Category Archives: Restoration

Welcome Back Weedbusters

Now that it’s September*, WEEDBUSTERS IS BACK! 

Join us at our habitat restoration work parties as we start up again this month:

  • Saturday, September 16 – 10 am to 1 pm – Meet at BLPA Nature House – Sign up here
  • Saturday, September 23 – 10 am to 1 pm – Meet at Lenson Garage – Sign up here

No experience necessary. We have developed an orientation program so new volunteers can start to join us again in our stewardship work. You will learn about the BLPA, how we work with Metro vancouver Regional Parks, why your contribution to our work is important, how to identify invasive species that have become established and replaced native species and how to safely remove them.

Training, tools and refreshements will be provided.

Spaces are limited. Registration required.

More events will be added soon.

* The BLPA adheres to the guidelines set out by the provincial Wildlife Act and federal Migratory Birds Convention Act. to reduce the risk of disturbance and harm to nesting birds, from mid-March to August 31.

Welcome BLPA Weedbusters to the 2023 Season

Be a champion for native plants! We are taking advantage of our temperate climate (compared to most of Canada) and starting out Weedbusters 2023 season earlier than we have in the past.

All are welcome – whether you are a seasoned or a new volunteer who is keen to roll up their sleeves and help nature. You will learn about the BLPA, how we work with Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, why your contribution to our work is important, how to identify invasive species that have become established and replaced native species and how to safely remove them. Join a fun group of people who care for the environment of Burnaby Lake Regional Park.

Upcoming Work Parties

  • Sunday, February 26 – 11 am to 2 pm – Meet at BLPA Nature House
    POSTPONED TO MARCH 5 due to weather
  • Saturday, March 4 – 11 am to 2 pm – Meet at Lenson Garage –Sign up here
  • Sunday, March 5 – 11 am to 2 pm – Meet at BLPA Nature House – Sign up here
  • Saturday, March 11 – 11 am to 2 pm – Meet at Lenson Garage – Sign up here
  • Sunday, March 12 – 11 am to 2 pm – Meet at Lenson Garage – Sign up here

See you in the park!

BLPA featured on CBC Our Vancouver

It was wonderful to have the opportunity to speak with host Gloria Macarenko of CBC Our Vancouver. A recent episode featured parks and the importance of nature in our lives. It was great to be able to tell her about the birds, wildlife and the community of volunteers who help protect Burnaby Lake Regional Park.

This segment was filmed in February when show was on hiatus during the Olympics. It was a grey day, but always lots to see and hear, whatever the weather.

Longtime part goers may recall some of the arhcival photos they shared and can see how the park has changed from the original footage.