Meadow and Riparian Maintenance & Cordage Making at Cornett Road

Join Still Moon for a morning of tending Still Creek through invasive plant removal. We will be removing blackberry, bindweed, and other plants from the meadow and the riparian area along the creek. We'll use the blackberry we remove to make cordage!

Still Creek along Cornett Road is a particularly special restoration site for Still Moon. This is the farthest west that chum salmon have returned to spawn in Still Creek, making it a key location for ecological renewal.

Our previous restoration work at this site included removing remaining invasive species, replanting with native vegetation, and establishing a vibrant meadow. We see this portion of Still Creek as a welcoming gathering place to celebrate the return of salmon, native plants, and other biodiversity.

Summary of Logistics:

• Date: Saturday, June 6
• Time: From 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Location: Meet at the corner of Natal Street and Cornett Road ()
• If you arrive late, we'll be working at the meeting spot above.
• This is a free event. Donations are appreciated.

What to expect

• This program is best for those who are 8+.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• We will provide light snacks, fruit snacks and granola bars, as well as some beverages, such as tea or Bubly.
• Please bring a full water bottle to stay hydrated.
• We will be working on slightly steep slopes.
• Please wear sturdy closed-toe footwear (hiking boots, trail runners, rubber boots with good traction).
• Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
• Still Moon will provide all tools, including gloves, shovels, garbage reachers, trowels, sharp boxes, and a first aid kit.
• 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.

Accessibility

• This site has somewhere to work for everyone! Our meadow space is flat and away from the sloped creekside. If you need help getting to the site or have other questions about accessibility, please email [email protected].

Getting There

• Cornett Road is a 5 - 10 minute walk from the Rupert Skytrain Station. Limited street parking is available.
• Washrooms are not available on site. The nearest washrooms are a 5-minute walk away at the Canadian Tire.

All of Still Moon Arts' programming takes place on the unceded, ancestral 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 extend our heartfelt thanks to the City of Vancouver, the Vancouver Parks Board, the Province of British Columbia, the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, the Watershed Security Fund, and the many other supporters, donors, and volunteers who make Still Moon Arts' environmental stewardship programming possible. Your contributions are invaluable and greatly appreciated.

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