Tag Archives: Burnaby

EcoBlitz 2018-2

The first EcoBlitz was held in 2014 and was a one day event across the Metro Vancouver  Regional Parks System and gave an opportunity for the community to lend a helping hand to nature and show a little extra love to our Regional Park.

This is the second of our two events this year and held in conjunction with TD Tree Days.

We will continue and finish the work of planting native species in the Lenson field, and clean up any wayward weeds if needed. Remember to dress for the weather, sturdy and water proof shoes or boots, rain pants, jackets and a hat if needed. We’ll provide the gloves, tools and snacks! Ages 8+

To assist in planning for tools and refreshments, please RSVP by end of day Thursday, October 18 by clicking here to let us know you’re coming – Thank you!

We are grateful to TD Tree Days for awarding the grant used to fund the purchase of the native speces being planted. To find out more about TD Tree Days, click here.

Please keep an eye on our social media closer to the event so you can be kept up to date with any changes due to weather or any additional information.

**You do not need an EventBrite account to register. This system helps to simplify tracking of RSVP’s.

Great Salmon Send Off 2018

Stoney Creek Environmental Committee‘s 28th annual Great Salmon Send-Off will have a record number of exhibitors from local organizations in attendance!

Come and release young salmon into Stoney Creek.

We’ll be there with our display, nest boxes, and you can pick up the latest edition of Check it Out, Weedbusters schedule, and or new BLPA Newsletter.

Free family-friendly educational activities and lots of entertainment.

Come say hello between 10am and 2pm this Saturday.

Saving Burnaby Lake

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

 – Margaret Mead

Meet Joe Sadowski, one of the BLPA’s founding members in 1972.

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Photo/Story: Metro Vancouver “Humans of Regional Parks”

“In the late 1960s, Burnaby was running into problems with disposal of garbage. So the idea was that they would use this area as a garbage dump. Our group became very active politically; our plan was to preserve this lake. Our group became known as the Burnaby Lake Park Association. I’ve been volunteering in this park for about 45 years. It makes me feel good to see how the park is being used. I could not imagine it being a garbage dump. It is a very pleasant surprise to see the number of people using it.”

An invitation to a special event to discover more

Learn about the community activists who worked to clean up and preserve the aquatic environment of Burnaby Lake. Community members are invited to bring their own stories and memories to share. This talk is presented by Rebeca Salas. Rebeca Salas is a museum registrar at the Burnaby Village Museum. As an MA candidate in geography at Simon Fraser University, Rebeca is interested in the relationship between memory and place.

DATE:    Wednesday, October 11
TIME:     7:00 to 8:00 pm
PLACE:  McGill Branch, Burnaby Public Library – 4595 Albert Street

This event is free, but space is limited. To avoid disappointment please register online  or by calling 604-436-5400.

Saving Burnaby Lake is one of eight events in the Burnaby Neighbourhood Histories Series. Presented in partnership by the Burnaby Village Museum, the Burnaby Public Library, and the Burnaby Historical Society.

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