long as you are able to!

*Please note that some areas are more accessible than others. Because we are along the Alouette River, some areas can be muddy. Rain boots are HIGHLY recommended!*

This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE! ⛅

MEETING LOCATION 📍

Meet at 13193 216 St, Maple Ridge HERE. At the stop sign at 216 St and 132 Ave, go straight and take an immediate left. Head up the driveway then take a right and you'll see us. Follow our signs!

👉 Google Map Pin: Click HERE for meeting spot map
Look for our directional signs to help you find us!

WHY JOIN A GREEN TEAM ACTIVITY? 🌳

You’ll walk away having:

• Met new people & felt part of something bigger than yourself
• Learned about local ecosystems & environmental issues
• Made a tangible difference for the environment
• Spent quality time outdoors (great for mental health!)
• Gotten some fresh air & exercise
• Earned volunteer hours (if you need them)
• Enjoyed delicious snacks 🍪 🧃 & warm, welcoming vibes
• Had fun, even if it rains 🙂

The Lower Mainland Green Team is a program of the charity Green Teams of Canada. We connect & empower people by organizing hands-on, inclusive, safe & impactful environmental activities. Whether it’s your 1st time coming out or your 50th, you’ll be guided every step of the way.

Want to know what to expect at an activity? Check out our Lower Mainland Green Team Activity Blogs!

STEPS TO SIGN UP 📝

✅ Step 1: Confirm you're able to attend!

Please only sign up if you're 100% committed to participating. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as soon as possible. Our activities often fill up & have waitlists. Timely updates help open spots for others who’d love to join!

We also pack tools & supplies, and buy snacks in advance based on RSVPs so last-minute changes (within 24-48 hrs) are hard to accommodate, so we appreciate your care in registering thoughtfully & honouring the shared effort that makes these activities possible.

✅ Step 2: Registration (one-time only)

If this is your first-ever Green Team activity, please complete our Volunteer Registration Form:

• All new volunteers CLICK 👉 Volunteer Registration Form

* You only need to do this once.
* This form registers you as a volunteer with our charity, it does not sign you up for activities

✅ Step 3: RSVP

1. Click "Attend” on this activity page; or,
2. Email 📧 Max@GreenTeamsCanada.ca if you prefer not to use Meetup or are signing-up with more than 3 guests or as a group.

Update your RSVP as soon as possible if something changes & you're no longer able to participate so others excited to participate can join us!

FLOW OF THE DAY ⏱️

• 9:45 am - Arrival, check-in, grab gloves
• 10 am - Safety talk, education, & demonstration
• 11:30 am - Snack break
• 12:45 pm - Wrap-up & pack up
• 1 pm - Sign-out & activity ends

WHAT TO BRING 🧥👖

Please come prepared for outdoor, hands-on work:

• Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
• Long sleeves & long pants (to protect from thorny plants + bugs)
• Sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots
• Refillable water bottle
• Rain jacket (just in case!)
• Hat & weather-appropriate layers
• Your own gloves/tools/safety glasses if you prefer (optional - we provide everything you need)

WHAT WE PROVIDE 🧤🪏

We’ve got you covered with:

• Gloves, tools & safety glasses
• Instruction, safety talk & environmental education
• Friendly, experienced staff support
• Snacks & refreshments
• Photos & videos of the day
• Volunteer reference letters (on request after the activity)

GETTING THERE 🚌 🚗 🚲

Parking:

• Free parking next to worksite. Watch out for our signs to direct you on-site!

Cycling:

• Plan your bicycle route on the Cycling in Metro Vancouver page.

Transit:

• This site is not very transit accessible. We suggest bringing a bike on the bus or planning for a 2.5-3.3km walk from the nearest 701 or R3 bus stops, or connecting with others who are signed up to carpool.

Carpooling:

• Use the “comments” section below to offer or request a ride
• Staff can share information but are unable to coordinate carpools
• Please prioritize clear communication & personal safety
• Staff cannot offer rides

WASHROOMS 🚻
There will be a washroom available at our meeting spot.

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PARTNER 💚
This activity is being made possible thanks to partnership with the Alouette River Management Society (ARMS). Thank you ARMS 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 & unceded territories of the sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), Kwantlen, S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla & other Coast Salish Nations

QUESTIONS?
Email Max@greenteamscanada.ca

We’d love to have you join us. Come as you are & leave knowing you made a real difference to yourself, your community, & the environment!