Get Busted Ivy Busting!
Volunteer at Stanley Park this Saturday, side by side with Kiwano!
Being a proud Vancouverite includes doing your bit for the environment. And what better way to give back than spending a Saturday morning in Stanley Park, right in the heart of the city?
The Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) is looking for enthusiastic volunteers for their Ivy Busters program. The requirement: good mood! Spread the word, bring your friends, family and EVERYONE else who would enjoy a beautifully rewarding morning outside in Stanley Park.
Here are the following events for February:
When?
Feb. 13 (Saturday): 10am-1pm
Feb. 28 (Sunday): 12:30-3:30pm
Where?
Stanley Park, by the bus loop
Map and directions here
Why English ivy?
When an invasive plant such as English ivy (Hedera helix) is introduced to a new ecosystem, it spreads rapidly, smothers native vegetation and compromises natural shelter and food sources for wildlife. It has been estimated that up to 30% of the forested area in Stanley Park has already been invaded with English ivy. Studies show that ivy is currently growing at a rate of one metre per year, and without further intervention it will one day take over all of the vegetation in Stanley Park!
It looks like it will be raining this Saturday, so don’t forget to dress for the weather (bring sturdy footwear!). If it’s pouring, then please call SPES at 604-718-6522 an hour or two before the event to check if it is still happening. Refreshments and coupons for SPES’ Discovery Walks will be available for all participants.
For more information, contact Greg Ferguson, Habitat Restoration Stewardship Programs Coordinator at SPES. And check out Stanley Park on Facebook and on twitter!
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