Remove Invasive Blackberry at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum, Langley!
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Connect with others in nature and help our environment by removing invasive blackberry at the beautiful Derek Doubleday Arboretum in Langley!
Make new friends and have a blast while tackling the invasive Himalayan Blackberry that can harm our native plants & wildlife. Help increase the biodiversity & health of this beautiful arboretum!
Brought to you by Orion Construction, the Township of Langley, and 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!
This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE! ⛅
Don't forget to explore the Arboretum’s sustainable demonstration garden (operated by LEPS in partnership with the Township of Langley), birding garden, community food forest, natural dyes garden & more!
MEETING LOCATION 📍
We will meet at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum near the West end of the parking lot, just up the trail.
👉 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
- Click "Attend” on this activity page; or,
- Email 📧 [Max@GreenTeamsCanada.ca](mailto:Max@GreenTeamsCanada.ca)
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:
- There is free parking at the Arboretum.
Cycling:
- Plan your bicycle route on the Cycling in Metro Vancouver page.
Transit:
- Plan your route with the TransLink Trip Planner, Google Maps or download the Transit app (green icon) on your phone. The closest bus stop is on the 560 Murrayville route at 208 St Causeway & Fraser Hwy.
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 unfortunately cannot offer rides
WASHROOMS 🚻
The nearest public washrooms can be found on-site at the Rotary Club Interpretive Centre located here!
SPONSOR 💚
Thank you to Orion Construction for sponsoring this activity & investing in initiatives that create positive impacts on the communities where they build! Together we are promoting mental health, building a sense of community & restoring local habitats.
PARTNER 💚
Thank you to the Township of Langley for providing direction & support for this activity!
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 🧡
This activity is taking place on the traditional, ancestral & unceded territories of the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), Á,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ), sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, & se'mya'me (Semiahmoo) First Nations.
QUESTIONS?
Email [Max@greenteamscanada.ca](mailto: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!