BLPA Weedbusters - "Big Island" & Butterfly Garden Maintenance

BLPA Volunteers have worked hard all year and we're down to our final work party of the year.

We will be working on two sites this day.

1. "Big Island" restoration site - the site was recently planted two weeks ago. Janette will lead volunteers to remove any invasives that have crept in around recent plantings to ensure they have the best chance of success. Further invasive removal around the site and placement of weedcloth in the back area if it has been mowed down by Metro Vancouver.
   If completed early, we will move to continue maintenance of the site that was planted in October 2025 as well as the Nature House back yard.
   
2. Butterfly Garden - Michelle will lead volunteers to prepare the garden for winter and wildlife as well as a general tidy up to ensure the paths are clear for our annual Holiday Open House on December 6.
   See below if you're interested in learning more about how to prepare gardens for biodiversity.

We will meet at the Nature House.

Tools and training will be provided.

This event will be for a limited number of volunteers.

• If you are a new volunteer, please select the "New Volunteer" Ticket.
• If you are a returning volunteer, please select the "Returning Volunteer" Ticket.
• If you would like to help with the Butterfly Garden, select "Butterfly Gardener" ticket

• Water bottle, and your own work/garden gloves and tools if you prefer.
• Dress for the weather - be prepared for a sunny day (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen) or for rain (waterproof jacket, pants) depending on the forecast. Layers will help for handling colder temperatures in the morning and warmer temperatures in the afternoon.
• Wear long-sleeved clothes you don't mind getting dirty or torn (blackberry can be vicious), and closed-toe sturdy shoes for muddy conditions.
• You may want knee pads, if you prefer to kneel while working close to the ground.
• Anything you need for your comfort and safety, e.g. Medic*tion, allergy pills, insect repellant, etc...

Burnaby Lake Nature House - look for a group gathering in front of the Nature House

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 instructions on how to get there by transit, click here.

We welcome everyone, including people with disabilities, people who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color (BIPOC), and people who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA+).

We look forward to seeing you!

Space is limited. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket so that someone else may attend.

The BLPA respects volunteers' comfort level and privacy. Volunteers can opt out of being in photos. Additionally, no filming or interviews will be conducted during the event. that someone else may attend.

Fall Gardening for Biodiversity

• Nature Conservancy - 10 things you can do in the fall to maintain a healthy garden - Ten practical steps to prepare your garden for winter, support pollinators and ensure healthier plants and soil in the spring.
• Nature Canada - Gardening for Biodiversity
• Birds Canada - Gardening for Birds
• David Suzuki Foundation - Support overwintering pollinators in your garden
• National Garden Bureau - The Best Bird-Friendly Garden Ideas to Try This Fall
• Autumn Gardening Tips to Help Pollinators

Event venue & nearby stays

Burnaby Lake Park - Nature House, 4519 Piper Ave, Burnaby, Canada

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