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November Stewardship Opportunities

We hope you have been enjoying the fall. We are hosting more stewardship events in November!

The first 2 events will meet at the Lenson Garage located on 9146 Avalon Avenue.
On November 12th, we will be laying down cardboard/coffee bags over the grass and then covering it with dirt and spreading a seed mix of wildflowers. Then on November 18th, volunteers will be building a fence to protect the Wildflower Meadow. Check here for detailed directions, including transit, to get to this location.

More details and sign up links:

The second set of 2 events are at the Burnaby Lake Nature House located at 4519 Piper Avenue. We will be digging up blackberry roots behind the Nature House and covering the ground with weed cloth to dissuade birds from nesting at this location in the spring which would allow us to continue stewardship work in the area according to provincial and federal regulations. There might be an opportunity to prepare the Butterfly Garden for the winter.

More details and sign up links:

Weedbusters 2019-11

Be a champion for native plants!

We’ll be doing some maintenance in the area around the Nature House and Piper Spit where we have removed invasive species and planted native plants in the past.

Look for signage to find us.

Dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes as you may be working off trail. We’ll provide gloves, tools and refreshments.

Any questions or interested in bringing a group? Contact Ann, our volunteer coordinator at info@burnabylakepark.ca.s, invasive species

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.