Youth Garden Planting

We're looking for community members to work together with our team to prep and plant native plants grown by EYA youth in the Youth Garden at Cottonwood Community Garden (at the corner of Raymur and Malkin). Your help will support future youth participants in East Vancouver to connect and be empowered to become environmental stewards through programs that centre on native plant horticulture, ecological restoration, plant medicine, and community leadership.

As we engage in community stewardship, this meaningful opportunity is a great way to learn and engage in the work and community of EYA, while also learning more about local native plants and give back to our programs in a hands-on way.

Details

• Date: Thursday, November 13th
• Time: Drop in between 2pm to 4pm
• Where: Youth Garden at Cottonwood Community Garden (859 Malkin Ave, at the corner of Raymur and Malkin)
• Fee: Free to attend, with an option to donate to EYA

Planned Activities

• Planting native plants
• Laying down W**d suppression and wood chipping pathways
• Garden clean up

Note

• Gloves, tools (shovels, rakes, wheel barrows, etc.), snacks, and warm beverages will be provided.
• Rain or Shine! Dress warm for the weather and in comfortable clothing that you can work outside in.

An email reminder will be sent the day before with final reminders and instructions. If you have any questions, feel free to email Vivian, our Manager of Fundraising & Communications, at [email protected].

About EYA

EYA empowers youth from equity-denied communities to become environmental stewards. We provide free land-based education and paid employment training programs that support youth to develop the skills and confidence to become environmental stewards. Our programs centre on three themes - native plant horticulture, ecological restoration, and plant medicine. All programs integrate Indigenous teachings and land stewardship protocols through visits from Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers. EYA programs are led by youth who identify as Indigenous, Black, and/or People of Colour. Learn more EYA on our website.

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