Edmonton and Area Land Trust

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Date & Time: September 4th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

New Jubilee is a property containing one of the largest remaining tracts of old-growth forest within the city of Edmonton and is adjacent to the North Saskatchewan River. There are several species of invasive plants that are encroaching into the natural area, and Woolly burdock is chief among them.

This event is open to all volunteers.

Accessibility: 

• This event includes walking to the burdock patch, roughly 2 km over uneven terrain.

• We will be removing plants using hand tools, as well as by hand-pulling, and taking bags of burrs back out with us.

• There is an outhouse available at this land. 

• A dog is present on the property, but is friendly.

What to Expect:

• We will start the event promptly at 10:00 am with a safety and training meeting to go over our tasks and the associated hazards and safety controls. There will be a short walk to the weed pull area. 
• We will have lunch in the forest or at a viewpoint next to the river. Expect the mosquitoes to be around. We will finish up and be back at the vehicles by 2 pm. 
• Plan to carry your personal supplies for the day (water, layers, snacks, etc.) in your backpack.

What to Wear and Bring:

• Comfortable clothing and outerwear for working outdoors all day, including long pants and layers appropriate for the weather. Be prepared for mosquitoes.
• Hiking shoes or sturdy running shoes – no slip-on shoes please!

• Lunch and water, and a backpack to carry them.

• All tools and supplies will be provided but you may bring your own work gloves if you wish. 

• Optional:

• Cushion to sit on at lunch
• Binoculars
• Camera

Parking and how to get there:

• Google maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DAtW5yYCNMFtZBPm7
• 20303 33 St NE, Edmonton, AB T5Y 6K3, Canada
• Search Lady Flower Gardens and follow maps directions. Follow the directions down the hill towards the farm house and park where directed. 
• This land is not generally open to the public, so please follow our guidance to limit disturbances to the landowners.

Cancellations:

• If you need to cancel, please do so through the Volunteer Portal as soon as possible. 
• If you have any questions or need to cancel on the day of the event, you can reach Kayleen at (825) 767-2047. Please note that we will NOT have access to email on the day of the event. If you are going to be late, or we do not answer the phone, sending a text is also acceptable.

Additional Information:

• Stewardship events are weather-dependent and subject to cancellation.

• Please contact us in advance if you wish to bring a minor to this event.

• If you wish to carpool with another volunteer, please review our Carpooling Policy here. After reviewing, please contact the event coordinator and we will set up a method to message other event participants.