Name: Pendleton Island Cleanup
Start: 2022-08-20T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2022-08-20T14:00:00-04:00
Location: Pendleton Island

Pendleton Island Cleanup

Nature Conservancy of Canada

Join us as a part of the Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup to tidy up the tides!

Pendleton Island

<p>We need your help in cleaning up a portion of Pendleton Island, a beautiful uninhabited piece of land in the south of NB. At this day-long event we will be removing garbage that has washed up on shore. If you are looking for an opportunity to give some TLC to a local New Brunswick island while enjoying breathtaking views, this is the event for you!</p>

<h3>Provisions and equipment list</h3><ul><li>Moderate fitness level is required. </li><li>May involve light bushwhacking and rough trail conditions.</li><li>No toilets on site.</li><li>Tools provided by NCC.</li></ul>

<h3>Items the volunteer needs to bring</h3><ul><li>Full packed lunch/snacks</li><li>Water</li><li>Work gloves</li><li>Layers of clothing </li><li>Sturdy hiking/walking boots</li><li>Rain gear (in case)</li><li>Bug spray </li><li>Sunscreen </li></ul>

<h3>Please note</h3><p>Additional event details, including directions and parking instructions, will be provided to the event date. Please come prepared for the weather. </p>

<h3>Questions?</h3><p>Please email caroline.blakely@natureconservancy.ca.</p>

<h3>Information for visitors to NCC properties</h3><p>When accessing Nature Conservancy of Canada Properties, please note:</p><p>1. You may be hiking/walking on terrain that may be steep, uneven, slippery, or jagged, or where solid footing is obscured by vegetation. Be sure to have good walking shoes with ankle support and treads.</p><p>2. Since you will be visiting rich natural areas, you will encounter many types of plants, and animals, on land and in the water, some of which may be dangerous or poisonous to humans. It is your responsibility to learn about the environment you’ll be visiting, and how to avoid natural threats, especially in areas inhabited by large carnivores.</p><p>3. You must help keep these areas beautiful by packing out everything you bring in, including garbage.</p><p>4. You will be enjoying the outdoors in all kinds of weather, from bright sun to snowy conditions. Be sure to check the weather before heading out and dress appropriately for the conditions.</p><p>5. Black flies/mosquitoes and other biting/stinging insects may pose a problem at certain times of the year.</p><p>6. Many of the habitats on Nature Conservancy of Canada property are ecologically sensitive, be aware of your impact, do not pick flowers, avoid crushing plants and do not feed or harass wildlife.</p><p>7. Some NCC properties are fenced and use cattle or other livestock for grazing. These animals may be unpredictable, refrain from approaching or harassing.</p><p>8. Some NCC properties contain abandoned buildings and/or mine shafts. If encountered, do no enter or approach any of these structures due to unknown hazards and risks.</p><p>9. Fires of any sort are absolutely prohibited on NCC property.</p><p>10. Even with appropriate precautions, accidents can happen. The Nature Conservancy of Canada does not provide trained medical professionals.</p>

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