Fall Planting and Blackberry Blast at Renfrew Community Park

Planting season is here! Join Still Moon for an afternoon of supporting native species. This is a great opportunity to plant native species, support habitat restoration, and connect with your community. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a first-time planter, everyone is welcome to participate and help us support our local stream ecosystem.

At this event we will remove invasive species (focussing on invasive Himalayan Blackberry) to create room for the native plantings, get native species in the ground, and mulch the surrounding area to prevent W**d regrowth and to help the soil retain moisture.

Still Moon Arts will provide plants, gloves and all tools necessary for both removal and planting. Just bring yourself, some rain gear and water!

This event is led by Still Moon’s Stewardship Program Manager, Connelly Stirling, who is keen on community stewardship and loves to share knowledge about birds, bugs, and plants!

• Date: Saturday, November 16
• Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
• Location: Renfrew Community Park (2929 E 22nd Ave, Vancouver). Meet in the parking lot next to the dog park, on the west side of the park (). If you arrive late, look for us west of Renfrew Community Center, where Still Creek resurfaces at the southern end of the park. From the northeast corner of Renfrew & 22nd continue northeast down the slope and you will see us ().
• Age: This event is suitable for all ages, kids 14 and under require adult supervision.
• Be Prepared: We will be working on and near slightly steep slopes. Please wear sturdy closed-toe footwear (hiking boots, trail runners, or rubber boots with good traction). Photos and/or videos will be taken to document the event for Still Moon Arts Society’s archival and promotional purposes. You will be asked for consent at the beginning of the event and your choice does not impact your ability to participate fully in the experience.
• Please Bring: Bring a full bottle of drinking water
• Food & Drink: We will provide light snacks, fruit snacks and granola bars, as well as some beverages, such as tea and bubblys. Please bring a water to stay hydrated!
• Photos and/or videos may be taken to document the event for Still Moon Arts Society’s archival and promotional purposes, and reporting to funders. You will be asked for consent at the beginning of the event and your choice does not impact your ability to participate fully in the experience.

• Renfrew Community Park is located at 2929 E 22nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5M 2Y3 ()
• Bus numbers #16 and #25 will take you 1 minute away from entrance points.
• Limited free car parking is available at the meet-up location.
• We recommend walking, taking the bus, riding your bike, or carpooling when possible.

• This site has both flat and sloped areas, and is accessed by a flat path, there is something for everyone to do here! If you need help getting to the site, or have other questions about accessibility, please email [email protected].
• There are gender-universal washrooms available at Renfrew Community Centre, next to where we will be working.

Connelly Stirling (she/her) is a biologist with a passion for nature, science, and community. She received her Bachelor of Science in Applied Animal Biology from the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC. During her career, Connelly has participated in pollinator research, led nature education in the Gulf Islands, and guided stewardship efforts in local parks.

Connelly is dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can learn, participate, and cultivate a passion for healing the land and waterways of our local parks. Outside of work, Connelly can usually be found birding, knitting, or reading a good book with her cat on her lap.

The Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival and all of Still Moon Arts' programming take place on the unceded territories of Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

Still Moon Arts Society mobilizes community and creates positive change through eco-arts and environmental stewardship programming, and produces the annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival. Still Moon is a registered charity whose mission is to inspire vibrant and connected communities by creating artistic experiences and nurturing a passion for nature.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, City of Vancouver, Vancouver Park Board , Government of British Columbia, and the many other supporters, donors, and volunteers who make the Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival possible. Your contributions are invaluable and greatly appreciated. The Moon Festival is supported by the Government of Canada - Financé par le gouvernment de Canada.

Host or Publisher Still Moon Arts Society