June 16, 2024
2024-06-16T09:45:00
14600 N Bluff Road
White Rock, BC V4B 1Y6
Volunteer to Remove Invasive Small Balsam at Ruth Johnson Park
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Get outside with the Lower Mainland Green Team & City of White Rock!
Come remove invasive Small balsam (the easiest invasive plant to remove, very family friendly!) from Ruth Johnson Park in White Rock. All ages, abilities & experience levels are welcome, bring your family & friends! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
Great opportunity to meet people, make a difference & have fun. This activity will run RAIN OR SHINE
MEETING SPOT
Meet at the trail entrance by the Peace Arch Curling Club (south end of the parking lot) HERE. We will be removing invasive plants about a 1-2 min walk from this spot. Look for our signs/arrows!
SIGN UP
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!
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 (yum!) around 11:30am
• Continue removing invasive plants until 1pm
• Help us pack up tools & supplies
• Check-out