Ryder Lake Residents – Nature Protection Event

From 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. 

Come 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.

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 traveling back to the wetlands!
• This will involve installing fencing along the ditch on Elk View Road.

• In 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.
• The fencing you will install helps guide these amphibians to the crossing structure so they can safely pass under the road.

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

• 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.

• All training required will be provided on the day of.
• All tools will be provided including shovels, pickaxes, sledgehammers, staple guns, and staples.
• If you’re able to, bring your own gloves (we will provide gloves if you don’t have your own)

• Dress appropriately for wet, cold, weather.
• Safety vests will be provided (let us know if you want to bring your own!).

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

• Ryder Lake Neighbourhood
• Parking: The mailboxes on Elk View Road.
• Saturday, February 11th, 2023
• 11:00 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)
• 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 the “Register Here” link below 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!