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| Share Your Stories! The newsletter was created as a platform to share updates from the Park Board and for our Park Partners and Stewards to learn about what is happening in our parks and connect with each other.
Send an email to parkstewards@vancouver.ca with any comments, feedback, and articles to be featured in the upcoming editions of the newsletter! To share your work and events, please be aware of the following dates:
- Featured articles must be submitted by the 15th*.
- Stewardship events must be submitted by the 26th* with event details.
*of the current month to be featured in the following month.
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We are very fortunate to live in a city with abundant wildlife. While Vancouver Parks offers habitat for birds, amphibians, marine life and mammals, it takes a team to protect and enhance these valuable biodiversity hot spots. The team includes Vancouver Park Board and City staff, Federal, Provincial, Regional, and First Nation governments and most importantly you, the Park Stewards. Here are some project highlights from wildlife protection projects in Vancouver Parks.
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BIRDS:Migratory birds are protected under the Species at Risk Act and the International Migratory Bird Treaty. These are administered by the Canadian Wildlife Service of Environment Canada. The Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) plays an important role in monitoring and protecting
herons and
eagles in Vancouver’s largest park. They also are leaders in public education on a variety of environmental conservation topics and are the current coordinators of Bird Week! A big thank you to SPES staff for your leadership and community building around birds and so much more!
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 | To support the resident Bald Eagle populations, Vancouver Park staff are working to install a permanent eagle nesting pole in Vanier Park. Visit our website to learn more and to share your thoughts on this project:
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FISH AND MARINE LIFE:This spring, we saw increased herring spawn in False Creek, thanks to the efforts of the Squamish Streamkeepers who have been running a forage fish project in the area for the past few years. You can learn more about this project through
this short interview with the project coordinator. Through the dedication of the Musqueam Nation and local community groups over the past few decades we have seen the return of salmon to three streams in Vancouver; Musqueam, Spanish Banks and Still Creek. Learn more about these amazing projects on their websites: •
Musqueam Aquatic Habitat Restoration•
Squamish Streamkeepers•
Spanish Banks Streamkeepers•
Still Creek Streamkeepers
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Lastly, the Tsleil-Waututh Nation has taken a lead in bringing organizations together to improve the environmental health and integrity of Burrard Inlet by 2025. The
Burrard Inlet Action Plan proposed six priority actions: 1. Update Water Quality Objectives for Burrard Inlet 2. Install Scientific Instruments to Monitor Water Quality in Burrard Inlet 3. Characterize and Reduce Pollution from Storm water Runoff 4. Map Nearshore Habitats and Forage Fish Spawning Beaches 5. Conserve Critical Nearshore Habitat Complexes 6. Recover Shellfish Beds
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| Urban agriculture creates vibrant gathering spaces, greens the environment, supports local food resiliency and promotes social inclusion. There are many spaces in Vancouver that could be ideal for urban agriculture. To better support and enable urban agriculture, we are asking you to share your ideas to help identify potential new locations to prioritize garden and food growing initiatives for 2020.
Community groups or individuals interested in starting new urban agriculture initiatives can submit an expression of interest.
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Volunteering in our parks? Remember to Make It Count! Use the forms below to track and record the growth of your events and community involvement. If you host numerous events a month, please contact us at parkstewards@vancouver.ca to receive the Stewardship Tracker spreadsheet.
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Park Partners Use the link below to keep track all of your stewardship, education, and research events!
| Park Stewards Use the link below to record your hours of involvement and activity in our parks!
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Colour Me Local Dye Garden Work Party Where Renfrew Ravine Park, Renfrew Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada Description The Colour Me Local Dye garden was installed by Still Moon Arts Society in April 2019. Join us to help weed and water, and learn about different dye plants and how they make natural dyes. We need many hands to maintain the garden full of plants for dyes, medicinal uses & supporting pollinators. No experience is necessary and everyone is welcome.
Date: June 5th
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Renfrew Ravine Park at Renfrew Street and 24th Avenue
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Jericho Park June Work Party Where W 4th Avenue and NW Marine Drive, Vancouver Description Join Jericho Stewardship Group's June work party on June 9th from 9:30AM – 12:30PM!
• What we'll do
We will be removing overgrown invasive plant from the growing native plants in our parks.
Come join us in helping make sure that Jericho Beach Park remains a healthy ecosystem for Vancouver!
Meet at the bridge between the duck ponds.
• What to bring
Please bring sturdy shoes, and water. Tools and snacks will be provided.
• Important to know
The weather will be cool so dress for the weather! | | Add To Calendar | | |
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June Stewardship at Means of Production Where Means of Production Garden, Vancouver, BC, Canada Description Sessions are led by Jaymie Johnson and are drop in opportunities to become familiar with the crops growing at both Trillium North and Means of Production Garden. Time is spent primarily on seasonal stewardship tasks from planting, harvesting and weeding with fun diversions into the studio potential that the various crops offer. Some dates overlap with other programs, creating opportunity for collaborations and show and tell of what is happening in the gardens! Jaymie is an artist with an education in both Permaculture and Fine Arts and has been working with Cameron Cartiere (BorderFree Bees) and Sharon Kallis in developing her own community engaged practice that brings these two worlds together.
Date: Sun, 9 June 2019
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Means of Production Garden (East 6th Avenue @ St Catherines St)
Sign up at:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/june-stewardship-at-mop-tickets-54312379790 | | Add To Calendar | | |
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Natural History Events Where Various Locations Description Join David Cook, biologist, on a variety of nature walks during the month of June!
• June 9 - Old-growth forest ecology & plant ID walk
• June 22 - "Can native and introduced plants live in harmony" botany talk
• June 25 - Old-growth forest walk
While free, registration is required as events are weather permitting and may need to be rescheduled.
For more information and to register, please contact David (cookeco2@yahoo.com). | | Add To Calendar | | |
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Pollen Pals Exhibit at VanDusen Botanical Garden Where VanDusen Botanical Garden, Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada Description See what the buzz is all about! Explore our new interactive exhibit developed in partnership with the Design Formation Program at Langara College. Appropriate for all ages, this fun and educational exhibit showcases pollinators, plants, food, and how we can support pollinators in an urban environment.
June 12 – July 1 outside in the Perennial Garden
July 3 – 15 in the Discovery Room
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Everett Crowley Park Work Party Where Entrance/Parking for Everett Crowley Park Trails, Kerr Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada Description The Everett Crowley Park Committee (ECPC) is hosting our next stewardship event on Saturday, June 15th. Join us for an invasive plant pull!
Date: Saturday June 15th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Everett Crowley Park (meet at the parking lot on Kerr St)
Gloves, tools and refreshments will be provided. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy, close-toed shoes. If you are running late to the event, check the park signboard, as we will post a map/directions to our work area.
Feel free to get in contact with us if you have any questions or would like more information at:
twitter: @ecpcstewards
E-mail: ecpcstewards@gmail.com
Hope to see you there! | | Add To Calendar | | |
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Eastside Ecostewards – Community Clean-up Where Hastings Park, East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada Description Eastside Ecostewards brings together members of the Hastings-Sunrise community to care for our parks and wild spaces in a sustainable, community oriented way.
Join us on June 15th from 10:30AM to 12:30PM at the Hastings Park for a community clean-up.
For more information and register to volunteer, please contact Josh at es.ecostewards@gmail.com. Please complete a wavier form. | | Add To Calendar | | |
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Sunset Pollinator Pathway - Bee-In Where Langara, West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada Description Come out and visit Sunset Pollinator Pathway on Saturday, June 15th, at Langara College! Sunset Pollinator Pathway will share knowledge about the importance of pollinators in the city and how we can provide support for them. Activities include a tour of our bee hives, talks about pollinators and flowers, and a visit to the Langara Community Garden.
This is a free event is from 11AM to 5PM and also includes live music, food trucks, kids' zone, and more!
For more information on the event, visit https://beyond49.langara.ca/
For specific questions, please email: jyyang@langara.ca | | Add To Calendar | | |
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5th & Pine Pollination Stewardship Event Where 1696 W 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1N8, Canada Description Become a steward of Fifth and Pine pop-up park!
On Thursday, June 20th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm the Park Board will host a community stewardship event. We will tidy up the space and build on the existing pollinator habitat with more flowering plants and grasses. Come by for a few minutes, an hour, or the whole event. Bring your friends!
Be prepared: Rain or shine: Please dress for the weather.
What to bring: We have gloves and tools for everyone, but if you have favourite gardening gloves or tools, please bring them along. We‘ll also have light refreshments to share.
Register by:
email: parkstewards@vancouver.ca
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Vancouver-Environment-Meetup/events/261676357/ | | Add To Calendar | | |
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Summer Solstice Foragers' Feast Where Slocan Community Hall, Vancouver, BC, Canada Description Let's celebrate the long days and sweet fruits of summer! This community potluck welcomes everybody to bring a dish to share that contains at least one ingredient that was ethically foraged or grown by the maker.
Registration is not yet open, but watch the Still Moon Arts Society Facebook Page for more info forthcoming: facebook.com/StillMoonArts
Date: June 20th from 5:00PM to 8:00PM
Location: Slocan Community Hall (2750 E 29th Avenue) | | Add To Calendar | | |
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Community Food Forest Stewardship Guild 2019 - Soil tending, bee habitat awareness Where Means of Production Garden, Vancouver, BC, Canada Description Want to get your hands dirty with some permaculture practice right in the city? At Means of Production Garden, leader Ryan Vasseur will guide Guild members in key skills for maintaining a community food forest in good health and maximum productivity.
Soil tending and bee habitat awareness are the focus of this summer session on June 22, July 27, Aug 24 from 10AM to 1PM at Means of Production Garden (E 6th Ave @ St.Catherines, Mount Pleasant).
Registration for the session is $113 including all tool use and materials, snacks and tea provided.
Learn more about the full program at: https://earthand.com/2018/12/05/community-food-forest-stewardship-guild-2019/ | | Add To Calendar | | |
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Seed Generation Youth Garden Project Where Eco-Pavilion at Strathcona Community Garden - 759 Malkin Avenue, Vancouver Description Red Fox Healthy Living Society and Environmental Youth Alliance invite you on Saturday, June 23rd to help us celebrate the Seed Generation Youth Garden Project. Funded by Employment and Social Development Canada, the Seed Generation Garden Project brings together the minds, hands, and hearts of the youth in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside through growing food and traditional indigenous plants while learning about reconciliation and the relationship we have with the land.
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon with family-friendly games and interactive activities.
The event is from 11:00AM to 2:00PM on Sunday June 23rd, but make sure to join us from 12:00PM to 12:30PM for the Welcoming Ceremonly and Acknowledgements.
Refreshments will be provided. | | Add To Calendar | | |
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Still Creek Streamkeepers Meeting Where Slocan Community Hall, Vancouver, BC, Canada Description Interested in the Health of Still Creek and the Renfrew Ravine? Join the Still Creek Streamkeepers for our monthly public meeting.
Date: June 24th from 6:30PM to 8:30PM
Location: Slocan Community Hall (2750 E 29th Avenue) | | Add To Calendar | | |
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Colour Me Local Dye Garden Work Party Where Renfrew Ravine Park, Renfrew Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada Description The Colour Me Local Dye garden was installed by Still Moon Arts Society in April 2019. Join us to help weed and water, and learn about different dye plants and how they make natural dyes. We need many hands to maintain the garden full of plants for dyes, medicinal uses & supporting pollinators. No experience is necessary and everyone is welcome.
Date: June 26th
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Renfrew Ravine Park at Renfrew Street and 24th Avenue
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Blackberry Removal and Weaving Session Where Slocan Community Hall, Vancouver, BC, Canada Description Blackberry thickets grow intensely all over Vancouver, sometimes impeding on the growth of other plants. At this event, we will remove new canes to help curb growth, and learn how to strip the thorns and use the bark for weaving. Snacks provided.
Date: June 29th
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Meet at Slocan Community Hall (2750 E 29th Avenue) and walk to Renfrew Ravine | | Add To Calendar | | |
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2nd Annual Invasive Species Cook-off! Where Adanac Park, Boundary Road, Vancouver, BC, Canada Description Save the date for the second annual Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver Invasive Species Cook-off!
Date: Thursday, July 11 from 5:30PM to 7:00PM
Locaiton: Adanac Park Fieldhouse (1025 Boundary Road)
Please RSVP by texting 604-880-8358 or by emailing info@iscmv.ca
For more information, visit iscmv.ca | | Add To Calendar | | |
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