FireSmart! Remove Woody Debris & Invasive Plants at Gaudin Creek Trail, Mission!

Help us work to FireSmart the Gaudin Creek Trail in Mission by removing Woody Debris & invasive plants such as Himalayan Blackberry and English ivy!

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

This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE! 🌦️

This activity will focus on FireSmart principles- reducing wildfire risks by removing dry debris, pruning vegetation, and maintaining defensible space around homes and natural areas. This activity supports local FireSmart initiatives and helps build wildfire-resilient neighborhoods. Take action to make our community more resilient to wildfires! To learn more about FireSmart visit mission.ca/firesmart or firesmartbc.ca

Following the FireSmart activity, join the Mission Environmental Stewardship Society (MESS) for a litter cleanup of the Gaudin Creek Trail to help further protect the area’s biodiversity and wildlife!

This activity is brought to you by the Mission Fire Rescue Service & our charity, Green Teams of Canada.

MEETING LOCATION 📍

We’ll meet at the trail entrance at the north corner of the Egglestone Ave. & Nottmann Street intersection HERE. Put Gaudin Creek Trail, Mission into your GPS to navigate here!

👉 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](mailto:Max@GreenTeamsCanada.ca)

Update your RSVP as soon as possible if something changes & you're no longer able to attend 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

Following the FireSmart activity, feel free to join the Mission Environmental Stewardship Society (MESS) for a litter cleanup of the Gaudin Creek Trail to help further protect the area’s biodiversity and wildlife!

• Time: 1-3PM
• Provided by MESS: Safety vests, litter pickers, buckets, gloves, garbage bags, and all other necessary equipment
• After the event: MESS will handle all litter disposal
• What to bring: A water bottle and weather-appropriate attire

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:

• There is free street parking in the neighbourhood.

Cycling:

• Plan your bicycle route using Google Maps to join us! The City of Mission is home to many cycling routes and supports cycling as a healthy means of active transportation.

Transit:

• Plan your route with Google Maps, download the Transit app (green icon) on your phone, or reference BC Transit's Schedule & Map for the area here.

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 💚
A BIG thank you to our Community Investment Partner, the City of Mission Fire Rescue Service! Their financial support & commitment to our shared goals enables us to reduce fire risk, 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!