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Date:
March 23, 2024
Time:
9:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:

Ruth Johnson Park

Address:
14645 Seymour Ave
White Rock, BC V4B 1Y6
Cost:
Free
volunteers removing invasive plants in forrest
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Volunteer to Remove Invasive Ivy & Blackberry at Ruth Johnson Park

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Get outside with the Lower Mainland Green Team & City of White Rock!

Come remove invasive English ivy & Himalayan blackberry with the Lower Mainland Green Team and the City of White Rock from Ruth Johnson Park in White Rock. All ages, abilities & experience levels are welcome, bring your family & friends! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE.


MEETING SPOT
Meet at the park trail entrance at the corner of Seymour Avenue & Bellevue Crescent. Look for signs/arrows! 


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FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY

  • Meet at 9:45am (please be on time)
  • Check-in
  • Receive instruction & demo for activity
  • Remove invasive plants
  • Take a snack break around 11:30 a.m.
  • Continue removing invasive plants until 1 p.m.
  • Help us pack up tools & supplies
  • Check-out

WHAT TO BRING

  • Long sleeves & long, thick pants (like jeans) you don't mind getting dirty to protect you from thorny plants & ticks
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Sturdy, comfortable closed toe shoes/boots or rain boots
  • Rain jacket in case it rains
  • Hat to keep sun/rain out of your face


WHAT WE PROVIDE

  • Gloves, tools & safety glasses
  • Educational instruction & safety talk on what to do (no experience necessary!)
  • Yummy snacks
  • Photos of you in action
  • Volunteer letters (on request)
  • A fun, empowering opportunity to make a difference!
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