A nice straightforward CITO in partnership with the Cougar Creek Streamkeepers.
2nd visit to Bates for 2026 (13th overall).
We were all pleasantly surprised when we returned last month, after the winter break to see the plants and shrubs that we put in were flourishing. Very little ivy had returned to the areas we have cleared to date.
Continuting on from this success there are more plants to put in the ground and more ivy to clear out, and of course there is an endless amount of garbage that we uncover as we go.
Therefore for this event we'll continue to work the following tasks:
- We will be continue to remove ivy from the ground, hillside and tree trunks.
- Some more planting of trees/shrubs.
- In additional we'll be clearing out any garbage in the area.
Ivy Removal:
No need to describe this too much other than to mention the hillside is fairly steep in sections and the lower areas pretty boggy, so appropriate footwear is essential. e.g. hikers or gum boots. Runners highly not recommended. Please bring your own gloves and clippers if available as we have limted supplies.
We'll be moving all the ivy curbside for the City to collect. In this terrain typically old tarps work best, garbage cans also work, and wheel barrows in a limited capacity. Bring what you can please.
Garbage Removal:
We will clear out any garbage in the area, but be mindful that we cannot take anything out of the stream itself as we could disturb spawning habitat.
CC Streamkeepers will supply:
- gloves (limited availability)
- some clippers, loppers
- tarps
- garbage cans
CO will supply:
What you can bring:
- own gloves
- clippers
- water
- good footwear
Site Access: Site is accessed from the trail (closed off road), linking Bates and Blake. Working on east side of trail up into the ravine.
Parking: There is residential street parking available on both Bates Road (North side) and Blake Drive (South side).