Invasive plant work party, Lafarge Lake Island
The City of Coquitlam’s Urban Forestry team is organizing “exciting new projects to help restore Smiling Creek and Lafarge Lake Island!”
“These Bad Seed Restoration Events will include invasive weed pulls & native planting events. Together, we’ll remove invasive plants like Himalayan blackberry, help native plants thrive, & support a healthier habitat for local wildlife!”
BMN members are welcome to join any of these events, but BMN has selected Saturday, September 19th at Smiling Creek and Saturday, October 3rd at Lafarge Lake Island to attend as a group.
Smiling Creek Restoration Dates:
Fri Sept 4, 9 AM–12 PM
Sat Sept 12, 1 PM–3 PM
Thurs Sept 17, 9 AM–12 PM
Fri Sept 18, 9 AM–12 PM
Sat Sept 19, 9 AM–12 PM – Burke Mountain Naturalists joining as a group!
Lafarge Lake Island Restoration Dates: (Normally closed to the public!)
Wed Sept 23, 1 PM-3 PM
Sat Sept 26, 1 PM–3 PM
Sat Oct 3, 1 PM–3 PM – Burke Mountain Naturalist joining as a group!
No experience needed and gloves, tools, & snacks are provided! Please bring a water bottle, wear long-sleeves & pants appropriate for the activity & weather. Whether you’re helping pull invasive plants or putting native species in the ground, every helping hand makes a difference!
Meeting location to be determined.