Edmonton and Area Land Trust

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Date & Time: October 29th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Each year, Bunchberry Meadows is home to a wide diversity of nesting birds. Along with nests built in natural features, EALT also maintains nearly 100 nest boxes on the property. Nest boxes require yearly cleaning to ensure that parasites and diseases don't undermine the health of next year's chicks.

Come enjoy the beautiful fall foliage with us!

This event is open to all volunteers.

Accessibility: 

• This event will require a lot of walking, up to 8 km, with bushwhacking to access the boxes.
• We will be walking on variable terrain and carrying tools as we go, though nothing too heavy.
• There are outhouses by the parking lot.

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 3:00 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. 
• 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:

• Bunchberry Meadows has an established parking lot. Please note that this event takes place on the last day of the seasonal closure, so there will be a staff member to meet you at the gate.
• Google maps pin:https://maps.app.goo.gl/prLf9GG6YiX1PMYG8

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 Ciara at 780-913-4205. 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.