** 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!
