Mountain Equipment Co-op, Arc’teryx, Innate, and Icebreaker will gather Wednesday, Aug. 29, for The Conservation Alliance's first ever collective volunteer project in Vancouver, B.C.
The Conservation Alliance is working with grantee, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, BC Chapter (CPAWS-BC) as well as the City of North Vancouver, to lead a day of stewardship in Heywood Park, North Vancouver’s second largest park and part of the Mackay Creek watershed. Volunteers from outdoor industry businesses will work side-by-side to remove invasive species that threaten the natural flora and fauna of the Mackay Creek watershed.
“We are thrilled to make our Canadian debut and host our first Backyard Collective north of the border,” said John Sterling, Executive Director of The Conservation Alliance. “By doing an invasive species removal in Heywood Park, we will be playing an important role in protecting the diverse ecology of the Mackay Creek watershed and the numerous recreational opportunities it provides.”
The Vancouver Backyard Collective takes place Wednesday, August 29, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. meeting at Heywood Park. The event also features a volunteer fair at which Conservation Alliance grantees and local environmental organizations share information on their current conservation initiatives and share ways for individuals to get involved.
“The Backyard Collective is an exciting example of how the business sector can connect people with nature while helping protect our amazing B.C. environment,” said Nicola Hill, Executive Director for CPAWS-BC. “Parks not only provide recreational opportunities, but also contribute to human health and the health of our communities.”
Vancouver, B.C. is the sixth Backyard Collective event in the 2012 season. Upcoming locations include Bend, Ore. (September 13), and Peterborough, N.H. (September 18). This is the first Canada-based event for the Backyard Collective, which is now in its fourth season of member business volunteer events.
For more information about this event please contact coordinator, Cassondra Schindler at cassondra@conservationalliance.com or 541.222.9380
