Photo Credit: Larry Reid – Roberts Creek, spawning chum salmon
Monthly Invasive Plant Removal
Location: Roberts Creek Lower Rd. bridge (beside RC Legion on Lower Rd).
Date: SATURDAY, January 30, 2021
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Join us for our ongoing monthly invasive plant removal on SATURDAY, January 30th! (the last Saturday of each month.)
https://www.facebook.com/events/951987738668664
Please put on your calendars!
DIRECTIONS: We will be at a new location this month, please meet us at the Roberts Creek Lower Road bridge (beside the Roberts Creek Legion).
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
Please bring gloves, eye protection and small clippers if you have them.
We will bring tarps, rakes and garbage cans to collect the debris.
WHAT TO WEAR:
Please dress for the weather, rain gear (if raining) outdoor/gardening clothes that includes long sleeves, sturdy boots are a must and a hat is recommended.
We look forward to seeing you all there! If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at scstreamkeepers@gmail.com
We acknowledge we live with gratitude on the unceeded land of the shíshálh (Sechelt) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) peoples.
Streamkeepers 2-Day Training September 12, 13, 2020 has been postponed until Spring, 2021 Exact date TBD
The training is full but we have a waiting list with 6 people so it looks like we will be having a second training. If you would like to be added, please email us.
Would you like to learn to improve salmon habitat and protect our beautiful local streams? Would you like to learn how to monitor the health of these creeks? Do you have local knowledge about fish, wildlife, plants you would like to share with other volunteers? Join other people that share your passion for salmon!
UPDATE: This training is full. If you would like to participate in the next one in Spring 2021, please contact us at scstreamkeepers@gmail.com to put your name on the waiting list. Due to COVID the final decision to go ahead with training will made at approximately September 1st.
Training includes:
-Intro to stream habitat survey
-Streamside planting
-Stream invertebrate survey
-Water quality survey
-Juvenile fish trapping
-Advanced stream habitat survey
Fee: $50.00 (After June 1st Fee will increase to $75.00)
You will have hands-on introduction to fish habitat, stream restoration, aquatic life identification and waterway stewardship.
Participants who complete the 2-day training will receive a Streamkeepers certificate from the Pacific Streamkeepers Federation.
Must be 18 years of age and older. Only 12 spots per training.
Our long-term goal is that EVERY stream and creek on the Coast is cared for by the people who love what we have and want to protect it for future generations!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at scstreamkeepers@gmail.com to register.
On more information on what is covered in the training, please see:
https://www.pskf.ca/publications/handbook.php
Here is the facebook link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/219491309216010/
We acknowledge we live on the unceeded land of the shíshálh (Sechelt) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) peoples.
JOIN US!!! #SaveOurSalmon
Interested in volunteering and the training.
Thank you.
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Hi Lauri: That is great to hear! Please send an email to scstreamkeepers@gmail.com and we will let you know what we have planned and the next training. Thank you!
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Hi Lauri
Glad to hear your interested in taking the training and volunteering. We have lots of plans for the coming year! Please send email to scstreamkeepers@gmail.com
Thank you Shirley
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Hi Lauri I am very sorry for not getting back to you sooner. We are in the process of putting together our 2-day training sessions for this Spring. I will send you an email to give you more information. Sincerely, Shirley Our email is scstreamkeepers@gmail.com
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