Fraser Valley Conservancy

Outdoor Movie Night - CANCELLED
2024-09-21 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Sage and Solace Farm, 2768 256th Street, Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Sorry, this event has been cancelled. We hope to see you at another upcoming event, soon!

Volunteering: Where Heart Meets Impact
2024-09-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Abbotsford Exhibition Park, Ag-Rec Gallery, 32470 Haida Drive, Abbotsford, British Columbia, V2T 5A6, Canada
Indoor – Relax, Learn, Ask, Discuss
Curious about becoming a more engaged member of your community? Join us for a FREE presentation on the benefits of volunteering—both for people and the environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn about various volunteer opportunities across the Fraser Valley.
Meet friendly and knowledgeable staff from the City of Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley Conservancy who are eager to share their passion for conservation and community service. We are here to answer your questions and help you on your journey to becoming more engaged in your community. This presentation is open to everyone – whether you are already volunteering or are new.
Light refreshments will be offered.
Takeaways:
🌿 Learn about how volunteering can enrich your life.
🌿 Meet like-minded people who also have a passion for supporting communities and the environment.
🌿 Discover volunteer opportunities in Abbotsford and across the Fraser Valley.
🌿 Learn how you can make a difference, no matter your skill level.
🌿 Make the leap from thinking about volunteering to getting started today!
Free event. Registration required.
Important: The minimum age requirement for this event is 13.
This volunteer activity is worth 5 Service Seeds!
Special guests:
🌱 Mission Environmental Stewardship Society (MESSociety)
🌱 Archway Community Services
🌱 Abbotsford Mission Nature Club
🌱 Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
🌱 Earthwise Society

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Fall Native Plant Sale 2024
2024-08-25 - 2024-09-29 | British Columbia
The Fall Native Plant Sale opens August 25th! Support our biggest fundraiser of the year and find beautiful native trees and shrubs to help nature thrive in your backyard.

Here’s how it works:

Browse our online catalogue for the native plants of your dreams.
Purchase online before September 29th – don’t delay, the best plants sell out fast!
While you are shopping, select a time of day to pick up your order on October 5th.
Receive an order confirmation email with details about where to pick up your order.
Come out to Bradner, Abbotsford on October 5th to pick up your plants and ask any plant questions you may have!

The online store is open until midnight on September 29th.
Visit the store now!

Morning Glory Removal at Horn Creek Park
2024-08-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Horn Creek Park, 32888 Maclure Rd, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 0K9, Canada
Outdoor – Dig, Pull, Pile, 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 with the restoration of Horn Creek Park in Abbotsford.
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.
• Able to differentiate between invasive morning glory and native plant species.

Click here to read the full volunteer job description.

Registration Required.
This volunteer activity is worth 6 Service Seeds!

Lane Creek - Invasive Plants: Hands-on workparty
2024-08-03 09:00 - 13:30 | Lane Creek, 33247 2nd Ave, Mission, British Columbia, V2V 1J9
Outdoor – Clip, Remove, Pile, 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 with the restoration of Lane Creek in Mission. All tools and training will be provided along with refreshments.

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.
• Able to differentiate between invasive plant species and native plant species.
• Himalayan blackberry will be the main focus of removal at this site.
Click here to read the full Volunteer Job Description

Registration required.
This volunteer activity is worth 9 Service Seeds!

McKee Park - Invasive Plants: Hands-on Workparty
2024-07-27 09:00 - 13:30 | McKee Park, Skeena Ave, Abbotsford, British Columbia, V2S 7H5, Canada
Outdoor – Clip, Remove, Pile, 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 with the restoration of McKee Park in Abbotsford. All tools and training will be provided along with refreshments.

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.
• Able to differentiate between invasive plant species and native plant species.
• Species being removed are english ivy, himalayan blackberry, lamium, and small balsam.
Click here to read the full volunteer job description.

Registration required.

Invasive Plants Workshop - Mission
2024-07-17 18:00 - 20:30 | All Saints Hall, 33077 2nd Ave, Mission, British Columbia, V2V 1J7, Canada
Indoor – Relax, Learn, Ask, Discuss
Attention Fraser Valley residents! Want to learn about how to control those pesky invasive plants taking over your neighbourhood? Come join us for an informative workshop co-hosted by the Fraser Valley Invasive Species Society.
This workshop is also great for Habitat Healers looking to learn more about how they can take action in the community!

Find out how invasive plants impact the local environment.
Learn tips and tricks to help tackle them and make a real difference.
Get resources to help identify invasive plants and their lookalikes.
Bring your invasive plant question and get answers from an expert!

Sign up now to get started!

Registration required.

Invasive Plants Workshop - Abbotsford
2024-07-13 10:30 - 13:00 | Abbotsford Exhibition Park, Legacy Conference Room, 32470 Haida Drive, Abbotsford, B.C., V2T 5A6, Canada
Indoor – Relax, Learn, Ask, Discuss
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This workshop is also great for Habitat Healers looking to learn more about how they can take action in the community!
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Registration required.

Toadlet Fencing
2024-06-29 09:00 - 13:00 | Ryder Lake – Mailboxes at Elk View Rd. and Ryder Lake Rd., Canada
Outdoor – Carry, Walk, Hammer, Staple
Do you live in the Fraser Valley? Are you interested in helping nature and wildlife in your neighbourhood? We have an event coming up that might interest you! This Ryder Lake Nature Team event is open to anyone living in the Fraser Valley. We will be building a temporary fence along Elk View Road to help amphibians travel from the breeding wetlands to the forest!

Volunteer Assets:

• Capable of lifting up to 15 lbs and climb over fencing
• Comfortable using a shovel, hammer and staple gun
• Able to stand and walk on uneven ground/in a ditch along a road, and in a hay field
• Works well in a team and follows instructions
Click here to read the full volunteer job description.
Registration Required.

Morning Glory Removal at Horn Creek Park
2024-06-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Horn Creek Park, 32888 Maclure Rd, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 0K9, Canada
Outdoor – Dig, Pull, Pile, 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 with the restoration of Horn Creek Park in Abbotsford.

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.
• Able to differentiate between invasive morning glory and native plant species.

Click here to read the full volunteer description.

Registration Required.

Venture McKee Park: A guided tour
2024-06-22 10:00 - 12:30 | McKee Park, Skeena Ave, Abbotsford, British Columbia, V2S 7H5, Canada
Outdoor – Walk, Learn, Discover, Connect
Join us for a family-friendly walk guided by local experts to discover what makes McKee Park an important spot. From learning the names of our native plants to hunting for sneaky critters, you’ll be on a mission to uncover the secrets of nature right in our backyard. Get outside, connect with nature, and grow your awareness of how to be a Habitat Healer!
Learning Takeaways:
• Learn about the habitat at McKee Park
• What makes McKee Park special
• Identify native plants and look for critters
• Meet likeminded people

Registration required.

Tadpole Professional Training Workshop
2024-06-20 13:00 - 15:00 | British Columbia
Register now for our 2024 Oregon Spotted Frog Tadpole Identification Workshop! This virtual training workshop will enable environmental professionals to accurately identify and distinguish tadpoles, metamorphs and juveniles of Lower Mainland frog species caught during work in and around waterways, ditches, or wetlands. This is an important professional development opportunity for environmental monitors to ensure due diligence and accuracy in amphibian identification.
Environmental professionals, contractors, or government staff – if you will be working in the Lower Mainland you may encounter species at risk including Oregon Spotted Frogs and Northern Red-legged Frogs. Tadpoles can be challenging to identify, especially when differentiating between these two species. This workshop will outline how you can identify frog tadpoles in the Lower Mainland, including which features can help you distinguish between the very similar-looking tadpoles, metamorphs and juveniles of Rana pretiosa and Rana aurora.
This training will be provided by Jenn Barden, Program Coordinator at the Fraser Valley Conservancy, and Briar Hunter, Ecosystem Biologist with the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. Both are specialists in Oregon Spotted Frogs and have extensive amphibian and reptile experience.
Date: June 20, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm PDT
Platform: Online via Zoom
Cost: $25 per person
Access: Participants who pay to attend will receive a link to a recording of the presentation. Those who are unable to attend can still receive a recording by registering.
After the workshop participants will receive a new resource document that can be used to identify Oregon Spotted Frog and Northern Red-legged Frog tadpoles, metamorphs and juveniles in the field!
Once registered, you will receive an email with session details and a meeting link will be sent out a week before the event.
REGISTER NOW
Additional Information
This session is intended for environmental professionals including environmental monitors, municipal staff, and decision-makers who may come into contact with Oregon Spotted Frog and its habitat. The Oregon Spotted Frog is highly Endangered (provincially and federally). Within Canada, it is only known to occur in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. It lives in water year-round and is found in a variety of agricultural ditches, sloughs, shallow wetlands, and marshes. In the past decade, two new populations of Oregon Spotted Frog have been discovered in Abbotsford and Chilliwack, suggesting there are more potential areas where this endangered frog may be undiscovered. Oregon Spotted Frogs are most likely to be encountered during regular drainage maintenance works; however, few environmental monitors are trained in the identification of this cryptic species, particularly for tadpoles and juveniles.

For questions, please contact Jenn: jenn@fraservalleyconservancy.ca

This training is made possible thanks to funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Explore Lane Creek: A guided tour
2024-06-15 10:00 - 12:30 | Lane Creek, 33247 2nd Ave, Mission, British Columbia, V2V 1J9
Outdoor – Walk, Learn, Discover, Connect
Join us for a family-friendly walk guided by local experts to discover what makes Lane Creek an important spot. From learning the names of our native plants to hunting for sneaky critters, you’ll be on a mission to uncover the secrets of nature right in our backyard. Get outside, connect with nature, and grow your awareness of how to be a Habitat Healer!
Learning Takeaways:
• Learn about the habitat at Lane Creek
• What makes Lane Creek special
• Identify native plants and look for critters
• Meet likeminded people

Registration required.

Potluck and Annual General Meeting 2024
2024-05-28 17:30 - 20:00 | Matsqui Recreation Centre Multi Purpose 2/3 Room, 3106 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford, British Columbia, V2T 4B9, Canada
Join the FVC staff and fellow members to share food and stories about what we have been up to this past year in our common goal of protecting nature. Following dinner, we will host our annual general meeting.
Doors open at 5:30 pm
Dinner served at 6:00 pm
AGM from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
To help us plan and to ensure we have a good balance of food items please, RSVP by May 26th. Feel free to bring a guest just let us know how many people will be attending.
Please include with your potluck contribution:

ingredients list
serving utensil(s)
your name on the bottom of your serving dish (so we know who it belongs to!)

Please RSVP by clicking the button below

Volunteer Education: Equipping You for Your Journey to Care for Nature! - Abbotsford
2024-05-25 15:30 - 17:45 | Matsqui Recreation Centre Multi Purpose 2/3 Room, 3106 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford, British Columbia, V2T 4B9, Canada
Join us, in Abbotsford, for a two-hour educational event where we equip you with the knowledge you need to start your journey as a Habitat Healer volunteer:
– What are the habitats we find in the Fraser Valley?
– How do we know if habitats are healthy?
– How can we “heal” unhealthy habitats?
– What is the Habitat Healers volunteer program doing this year?
– How do we get involved in caring for nature in the community?
Habitat Healers is open to everyone in the Fraser Valley. Current Habitat Healers – come out to hear new updates to the program and learn how you can get involved this year. Abbotsford and Mission events with the same name will have the same information.
Refreshments provided (water, tea, coffee, and snacks).

Registration required.
Registration opens on April 24.

Volunteer Education: Equipping You for Your Journey to Care for Nature! - Mission
2024-05-15 18:00 - 20:15 | All Saints Hall, 33077 2nd Ave, Mission, British Columbia, V2V 1J7, Canada
Join us, in Mission, for a two-hour educational event where we equip you with the knowledge you need to start your journey as a Habitat Healer volunteer:
– What are the habitats we find in the Fraser Valley?
– How do we know if habitats are healthy?
– How can we “heal” unhealthy habitats?
– What is the Habitat Healers volunteer program doing this year?
– How do we get involved in caring for nature in the community?
Habitat Healers is open to everyone in the Fraser Valley. Current Habitat Healers – come out to hear new updates to the program and learn how you can get involved this year. Abbotsford and Mission events with the same name will have the same information.
Refreshments provided (water, tea, coffee, and snacks).

Registration required.
Registration opens on April 24.

Spring Plant Sale: Fundraiser Pick-up Support
2024-05-11 07:30 - 14:30 | British Columbia
Support us at our upcoming plant sale fundraiser by volunteering. Your role will involve checking and loading plant orders into vehicles, ensuring a smooth customer experience. You’re helping to make our biggest fundraiser of the year a success!
Registration is required.
Time Slots Available: 7:30 am – 11 am; 11 am – 2:30 pm
Outdoor – Check, Assist, Load, Smile
Volunteer Assets:
• Capable of lifting up to 20 lbs
• Able to stand for long periods
• Organized with good attention to detail
• Works well in a team and follows instructions
• Aware of traffic
Read Full Volunteer Description

Spring Plant Sale: Plant Sorting Volunteer
2024-05-08 08:30 - 15:00 | British Columbia
Are you passionate about nature and want to make a difference in your community? Join our team of volunteers to help us prepare for the Spring Native Plant Sale Fundraiser.
Learn from and work with Jon Blais, our Habitat Enhancement Coordinator. You will learn how to identify different native plants. Volunteers are responsible for sorting and labelling plants for public orders. Your efforts will help to raise funds that we use toward stewardship and conservation work.

Registration required.

Outdoor – Unload, Lift, Sort, Label
Volunteer Assets:
• Capable of lifting up to 20 lbs
• Able to stand for long periods
• Native plant knowledge is an asset (but will train)
• Organized with good attention to detail
• Works well in a team and follows instructions
Read Full Volunteer Description

Spring Native Plant Sale 2024
2024-03-31 - 2024-05-05 | British Columbia
The Spring Native Plant Sale is open! Support our biggest fundraiser of the year and find rare and beautiful native plants to help nature thrive in your backyard.

Here’s how it works:

Browse our online catalogue for the native plants of your dreams.
Purchase online before May 5th – don’t delay, the best plants sell out fast!
While you are shopping, select a time of day to pick up your order on May 11th.
Receive an order confirmation email with details about where to pick up your order.
Come out to West Abbotsford on May 11th to pick up your plants and ask any plant questions you may have!

The online store is open until midnight on May 5th.
Visit the store now!

Oregon Spotted Frog Professional Training 2024
2024-03-14 - 2024-03-15 | British Columbia
Register now for the 2024 Oregon Spotted Frog Identification training session. This training will enable environmental monitors (staff or contractors) to accurately identify and distinguish local frog species caught during work in and around waterways, ditches, or wetlands. This is an important professional development opportunity for environmental monitors to ensure due diligence and accuracy in amphibian identification. If your organization will be working in Oregon Spotted Frog areas and would like to send a group for hands-on frog identification and habitat recognition training, please consider this limited-time opportunity.

Training will be provided by Jenn Barden and Aleesha Switzer, specialists in Oregon Spotted Frogs. The charge for this 2.5-hour training session will be $25 per person. Training will take place at an Oregon Spotted Frog wetland site in Agassiz. Additional details will be made available upon registration.
Four session options are offered across two dates based on the frog breeding window in 2024:
Thursday, March 14th 9:30am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-3:30pm
Friday, March 15th 9:30am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-3:30pm
Note: registration closes at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, March 13th.

Depending on the demand, new dates may be added. If conditions change, the dates may need to be adjusted slightly (for example, if a large freeze event halts breeding and frogs are not available for in-hand identification training). Participants will be notified as quickly as possible if any schedule changes need to be made.
Once Registered – You will receive an email with additional details on the session, including when and where to meet.
Space is limited – register now

Additional Information
This session is intended for environmental professionals including environmental monitors, municipal staff, and decision-makers who come into contact with Oregon Spotted Frog and its habitat. Oregon Spotted Frog is highly Endangered (provincially and federally). Within Canada, it is only known to occur in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. It lives in water year-round and is found in a variety of agricultural ditches, sloughs, shallow wetlands, and marshes. In the past decade, two new populations of Oregon Spotted Frog have been discovered in Abbotsford and Chilliwack, suggesting there are more potential areas where this endangered frog may be undiscovered. Oregon Spotted Frogs are most likely to be encountered during regular drainage maintenance works; however, few environmental monitors are trained in the identification of this cryptic species.

For questions, please contact Jenn: jenn@fraservalleyconservancy.ca

This training is made possible thanks to funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Spring Amphibian Fencing Installation
2024-02-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Ryder Lake, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V4Z 1G7, Canada
** This event is for Ryder Lake and Chilliwack residents only**
Do you live in Ryder Lake or Chilliwack? Are you interested in helping nature and wildlife in your neighbourhood? This event might interest you!

On February 17th, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the Ryder Lake Nature Team will be building a temporary fence along Elk View Road to help amphibians return to the wetlands.

Wildlife Protection Event – Temporary Fencing Installation
The Work

We’re looking for energetic volunteers to help us install 150m of silt fencing to direct amphibians like frogs, toads, and salamanders travelling back to the wetlands!
This will involve installing fencing along the ditch on Elk View Road.

Why It’s Helpful

In late February/early March, the amphibians are travelling back to their important breeding wetland in Ryder Lake. There is a crossing structure called the “Toad Tunnel” that runs under Elk View Road.
The fencing you will install helps guide these amphibians to the crossing structure so they can safely pass under the road.

Responsibilities

Help install the silt fencing.
Use tools to dig trenches, hammer in wooden stakes, and attach fencing material to the wooden stakes.

Requirements

Be prepared to spend a few hours outdoors alongside a road.
Can use tools such as shovels to dig into the wet ground.
Hammering wooden stakes into the ground, and using a staple gun to secure the fence.
Wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear (Rubber boots or hiking boots that can get a little muddy) and work gloves.
Access to a vehicle to travel within the Ryder Lake area.
Bring your own water bottle.

Training/Equipment

All training required will be provided on the day of.
All tools will be provided, including shovels, pickaxes, sledgehammers, staple guns, and staples.

Safety

Dress appropriately for wet, cold, weather.
High-visibility vests and work gloves will be provided (you are welcome to bring your own).

Setting

Outdoors in the right-of-way adjacent to Elk View Road.
There is no shelter or bathroom facilities on site.

Location

Ryder Lake Neighbourhood
Parking: The mailboxes on Elk View Road.
Date: Saturday, February 11th, 2024
Time: 9 am to 11 am
RAIN OR SHINE
This event may be rescheduled if the ground is too hard to dig a trench. The Program Coordinator will update everyone about schedule changes asap.

Click “Register Here” to sign-up for the event!

Do you live outside of Ryder Lake but are interested in events like this? Click here to sign up for our volunteer program!

Hibernating for the Holidays
2023-12-22 - 2024-01-02 | British Columbia
After a busy year, it’s time for the Fraser Valley Conservancy staff to take a break!
Our office will be closed from December 22nd to January 2nd.
We wish all of our friends and supporters a wonderful holiday season.

See you in the new year!

Art for Wildlife Auction 2023
2023-11-24 16:00 - 19:00 | University of the Fraser Valley, 33844 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Join the University of the Fraser Valley’s Wildlife Protection Club for a special fundraising event!
Find that perfect gift for the nature-lover in your life and support the Fraser Valley Conservancy at the same time.
Bid online starting NOW or in-person from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday, November 24th at the UFV Evered Hall.
Visit can.givergy.com/ArtforWildlife2023 to see the art up for auction and place your bid!

Salmon in the City
2023-11-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Windebank, 32559 Logan Ave, Mission, British Columbia, V2V 6W8
Join us at 1:00 pm in celebration at this free community event!
The return of salmon spawning at the Fraser Valley Conservancy’s conservation property along Windebank Creek in Mission is a special time of year. We invite you to join us to learn and celebrate!
Schedule of events
1:00 – 1:45 – Guest speakers

Learn about the history of Windebank property and the ongoing work to protect it
Hear from Natashia Cox of the Fraser Valley Watersheds Coalition about the importance of Mission’s urban streams and the salmon who spawn right in our backyards
Listen to a special message from Mission’s Mayor Horn

1:45 – 2:30 – Family-friendly activities

Search for spawning salmon on the Windebank property in our family-friendly scavenger hunt
Meet and greet with FVC staff and board members to answer your nature questions
Pick up a free tree to plant at home!

We’ll also be celebrating the hard work of our newly established Habitat Healers Ambassador Team in Mission. Learn how you can volunteer and learn with us, too!
Bring your nature questions, learn about the history of the Windebank Creek site, and the importance of community involvement. Meet like-minded folks in Mission who care deeply about stream-side habitat, their neigbourhood, and nature alike.
Please bring your family and friends to join us. No registration is required. Event takes place outdoors rain or shine.
You’ll find us at the dead end at the west end of Logan Ave, Mission, in front of Embers BBQ House.
Parking is available on the street (where permitted) and in the parking lot of the strip mall on the north side of Logan Avenue. Please do not block entryways or access to businesses.

This event is made possible by funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada. Thank you!

Nature Stewardship School: Stewardship Slipups
2023-11-04 13:00 - 16:30 | British Columbia
Learn To Avoid the Top 5 Mistakes Made When Caring For Nature
Register now!
THE STEWARDSHIP SLIPUPS WORKSHOP IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Join the FVC’s Tamsin Baker and Joelle Krol for this in-person event on November 4th in Mission.
Have you ever worried that your stewardship activities may be doing more harm than good?
We polled environmental professionals across the Fraser Valley and our FVC staff to find the top five common mistakes people make when they are trying to care for nature.

This workshop focuses on avoiding mistakes when:

Installing boxes for birds, or bats
Managing streamside or pondside habitat
Moving, relocating, or rescuing wildlife
Finding information online
And More!

This is your opportunity to avoid stewardship slipups in your yard and become a champion for nature in the Fraser Valley!
Event Details
Date: November 4th, 2023
Time: 1:00pm – 4:30pm; doors open at 12:30pm
Location: Boswyk Seniors Activity Centre – 7682 Grand St, Mission, BC

Refreshments will be available.
There will be breaks, and opportunities to chat with fellow participants and FVC staff.
This workshop is designed to be appropriate for ages 13 and up.
This workshop is in partnership with the Abbotsford-Mission Nature Club.
Registration
Registration is required for this workshop.
While there is no fee to register, we will be accepting donations at the door.
If you are unable to register, we have reached the maximum number of attendees for the event.

Haig Highway Planting
2023-11-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Haig Highway Phase 2 Planting Site, Morrow Road, Agassiz, British Columbia, Canada
Come help us plant 200 native trees and shrubs along a riparian area near Haig Highway to make Agassiz a healthier and happier habitat for all living creatures! A free lunch will be given to all participants!
We’re grateful for the opportunity to undertake our second annual planting event along Haig Highway with our Agassiz Habitat Healers team. In 2022, the Habitat Healers team planted over 400 native trees and shrubs along a section of Haig Highway near Elm Road. This year, the Habitat Healers team would like you to join them in planting 200 more native trees and shrubs near a riparian area that is behind the dog park section of the walking trail (near the intersection of Haig Highway and Morrow Road).
This planting project aims to add vegetation along this riparian area for the betterment of wildlife such as birds, pollinators, and aquatic life forms. By planting native trees and shrubs along Haig Highway, we will stabilize stream banks, provide shade, help the soil absorb rainfall, reduce pollutants, and create a diverse habitat and travelling corridor for urban wildlife.
Learn how to select, propagate, and plant native trees and shrubs in an urban riparian habitat, while also planting trees whose shade you’ll walk under for years to come!
We will provide all necessary equipment, as well as refreshments. However, if you have your own gardening gloves you would rather use, please feel free to bring them. Please dress in closed-toed shoes, long sleeves and long pants, and come prepared to brave any kind of weather!
Children are welcome as long as they come with parental supervision.
We’ll be meeting near the intersection of Morrow Road and Haig Highway at 9:00 a.m.

Lane Creek Planting
2023-10-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Lane Creek, 33247 2nd Ave, Mission, British Columbia, V2V 1J9
This event is at capacity for volunteers! So registration is now closed.
If you would like to help plant trees at a future event, sign-up for our Step to It newsletter
Come help us plant 1000 native trees and shrubs along Lane Creek to make Mission a healthier and happier habitat for all living creatures! A free lunch will be given to all participants! As well, free seedlings will be given to all participants and passers-by so they can plant a native tree and/or shrub in their own backyard.
Lane Creek is an important habitat for many species of wildlife, as well as a beautiful walking trail for Mission residents to enjoy. By planting native trees and shrubs along Lane Creek, we will stabilize stream banks, provide shade, help the soil absorb rainfall, reduce pollutants, and create a diverse habitat and travelling corridor for urban wildlife.
Learn how to select, propagate, and plant native trees and shrubs in an urban riparian habitat, while also planting trees whose shade you’ll walk under for years to come!
We will provide all necessary equipment, as well as refreshments. However, if you have your own gardening gloves you would rather use, please feel free to bring them.
Please dress in closed-toed shoes, long sleeves and long pants, and come prepared to brave any kind of weather!
Children are welcome as long as they come with parental supervision.
We’ll be meeting at the back of the Mission Library parking lot at 9:00 a.m.

Lane Creek Fall Work Party
2023-10-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Lane Creek, 33247 2nd Ave, Mission, British Columbia, V2V 1J9
Come help us remove litter and invasive plant species from Lane Creek to help prepare the site for our planting event! A free lunch will be provided to all who come out! Also, free seedlings will be given out to all participants and passers-by so you can plant a native tree and/or shrub in your own backyard!
We will provide all necessary equipment, as well as refreshments. However, if you have your own gardening gloves or garbage pickers you would rather use, please feel free to bring them.
Please dress in closed-toed shoes, long sleeves and long pants, as we may be removing prickly plants, like the Himalayan Blackberry.
Children are welcome as long as they come with parental supervision.
The work party will take place rain or shine, so come prepared to brave any predicament that Mother Nature may throw at us!
We’ll be meeting at the back of the Mission Library parking lot at 10:00 a.m.

Fall Native Plant Sale 2023
2023-09-30 10:00 - 14:00 | British Columbia
Order your plants online:
The store is open until midnight on September 24th, 2023.
SHOP NOW!

Pick up your plants:
When: September 30th, 2023
Where: Bradner, Abbotsford (you will receive the exact location details once you purchase)

Sort Plants With Us!
2023-09-28 10:00 - 15:00 | British Columbia
On Thursday September 28th, we need your help organizing all of our plants into their orders! This involves identifying, sorting, and moving plants around.
This is a great opportunity to learn and improve your native plant identification skills!

Why It’s Helpful

Our Native Plant Sale pick-up day is on Saturday the 30th. We need to prepare and organize all the orders. Your volunteering will ensure that our plant sale goes smoothly!

Responsibilities

Be prepared to spend the day moving and labeling plants. There will be lots of bending and lifting involved.
Work with a fun team to sort hundreds of plants into order groupings.
Must be able to follow instructions and have good attention to details to ensure all the orders have the correct plants.

Training/Equipment

All training, including plant identification, will be provided on the day.

Safety

Dress appropriately for the weather as we will be outside.
Wear sturdy footwear and bring your gardening gloves. We will have some available if you need them.
Bring a refillable water bottle (water will be provided).

Setting and Location

Bradner, Abbotsford. Exact location will be provided upon registration.
We will be outdoors under a covered area.
There is a port-a-potty available on site.

Commitment

Thursday, September 28th, 2023.
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (or sooner if we finish early)
Rain or shine!

Are you able to come out and help? Sign up using the link below!
