Fraser Valley Conservancy

Trail Camera Reviewer
2026-05-18 09:00 - 2026-06-14 16:00 UTC | British Columbia
Indoor – Watch, Check, Count, Record

The Fraser Valley Conservancy owns properties that are important wildlife corridors. We have set up cameras that automatically record photos along game trails on these properties. We are seeking a dedicated volunteer to review the photos and videos regularly, and to identify and count the species captured. This will help us understand the type and behaviour of the wildlife that benefit from our properties.
Time commitment:

review existing data – up to 4-6 hours of work
seasonally – 3-4 hours of work every month

This is an at-home volunteer role.
You must have access to a computer/laptop and a stable internet connection.

Click here to read the full volunteer job description.

Annual General Meeting
2026-05-27 19:00 | British Columbia
Our Annual General Meeting for 2025 will be on Zoom May 27th, 2026 @ 7:00 PM.
The agenda will highlight and review 2025 including:

Report from the President
Report from the Executive Director
Financial Report by the Treasurer
Board of Director Elections

Current members will receive an invite via email.
Guests are welcome! Please email Joanne@fraservalleyconservancy.ca for details.

Toadlet Fencing 2026
2026-07-09 10:00 - 13:30 | Ryder Lake – Mailboxes at Elk View Rd. and Ryder Lake Rd., Canada
Outdoor – Carry, Walk, Hammer, Staple
Are you interested in helping nature and wildlife in the Fraser Valley? 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. This will help guide the toadlets and other juvenile frogs to safe road crossings (aka the toad tunnel) so they can travel from their breeding wetland to their new forest homes!

Volunteer requirements:

• Capable of lifting up to 15 lbs and climbing 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.

Click here to register
Registration is required so we can update you if there is a change in plans.
Date and time are subject to change due to weather and amphibian activity.

Invasive Plant Clean-up at Three Creeks
2026-08-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Abbotsford
Outdoor – Cut, Pull, Dig, Learn
Are you interested in helping nature on our conservation properties? We need volunteers to help us control invasive plants and monitor the condition of our beautiful Three Creeks property on McKee Peak, in Abbotsford.
Did you know this property has been identified as an important wildlife corridor and habitat hub by the city? You can help by assisting Spencer with controlling the blackberry, lamium, and other invasive plants that we are trying to eradicate to protect the integrity of the habitat.
You will also get a chance to experience this special place and learn about some of the cool critters who call it home.

Volunteer requirements:

Be comfortable working in a forest without trails
Be able to crawl over logs, duck through bushes, kneel and pull
Capable of working on uneven and sloped terrain
Comfortable using gardening tools such as shovels, pickaxes, trowels, and hand pruners
Be able to differentiate between invasive plant species and native plant species (training will be provided)
Click here to read the full volunteer job description.
Interested? Click here or the registration button below to sign up for the event this Saturday the 15th.

Trap Wash for Frogs
2026-08-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Abbotsford
Outdoor – Sort, Wash, Check, Count
Frog traps and population data go hand in hand. We need help to make sure our gear is ready to help endangered frogs. We need help counting, cleaning and storing traps. And, ask all your froggy questions!

Volunteer requirements:

• 16 years and up.
• Capable of standing for long periods of time.
• Not afraid to get a little wet and grimy!
• Able to bend and lift traps and bins up to 15 lbs.
• Works well in a team and follows instructions.
Click here to read the full volunteer job description.
Registration required.

Ivy and Blackberry Pull at Ryder Creek - Chilliwack River Valley
2026-08-22 10:30 - 14:30 | Ryder Creek Property, Chilliwack
Outdoor – Cut, Pull, Dig, Learn
Are you interested in helping nature on our rural conservation properties? We need volunteers to help us pull ivy, remove blackberry and monitor the condition of our Ryder Creek property in the Chilliwack River valley.
This property contains an important salmon stream and connects to endless acres of wildlife habitat. This is only the second year we have tackled the invasive plants on this property so we have a lot of work to do!
You will experience this special place and learn about some of the cool critters who call it home. This is also a great property to try out your iNaturalist skills!

Volunteer requirements:

Be comfortable working in the forest without trails
Be able to crawl over logs, duck through bushes, kneel and pull
Capable of working on uneven and sloped terrain
Comfortable using gardening tools such as shovels, pickaxes, trowels, and hand pruners
Be able to differentiate between invasive plant species and native plant species (training will be provided)
Click here to read the full volunteer job description.
Interested? Click here or the registration button below to sign up for the event this Saturday August, the 22nd.

Help Us Combat Invasive Plants on Our Properties!
2026-09-01 09:00 - 2026-10-31 16:30 | Abbotsford
Outdoor – Cut, Pull, Dig, Learn
Are you interested in helping nature and wildlife on our forested properties? We have opportunities to do just that coming throughout the summer and fall. We will need volunteers on an ongoing basis to help us enhance habitat on our conservation properties in Abbotsford and Chilliwack.
These invasive control events will happen during the week throughout September and October. We are collecting names for people who are interested and will reach out to you the week before the event to see if you are available.

Volunteer requirements:

Be comfortable working in a forest without trails
Be able to crawl over logs, duck through bushes, kneel and pull
Capable of working on uneven and sloped terrain
Comfortable using gardening tools such as shovels, pickaxes, trowels, and hand pruners
Be able to differentiate between invasive plant species and native plant species (training will be provided)
Species being removed are Himalayan blackberry, Yellow Archangel, English Ivy and others
Click here to read the full volunteer job description.
Fill out the form here to be added to the shortlist. People on the list will be contacted the week before the invasive control events begin.
Signup here
