Edmonton and Area Land Trust

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Date & Time: Friday, July 24 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00PM

Join us at New Jubilee to beat back the invasive burdock! Burdock is a highly invasive plant that has a tendency to spread in large patches that choke out native plants, so in order for this land to thrive we need to remove as much as possible.

New Jubilee is a conservation easement that contains one of the largest remaining tracts of old-growth forest within the city of Edmonton. This forest provides a significant source of refuge for local wildlife. This land also supports local agriculture through Lady Flower Gardens and Fern's Flower Gardens.

Accessibility: 

• Moderate difficulty requiring bending, cutting with hand tools, pulling, hiking and carrying garbage bags filled with burdock.
• Approximately 2 km of walking on variable terrain, though the area is flat for the most part. We will be weeding in the forest area

What to Expect:

• We will start the day promptly at 10:00 AM with a safety and training meeting to go over our tasks and the associated hazards and safety controls. We will break for lunch around 12:00pm and head out by 2:00 PM.  
• Pulling and cutting invasive burdock. Digging them out by the root if possible
• Hiking and carrying bags of burdock for disposal

• Plan to carry your personal supplies for the day (water, layers, snacks, etc.) in your backpack.

• There is an outhouse on this land.
• There is a dog on the property that may greet us when we arrive, he is friendly!

What to Wear and Bring:

• Comfortable clothing and outerwear for working outdoors all day, including long pants and layers appropriate for the weather. 
• Hiking shoes or sturdy running shoes – no slip-on shoes. Rubber boots recommended if it has been raining lately.
• Sunscreen, hat, insect repellent.

• 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:

• Follow this Google Pin
• You can also search Lady Flower Gardens for the location in Google Maps
• An EALT sign will mark the access point

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. 

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.