Himalayan Balsam Pull at Deer Lake - June 2023

June 24, 2023 from 10:00am to 12:00pm

Help protect and restore Burnaby's beautiful Deer Lake! Volunteers are needed to remove invasive Himalayan balsam. This event is free and open to families, youth, and all community members. Participants do not need to be City of Burnaby residents.

No experience is necessary. This event will be led by an expert from the Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver. Volunteers will be provided with instruction, gloves, tools, and refreshments.

Burnaby Stewardship events are held regularly at Deer Lake. Events will also be held at Jim Lorimer Park (2338 Gilmore Avenue) and Central Park.

For more information, or to register for any of these events, please email info@iscmv.ca. Your registration will be confirmed. Close to the event date, all registered volunteers will receive a message with the exact meeting location and other important details.