Become a Habitat Healer Today!

Our Habitat Healers Ambassador ProgramĀ provides you with the knowledge, tools, and supportĀ you need to conserve thriving and resilient ecosystems in your neighbourhood! This program is for both experienced naturalists and curious community members,Ā who want a happier and healthier community.
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The program offersĀ free workshopsĀ that teach you to be an effective caretaker for the living world that surrounds you. The program also hasĀ on-the-ground trainingĀ to apply what you have learned in an urban habitat.
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Be part of a movement that will provideĀ clean air, water, soil, and habitatsĀ for all people, plants, animals, and fungi near you!
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Now recruiting ambassadors in Agassiz!

Attend our Invasive Species 101 workshop on June 10th, or email Andrea to be part of the Haig Highway maintenance team!

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What's in it for me?

When you become a Habitat Healer you’ll…

Make friends

Meet like-minded people in your community while restoring a green space together!

Learn practical skills

Learn more about the natural world and how to support the environment and the species that fill it!

Improve your health and wellbeing

Improve your physical and mental health by working with nature!

Feel good about helping your community

Become an ambassador for positive change in your community!

Support pollinators

Learn how to create and maintain beautiful spaces that will attract and support pollinators around your home and in publicly-enjoyed spaces!

Plant trees

Help us reach out goal of planting 4,500 native trees and shrubs by 2025 to create healthy habitats for wildlife and clean air for all!

Learn about nature

Learn how to identify the plants and animals of the Fraser Valley and how to contribute to data collection!

Attend free workshops

Practical, hands-on workshops that provides you with the knowledge you need to restore the natural areas that surround you!
For questions and more information about Habitat Healers, please contact Andrea, our Step to It program coordinator.

Email Andrea

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I bring kids?
These workshops and trainings have been designed for an adult audience, however you can bring any family member with an interest in restoring habitats! Keep in mind that some workshops we will be wandering through areas with prickly plants like Himalayan Blackberries, so just keep in mind the contents of the workshop and dress appropriately!
Kids and youth under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian attend with them.
There is no age limit to being a Habitat Healer! We welcome people from all walks of life to come join us as we restore habitats together!
What does it cost to join?

Your time, talents, and energy!

 

There is no monetary cost to joining, all workshops are completely free. We provide the gear you need during our on-the-ground training sessions.

What is the time commitment like?

We plan to have one meeting a month that will last approximately two to four hours. These meetings will include activities like: classroom workshops, field trips, and on-the-ground training.

 

The core workshops and training sessions will last approximately six months. After that, we will establish a permanent team who is willing to look after the habitat for years to come. The Fraser Valley Conservancy and Step to It Program will continue to support community leaders.

 

Are there constraints to ability and physical fitness level?
You have to be willing to be active outdoors in all weather conditions. And able to take part in activities such as planting trees and removing invasive species.
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On-the-ground training may not be suitable for people with mobility challenges because of the terrain of the habitats we work in. But, everyone is welcome to attend classroom-style workshops.
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There are many other ways people of all abilities can volunteer with the Fraser Valley Conservancy! Please email us to find out what these are!
Are the workshops and training sessions accessible by transit?
Some of the classroom workshops may be accessible by transit. There is no transit available to the habitats we are currently restoring in Agassiz and Mission.
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If you need a ride to any sessions, please let us know and we’ll do our best to set up a carpool or give you a ride!
Where are the habitats we will be restoring?
In Agassiz, we have already started our habitat restoration project along the Haig Highway walking route. We are going to continue to expand the tree canopy and native plant habitats along that trail in the years to come.
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In Mission, we will focus on our Windebank Creek property. This is an important salmon-bearing stream running through downtown Mission. We are also looking at planting on publicly enjoyed sites in Mission, such as Lane Creek.
Can I propose a potential restoration site in my community?

Yes, we are all ears when it comes to hearing about areas in our communities that would benefit from more care, attention, and vegetation. However, we will be focusing on public spaces, so if you know of a park that could use some help, please let us know!

Do I need to attend every workshop or event?
If you want to become a member of the Habitat Healers team, we recommend you attend all core training session and workshops. This will ensure you are successful at restoring the habitat in the years to come.
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If you can’t make the commitment of becoming a Habitat Healer, but still want to learn about a particular topic, you are welcome to attend any training session or workshop that catches your eye!
Can people who live outside of Agassiz or Mission attend?
Everyone is welcome to attend our workshops, but to become a member of the Habitat Healers team, you must be a resident of the community where the habitat is located.
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We will be establishing Habitat Healer teams in Abbotsford and Chilliwack in 2024 and 2025, so if you live in these communities, don’t worry! There will be a program for you very soon!
What other volunteer opportunities do you have?

The Fraser Valley Conservancy (FVC) has opportunities for people of all ages and abilities! Whether you want to help us at special events, count frogs that navigate through toad tunnels, or take part in planting projects, go to our FVC Volunteer Opportunities page to learn more.

 

Check out our Events page to learn about upcoming workshops and planting projects you can take part in!

 

 

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Habitat Healers and the Step to It Program is grateful for support from these partner organizations. Thank you.

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