Educational Nature Walk - A case of adapting to Nature!
We originally planned a stewardship event to remove invasive species for Earth Day. However, we discovered nesting birds in the area. Working too close to the nests can stress out the parents and have them spend energy trying to scare us away from their nest.
To avoid stressing out the birds, we have changed our event to a nature walk and opened this activity up to the community.
At this event, BLPA Coordinator Natasha will teach the group how they can help out nature in many different ways. Topics include native and invasive plants, birds,wildlife, pollinators, trees "talking" to each other, bats and more! You will have the opportunity to learn about the BLPA and our activities and how you may join our wonderful community of volunteers who want to help Nature.
This is going to be a walk with several stops along the way so features can be pointed out to you and you will have the opportunity to ask questions. We will not be walking the entire time and cover about 3 km.
Please note exisitng volunteers: We will now meet at the Nature House and NOT at Lenson. Map is below.
More information:
The BLPA will continue with our Safety Best Practices. Participants are required to bring and wear a mask when physical distancing is not possible, regardless if they are vaccinated or not. Everyone is going at their own pace and we ask that people be kind and respectful.
At this time, this event is limited to those aged 16+ (or 12+ with an adult)
This event will be limited to 15 participants.
The BLPA limits the number of participants to ensure adequate distancing and that other COVID-19 safety measures can be applied. You are required to bring a face mask to the event.
When you register, you will need to confirm that:
1. You are at least 16 years of age or older or 12+ with an adult
2. You have read and understood the BLPA Safety Plan for stewardship activities
3. You will not attend if you have arrived from outside of Canada in the last 14 days
4. You will not attend if you do not feel well or have been exposed to a confirmed or clinical COVID-19 case in the last 14 days
5. You will bring your own mask, water, snacks, pen/pencil to sign any forms if needed.
6. You will provide your email and telephone number in the event that contact tracing is required and handled by the provincial health authority. Your information will be handled according to the BLPA Privacy Policy. Click HERE for the Privacy Policy
Please read and familiarize yourself with the COVID-19 Safety Plan that you can find here.
Click HERE for the COVID-19 Safety Plan
What to bring checklist:
- Mask (regardless if you are vaccinated or not)
- Dress for the weather - hats are better than umbrellas
- Dressing in layers is always good. Bring rain gear if the weather shows rain.
- Water and snacks; anything for your own comfort and safety, e.g. medication
- Optional: Binoculars (you never know when there is an opportunity to spot some birds in the park)
LOCATION:
Burnaby Lake Piper Spit - look for signs
Please take note that if the weather is nice, the parking lot can be very busy. You may need to park along Piper Avenue or at Warner Loat Park right off of Winston which is a 450 m/5 minute walk to the Nature House. There are also train tracks crossing which may be blocked from time to time.
If you would like detailed driving directions or how to get there by transit, click here.
We look forward to seeing you! Space is limited. If you are no longer able to make it, we ask that you cancel your ticket so that someone else may attend.
