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A BIG THANK YOU TO THE VOLUNTEERS
Some individuals help out year round.
Ann R., Mike G., and Doug H. cleared leaves and excess gravel at the Fell Channel intake almost every day during the fall and winter of 2003, and did many other tasks.
Robin B. has been keeping the fish ladder clear for the last two years.
Graham M. has been doing spawner surveys since 1995, maintenance on the fish ladder, and many other projects for the last decade.
Susan W. and Art C. have worked at almost every clean-up for many years.
Ron P. has been involved in animal welfare and wildife rescue for a long time.
David C. has been working to protect the remaining old growth trees.
THANK YOU.
HOW TO VOLUNTEER
Individuals can take part in ongoing programs or help out at single events. Training is often available through workshops or training days.
Projects are supervised by experienced field workers or specialists, depending on the project.
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GROUPS AND PROGRAMS
Local groups focus on different aspects of stewardship.
Become involved with one or more, or choose separate projects as time allows.
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ONGOING PROJECTS
Help out with existing projects.
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- MAHON PARK REHABILITATION
CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER ---- 604-983-7334
- MAHON PARK MONTHLY IVY PULL
EVERGREEN FOUNDATION ---- 604-689-0766
Join local residents and the Evergreen Foundation at Mahon Park's monthly Ivy Pull, held on the 4th Saturday of the month from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Refreshments and training are provided.
Contact: Eva Antonijevic at the Evergreen Foundation or
Email: eva@evergreen.ca
- MOSQUITO CREEK WATERSHED PROJECT
MOSQUITO CREEK STEWARDSHIP SOCIETY ---- 604-986-6715
Mosquito Creek
Fish Ladder Inspections and Maintenance
All year, every 2 weeks. Weekly monitoring from October to December.
Inspection time required: 10 min.
Equipment required: non-slip footwear, measuring tape and/or staff.
Training required: on site.
Mosquito Creek and Thain Creek
11th Annual Salmon Spawner Survey
mid-October to mid-December 2005. Once a week. Exact day will vary depending on water levels.
Survey time required: 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Training required: on site and Spawner Survey Training Session (see Pacific Streamkeepers Federation).
Equipment required: waders with felted soles, walking/measuring staff. (loaners available)
Volunteers work in teams of not less than two. Volunteers must be physically fit.
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ONE-TIME PROJECTS
Volunteers can work on some projects on their own, but with guidance from coordinators and trainers.
Sometimes, projects appear under EVENTS.
- LITTER REMOVAL
CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER - ENVIRONMENT ---- 604-990-4224
Remove man-made litter from natural areas, while staying out of streams.
- NATURESCAPE
NATURESCAPE BRITISH COLUMBIA ---- 1-800-387-9853
A program that explains how to co-exist with nature.
The Naturescape Kit contains booklets to help people restore their outdoor spaces to a natural state which supports native wildlife.
Visit the Naturescape BC website.
- NORTH VANCOUVER DISTRICT
STREAMKEEPERS LINE ---- 604-990-2410
(recorded message)
Volunteer opportunities in the District of North Vancouver.
- STORM DRAIN MARKING
LYNN CANYON ECOLOGY CENTRE ---- 604-981-3103
Borrow kit from Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre. Mark street drains with the yellow fish symbol and deliver brochures to nearby households. Record area marked on map at Ecology Centre.
Visit the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre website.
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VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Some training can be gained while working on existing projects.
Formal training is also available.
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- PACIFIC STREAMKEEPERS FEDERATION ---- 604-986-5059
non-credit courses, workshops, project training
Provides streamkeeper training.
Has copies of "The Streamkeepers Handbook " for sale.
Visit the Pacific Streamkeepers Federation website.
- CAPILANO COLLEGE ---- 604-986-1911
degree programs, credit courses, workshops
Provides academic and field work study.
Visit the Capilano College - Environmental Science website.
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