Edmonton and Area Land Trust

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Date & Time: October 8th, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

As winter approaches, the time has come to put our medicine garden, miskinâhk kistikân, to bed for the winter. The main tasks we'll be focusing on are:

• Planting a few new shrubs
• Burlap wrap shrubs to prevent winter browsing from ungulates
• Remove excess grass from around shrubs
• Remove terracotta watering pots from ground
• Empty the watering containers
• Install one sign on the river viewpoint

This event is open to all volunteers.

Accessibility: 

• Walking will be minimal at this event, though the surface of the medicine garden is very uneven due to pocket gopher activity.
• This event will involve bending to complete tasks as well as some digging.
• There will not be toilet facilities available for this event.

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 12:00 pm and head out by 2:30 pm.  
• Plan to carry your personal supplies for the day (water, layers, snacks, etc.) in your backpack.

• There are no washroom facilities on this land, we find privacy behind a tree.

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 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
• Mug or thermos for hot drink provided during safety meeting

Parking and how to get there:

• Proceed to parking lot at land - marked with sign. 
• Google maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YvyHngNVpVmziFuu6

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 Gary at 780-404-4277. 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.