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SUMMARY:Ryder Lake Residents - Nature Monitoring Event (Pond Check)
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  \nJoin us as we explore a wetland in Ryder Lake\, looking for amphibians and their egg masses. Learn ID skills and take this knowledge back to your own backyards! \n  \n\nWildlife Monitoring Event – Pond Checks\nThe Work\n\nHelp us monitor amphibian breeding by joining FVC staff at a wetland in Ryder Lake.\nYou will be looking for frogs\, toads\, salamanders\, and their egg masses!\n\nWhy it’s Helpful\n\nAs soon as the weather warms up\, many of our frogs\, toads\, and salamanders will emerge from their winter brumination (the amphibian version of ‘hibernation’) and start their trek to their breeding pond.\nYou can help FVC observe these critters by joining us at a wetland to learn about amphibian breeding.\nTake what you learn into your own backyards! Share your observations with us!\nYour help in these surveys and collecting data will contribute to an ongoing amphibian monitoring dataset that will show us hotspots of amphibian activity. These surveys give us an opportunity to continue learning about the amphibian populations in the Ryder Lake area as well.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nLearn about egg masses\, where to find them and how to identify them.\nHelping the project coordinator with observational data collection.\n\nRequirements\n\nBe prepared to spend a few hours outdoors near a wetland/pond.\nRequires access to a vehicle to travel to the meeting point in the Ryder Lake area.\nBring your own water or snacks.\n\nTraining/Safety\n\nAll training required will be provided on the survey day.\nDress appropriately for wet\, cold\, weather. Wear sturdy footwear (Rubber boots or hiking boots that can get a little muddy).\nSafety vests will be provided (let us know if you want to bring your own!).\n\nLocation/Setting\n\nRyder Lake Neighbourhood in Chilliwack\, BC.\nThe exact meeting location will be provided once registered.\nWetland on private property.\nThere is no shelter\, nor bathroom facilities on site.\n\nTime\n\n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (This event could go a little longer\, maybe closer to 5:00 PM)\nRAIN OR SHINE\nThis event may be rescheduled if the weather is particularily uncoorperative. 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-residents-nature-monitoring-event-pond-check/
LOCATION:Ryder Lake\, Chilliwack\, British Columbia\, V4Z 1G7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Agassiz Habitat Healers Information Session and Planting Event
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to see more trees\, native plants and biodiversity in your neighbourhood? \nWould you like more habitat for songbirds to enjoy? \nWould you like to improve your mental and physical health by working with nature? \nWould you like to meet like-minded people in your community who also enjoy the outdoors? \nIf you answered yes to any of the above questions\, the Habitat Healers Ambassador Team is for you! \n  \nThe Habitat Healers Ambassador Team is responsible for planting over 400 native trees and shrubs already along the Haig Highway walking path in November\, 2022. We are currently recruiting more volunteers who want to learn more about how to be good stewards of the living world that surrounds them! \n  \nPlease join us to learn more about this program at our information session at the Agassiz Community Recreation and Cultural Centre\, followed by a planting event along the Haig Highway walking path. \n  \nOur Habitat Healers Ambassador Program provides you with the knowledge\, tools\, and support you need to conserve thriving and resilient ecosystems in your neighbourhood!\nBe part of a movement that will provide clean air\, water\, soil\, and habitats for all people\, plants\, animals\, and fungi near you!\n  \nCome learn about our program to create a happier and healthier community in Agassiz and get your hands dirty by planting native trees and shrubs!  \n  \n  \nHere’s a rough outline of the event: \n10:00 to 11:00 a.m. – Learn about the goals of the Ambassador Program and how you can get involved at the information session at the Agassiz Community Recreation and Cultural Centre \n11:00 to 11:20 a.m. – Enjoy a break and some refreshments before the ten minute drive to the Haig Highway walking path. \n11:30 to 11:45 a.m. – A quick safety talk and planting demonstration by the Fraser Valley Conservancy staff \n11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Help plant a little over 100 native trees and shrubs along the Haig Highway walking path with a dedicated team of volunteers \n1:30 to 1:45 p.m. Enjoy another break and some more snacks before heading out and enjoying the rest of your weekend! \n  \nIf you are unable to attend this event\, but are still interested in getting involved with our Habitat Healers Ambassador Team\, or if you have any further questions about the event\, please don’t hesitate to contact the Step to It Program Coordinator Andrea Sadowski
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/agassizhabitathealersinformationsession-2023/
LOCATION:Agassiz Community Recreation and Cultural Centre\, 6660 Pioneer Avenue\, Agassiz\, BC\, V0M 1A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Lane Creek
DESCRIPTION:Come to our first official Habitat Healers Ambassador Team session in Mission. \nFraser Valley Conservancy’s Habitat Enhancement Coordinator\, Jon Blais\, will give a tour of Lane Creek\, which is a publically accessible trail situated behind the Mission library. \n  \nThis interactive workshop will teach you all about the plants and animals that call Lane Creek home\, both invasive species we are trying to manage\, and native species we are trying to encourage the growth of. \n  \nWe will teach you basic techniques of citizen science\, including species identification and data collection using the iNaturalist app. \n  \nAt the end of this workshop\, you’ll be able to walk around your neighbourhood and tell your friends and family the names of all the different plants and animals you notice! \n  \nGear needed: Please wear closed-toed shoes\, long pants and a long-sleeve shirt\, as we may be walking through a site with prickly plants like the Himalayan Blackberry. Bring your phone so you can take photos and participate in the citizen science part of the workshop. \n  \nSchedule: \n  \n10:00 a.m.: Meet near the back of the library’s parking lot \n10:10 – 11:00 a.m.: Jon will give a tour of the site\, introducing you to the different species of plants we see along the way. \n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Jon will give a brief workshop on how to use iNaturalist and will send you on an iNaturalist scavenger hunt to practise your new citizen science skills. \n12:00 – 12:15 p.m.: We’ll have snacks and drinks out to eat and do a prize draw for a $20 gift card to The Penny Coffeehouse  \n12:15 – 1:00 p.m.: Optional garbage cleanup along Lane Creek for those interested \n  \nMore information will be sent to participants after registration! We look forward to seeing you there and kicking off Mission’s very own Habitat Healers Ambassador Team! \n  \nIf you are unable to attend this event but are still interested in getting involved with our Habitat Healers Ambassador Team\, or if you have any further questions about the event\, please don’t hesitate to contact the Step to It Program Coordinator Andrea Sadowski
URL:https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/introduction-to-lane-creek/
LOCATION:Lane Creek\, 33247 2nd Ave\, Mission\, British Columbia\, V2V 1J9
CATEGORIES:All Events
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