The Lower Mainland Green Team, a program under Green Teams of Canada, organized an invasive blackberry removal event on Saturday at Terra Nova Rural Park in Richmond to protect the mini forest planted during the city’s Earth Week celebrations last year.
Volunteers and community members at the event removed 11 cubic metres of Himalayan blackberry bushes in a 159-square-metre area.
The area was also being prepared for the TD Tree Days event on Oct. 19, which will include planting activities such as mulching, securing mulch mats, placing tree guards and watering.
The TD Tree Day event runs in the afternoon, but is already full with a waitlist.
The event will be hosted by local not-for-profits, municipalities and Indigenous groups that specialize in environmental stewardship.
The Oct. 12 invasive plant removal was funded by the City of Richmond's Environmental Enhancement Grant, with support from city staff. The grant is offered to non-profit groups and individuals to take environmental action through projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing, restoring and conserving Richmond’s natural environment.
The Green Team organizes invasive plant removals, tree plantings, litter cleanups and more, which are designed to foster a sense of community and engage members to create a cleaner and healthier environment.
The activities are inclusive and welcome individuals of all backgrounds, ages, abilities and skill levels.
Green Teams of Canada was created in 2011 to connect community and nature.
Those interested in getting involved can learn more on Green Teams of Canada's website or sign up for activities on Meetup.
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