Centennial Park: Clean-up & Invasive Removal

Outdoor – Walk Learn Remove Improve

Are you someone who wants to make a difference for nature and the people of the Fraser Valley? Do you want to see invasive plant species being managed? If so we want you on our team! We’re looking for energetic volunteers to help us clear some invasive plants at Centennial Park in Mission. All tools and training will be provided. We will be working in mucky wet areas of about ankle-deep water. Please wear rubber boots.

Before we take action Jon our Habitat Enhancement Coordinator will take us on a short walk to share information about species that call Centennial Park home.

Volunteer Assets:

Be able to bend kneel and pull.
Capable of working on uneven and sloped terrain.
Comfortable using gardening tools such as shovels trowels and hand pruners.
Be able to differentiate between invasive plant species and native plant species.
Species being removed are Himalayan blackberry and yellow flag iris.

Important Reminders: 

 Registration required.
 This activity is adult-oriented; children are welcome with adult supervision.
If you are signing up as a group of 5+ please contact cGF0cmljaWEgfCBmcmFzZXJ2YWxsZXljb25zZXJ2YW5jeSAhIGNh to confirm with us first.

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