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SUMMARY:Ryder Lake Residents - Nature Protection Event
DESCRIPTION:** This event is for Ryder Lake residents only**\nDo you live in Ryder Lake? Are you interested in helping nature and wildlife in your neighbourhood? We have an event coming up that might interest you!  \n\nFrom 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM this event will be a Ryder Lake Nature Team meeting. After the meeting\, we will be building a temporary fence along Elk View Road to help amphibians travel back to the wetlands.  \nCome join us for the meeting at 11:00 AM to learn more about this nature-based group in Ryder Lake\, or join us at 11:15 AM to help with our outdoor event. \n\n  \n\nWildlife Protection Event – Temporary Fencing Installation\nThe Work  \n\nWe’re looking for energetic volunteers to help us install 150m of silt fencing to direct amphibians traveling back to the wetlands!\nThis will involve installing fencing along the ditch on Elk View Road.\n\nWhy It’s Helpful\n\nIn late February/early March the amphibians are traveling back to their important breeding wetland in Ryder Lake. There is a crossing structure called the “Toad Tunnel”\, that runs under Elk View Road.\nThe fencing you will install helps guide these amphibians to the crossing structure so they can safely pass under the road.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nHelp install the silt fencing.\nUse tools to dig trenches\, hammer in wooden stakes\, and attach fencing material to the wooden stakes\n\nRequirements\n\nBe prepared to spend a few hours outdoors alongside a road.\nCan use tools such as shovels to dig into the wet ground.\nHammering wooden stakes into the ground\, and using a staple gun to secure the fence.\nWear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear (Rubber boots or hiking boots that can get a little muddy) and work gloves.\nAccess to a vehicle to travel within the Ryder Lake area.\n\nTraining/Equipment\n\nAll training required will be provided on the day of.\nAll tools will be provided including shovels\, pickaxes\, sledgehammers\, staple guns\, and staples.\nIf you’re able to\, bring your own gloves (we will provide gloves if you don’t have your own)\n\nSafety\n\nDress appropriately for wet\, cold\, weather.\nSafety vests will be provided (let us know if you want to bring your own!).\n\nSetting\n\nOutdoors in the right-of-way adjacent to Elk View Road.\nThere is no shelter or bathroom facilities on site.\n\nLocation\n\nRyder Lake Neighbourhood\nParking: The mailboxes on Elk View Road.\nSaturday\, February 11th\, 2023\n11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Nature Team meeting from 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM; Fencing event from 11:15 AM to 2:00 PM)\nRAIN OR SHINE\nThis event may be rescheduled if the ground is too hard to dig a trench. The Program Coordinator will update everyone about schedule changes asap.\n\n  \nClick the “Register Here” link below to sign-up for the event! \n  \n\nDo you live outside of Ryder Lake but are interested in events like this? Click here to sign up for our volunteer program!
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/ryder-lake-feb11-2023/
LOCATION:Ryder Lake – Mailboxes at Elk View Rd. and Ryder Lake Rd.\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Volunteer
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