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VOLUNTEERING

Individuals can take part in ongoing programs or help out at single events.
Projects are supervised by experienced field workers or specialists, depending on the project.
Some training is offered during events.
More formal training is available through workshops or training days.

GROUPS AND PROGRAMS

Local groups focus on different aspects of stewardship.
Become involved with one or more projects as time allows.
STEWARDSHIP GROUPS
STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS

ONGOING PROJECTS

Help out with existing projects.
Sometimes, projects appear under EVENTS.
MAHON PARK MONTHLY IVY PULL
EVERGREEN FOUNDATION

---- 604-689-0766 - ext 23
Join local residents and the Evergreen Foundation at Mahon Park's monthly Ivy Pull, held on the 4th Saturday of the month from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Refreshments and training are provided.
Contact: Stephanie Levy at the Evergreen Foundation or
Email: slevy@evergreen.ca
NORTH VANCOUVER DISTRICT
STREAMKEEPERS LINE

---- 604-990-2410 (recorded message)
Volunteer opportunities in the District of North Vancouver.

DO-IT-YOURSELF PROJECTS

Volunteers can work on some projects on their own, but with guidance.
LITTER REMOVAL
CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER - ENVIRONMENT

---- 604-990-4224
Remove man-made litter from natural areas, while staying out of streams.
NATURESCAPE
NATURESCAPE BRITISH COLUMBIA

---- 1-800-387-9853 - ext 5
The Naturescape Kit contains booklets to help people restore their outdoor spaces to a natural state which supports native wildlife.
Visit the Naturescape BC website.
Join Naturescape and Receive the Kit
Naturescape Kit Information
STORM DRAIN MARKING
LYNN CANYON ECOLOGY CENTRE

---- 604-990-3755
Borrow a kit from the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre.
Mark street drains with the yellow fish symbol and deliver brochures to nearby households. Record the area you marked on a map at the Ecology Centre.
Visit the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre website.

VOLUNTEER TRAINING

Formal training is also available.
PACIFIC STREAMKEEPERS FEDERATION
---- 604-986-5059
non-credit courses, workshops, project training
Provides streamkeeper training.
Has copies of "The Streamkeepers Handbook " for sale.
Visit the Pacific Streamkeepers Federation website.