World Wetland Day at MacKay Marsh!
Event Information
About this event
We will be meeting at Lloyd Ave and 1st Street West here:
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/MacKay+Creek+Marsh/@49.3179725,-123.1080007,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x5486711994443ce5:0x83ba14b107f5ec39!8m2!3d49.3179725!4d-123.105812
Parking is available along West 1st Street, Lloyd Avenue and at the Capilano Mall. The 240 bus also stops at the Capilano Mall.
We will be cleaning up around the marsh by picking up garbage and pulling out some invasive Himalayan blackberry and English ivy at MacKay Marsh.
We will provide tools, light snacks and hand sanitizer. We will also have a waiver and sign in sheet with sanitized equipment to ensure safety.
Please wear close-toed shoes , long pants and clothing appropriate for the weather that can get dirty! Please also bring the following:
- gloves (welder's gloves suggested)
- a hat
- water bottle
- sunscreen or rain gear as needed
- a mask is optional but recommended if you aren't maintaining a distance of 2 m between people
- clothes that can get dirty and are appropriate for the weather
To ensure everyone is safe during Covid-19, please adhere to these rules:
- Maintaining a physical distance of 2 m
- No sharing tools
- Do not come if you are feeling ill (eg. fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat)
Our events run rain or shine, however as this is early February it may be too cold or snowing. We will let you know two days in advance if we have to cancel due to the weather. If you can no longer attend please either email us or cancel your ticket to allow others to attend as we have limited spots available for Covid-19 safety. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions at all. We look forward to seeing everyone out there again!
KrystalBrennan@wildcoastecological.com