The following was sent to all Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society volunteers September 27, 2023. Sign up to volunteer now.
There is an opportunity to participate in planting of indigenous plants and removal of invasive plants along the creek at Birkdale Farm, 1836 Guthrie Road.
As previously related in emails, this past summer there was another stage of restoration of Brooklyn Creek on the property of Birkdale Farm. The next stage is much more user friendly for any gardeners or invasive plant pullers and an opportunity to see the results of recently completed work. Perhaps we will see some avid Pink salmon travellers that were making their way up Brooklyn Creek on September 26th!
Please review the information below and pick some dates to participate in some helpful volunteer work. Note: dates were slightly changed because of weather forecast!
Wed. Oct. 11th, 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00pm
Thur. Oct. 12th, 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00pm
Fri. Oct. 13th 9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Activities will include planting native shrub species. Plants will be in 1-gallon pots (<10lbs) and will be planted with shovels along the bank, where there is some mud and uneven ground. For folks with mobility limitations may be paired up with someone to help them plant, bringing them plants and preparing the ground. We will also focus on invasive removal in the reach that was restored last year. Many thistles and blackberries have reemerged and require hand pulling and digging up roots with shovels.
We recommend bringing work gloves, weather appropriate wear, good work shoes or boots and some snacks. We would also really appreciate if anyone has a shovel that they could bring and work with. We have several to share but may be limited if we have a good turnout.
If intending to participate, please use this google link for a sign up sheet.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PikfYdl2uHmocCNBv8ZxYSz4IXYdqYBMQi4nRvxlqy4/edit?usp=sharing
If unable to access this link, please email Carl at
We hope to see you there!
BCWS Team
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