IMPORTANT: Help our host plan adequately for this event by noting a 'Will Attend' if you plan to participate. If plans change, please edit your original log to a 'write note' or delete it if you prefer, as this will adjust the attendance count and keep it accurate. Thank You!
The Cougar Creek Streamkeepers (CCS) have many projects that are all interconnected in the environmental stewardship of the creek. Since 2021 we helped them restore trails, install protective fencing on trees to protect from beavers, plant shrubs and trees, liberate trees from ivy and brambles, construct temporary fencing and maintain rain gardens.
They are also deeply involved in the management of raingarden projects in North Delta, and beyond. There are currently 26 rain gardens which help filter run off from streets, driveways and roofs and to slow the flow of water entering the stream systems.
Many of these rain gardens are created and maintained by schools, churches, some youth organisations, and others have been adopted by local familes, all in partnership with CCS.
McCloskey is the largest rain garden in North Delta and approximatley 2.5Million Litres of rain water is filtered through it annually. For this stewardship event we'll be joining CCS volunteers to tend to the rain garden. We'll be weeding, mulching, weed whacking, litter picking and pruning.. aka Gardening.
CC Streamkeepers will provide:
- work gloves -- 30 pairs or so, mixed sizes
- shovels
- loppers, pruners
- wheel barrows
CO will provide:
- garbage bags
- tongs
- sharps bin
What you can bring:
- gloves
- approprate footwear
- pruners
- one or two additional wheel barrows would be appreciated
Site Access: Short level trail to worksite from sidewalk.
Parking: There is plenty of street parking along 80th. Please leave a few spots for the CO/Streamkeeper supply vehicles near the trailhead.