River Works Schedule of Activities |
May 2008
(Please see below for notes on the activities)
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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Cattail (Typha latifolia) – This marsh plant is easily recognizable by its height (up to 3m) and brown cylindrical flower spike. Cattails provide food and habitat for many marshland birds and mammals. Check out this website for the many uses of cattails! http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com/Plants.Folder/ |
1 | 2 | 3 Native Planting
10am – 3pm @FRP |
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4 Roads in Stanley Park closed in the morning for Int’l marathon |
5 | 6 | 7 |
8 | 9 | 10 |
11 Wood Debris Removal w/NWPS
9:30-2:30 @LL |
12 Wood Debris Removal w/NWPS (with kids camp)
8:30 – 3pm @LL |
13 |
14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 |
21 | 22 |
23 | 24 CZC Coastal Zone Canada Youth Forum |
25 CZC Youth Forum ---------------- Scotch broom removal
10am – 3pm @ DI |
26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Times shown are when we leave and return to the Vancouver Aquarium.
To sign up, or for more information, contact Sarah by phone 604-659-3503 or e-mail riverworks@vanaqua.org.
When in the field, Sarah & the River Works team can be reached at (cell phone) 604-313-8745.
River Works sites: AI = Annacis Island (Delta); BB = Boundary Bay (Tsawwassen); CFP = Carter Foreshore Park (New Westminster); DI = Deas Island (Delta); FRP = Fraser River Park (Vancouver); IB = Iona Beach (Richmond); LL = London’s Landing (Richmond), VA = Vancouver Aquarium, RW = River Works.
Notes
Saturday May 3rd - Native Planting at FRP: We had a very successful day of planting at Deas Island on April 27th, when we planted over 100 native plants! Now for Part 2 of River Works’ Spring planting, at Fraser River Park. I have marked four sites we have removed invasive species from. We will plant native trees, shrubs and grassland plants to help increase biodiversity and help prevent the invasives from moving back in.
Sunday, May 11th – Wood Debris Removal at LL: We will be removing wood debris from the shoreline with one of our partners, the Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society (NWPS). Read more about the harmful effects of wood debris on the River Works website. This is an annual event and always lots of fun!
Monday, May 12th – Wood Debris Removal at LL: For this event we will be helping NWPS lead a youth environmental stewardship camp in doing their own wood debris removal. The kids will be doing this as part of a week long camp of fun and educational environmental stewardship activities. Volunteer help appreciated for leading the youth.
Saturday May 24th and Sunday May 25th - CZC Youth Forum at VA: If you are a youth between the ages of 14 and 29, you are invited to attend the Coastal Zone Canada Youth Forum that is being held this year at the Vancouver Aquarium! This conference is a unique opportunity for youth interested in conservation issues facing our region, and as a bonus it will be subsidized for Aquarium youth volunteers! Stay tuned for details.
Sunday, May 25th – Scotch Broom Removal @ DI: We will continue our great work ridding Deas Island of its Scotch broom infestation.
See you soon :)
Sarah
