City of Coquitlam - Volunteer Training/Recognition; Snow Angels; Events; Park Program/Urban Forestry

Join the Park Spark team at Blue Mountain Park to honour our veterans through meaningful community engagement during Coquitlam Remembers.

Activities Include:

• Messages of Remembrance – Write a message of remembrance and tie it to a tree with yellow ribbon along Veteran’s Way in Blue Mountain Park. The messages will be kept on the trees until Nov. 14 at which point they are transcribed and forwarded to Canadian veteran groups.
• Poppy Painting – Stop by Blue Mountain Park (975 King Albert Ave.) to paint a poppy on the grass along Veteran’s Way as part of a temporary display.

Volunteer Roles:

• Assisting community members with writing and hanging Messages of Remembrance on trees along Veteran’s Way
• Supporting the Poppy Painting activity by guiding participants and maintaining the painting area, raking leaves from the painting area, changing paint cans etc.
• Sharing the significance of the event and creating a welcoming atmosphere
• Helping with setup and cleanup of materials
• Volunteers are encouraged to take part in writing their own messages and painting a poppy on the grass

Details:

Location: Meet us at Blue Mountain Park along Porter Street, in between the Cenotaph and the Tennis Courts (see map below)

Notes:

• Free parking is available along Porter Street, in between King Albert Ave and Winslow Ave.
• We'll provide all the materials & all skill levels are welcome—no artistic experience necessary!
• Dress for the weather: This activity occurs outdoors rain or shine, please dress warmly with comfortable footwear, and weather-appropriate clothing.
  
• Red and black marking paint used to paint the poppies on the grass may stain clothing or shoes. Please wear clothing that can get dirty.
  
• Bring a positive attitude: You’ll be interacting with the public, so friendliness and respect go a long way!

Come ready to paint, collaborate, and have fun! Please contact ParkSpark@Coquitlam.ca if you have any questions.