Minnekhada Regional Park in Coquitlam is under siege — by invasive plants.
And you can join the Minnekhada Park Association to do battle with holly and other invasive species at two upcoming events:
On Saturday, July 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., members of the public are invited for a hike through the forest searching for invasive holly trees. Holly spreads in the forest through seeds and suckering, out-competing native species and altering the forest structure. Volunteer work crews are removing a few small patches of holly to prevent them getting a foothold in the park.
The group will meet at the Quarry Road parking lot. Dress for the weather and expect to get dirty. The worksite is off-trail, so volunteers are urged to wear long pants, long sleeves and sturdy footwear, and to bring water. The round trip will be 4.5 km and snacks and drinks will be provided.
For more information, email [email protected].
The following Saturday, July 22, volunteers are invited to help clear patches of ivy, laurel an lamium from gardens in the historic Minnekhada hunting lodge.
The group will meet at the Quarry Road parking lot and walk 1 km along the lodge trail to reach the patch. Dress for the weather and expect to get dirty. The work will be done off the trail, so volunteers are urged to wear long pants, long sleeves and sturdy footwear, and to bring water. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
If you are planning to attend, you must RSVP at meetup.com/Regional-Parks-Connect-Metro-Vancouver.
