Activities involved
Gardening
Skills required
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for families
- Good for groups
- Good for youth
- Accessible by public transit
Banish Burdock in Whistler
We invite you, the Whistler community, to banish Burdock from your neighbourhood. As participants, you can form a team with your family, friends, roommates or co-workers, and help protect Whistler’s biodiversity by getting rid of invasive plants! What is it? By joining Banish Burdock, you would be responsible for keeping a short segment of trail, or a small area of public land, free of Burdock for the length of the season (until the end of September). In doing so, you will help stop the spread of invasive species, keep our pets bur-free and get a little fresh air while you are at it! What's burdock? Burdock is an invasive plant growing around Whistler, best known for its sticky burs that cling to clothing and pet fur. No experience necessary - we'll teach you everything you need to know and even lend you tools! Visit ssisc.ca/burdock to learn more and sign up.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
- Feel good about stopping the spread of invasive species - Preserve the local biodiversity - Become part of a cool community, and meet like-minded nature lovers at our social meet-ups (Burdock buddies, unite!) - Keep our pets bur-free - Enjoy a little fresh air, in case you need it - Enter an awesome prize draw!
Activities involved
Gardening
Skills required
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for families
- Good for groups
- Good for youth
- Accessible by public transit