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RVCA works with many volunteers throughout the year to help restore and enhance our watershed. We offer a range of volunteer opportunities that require varying experience levels and time commitments. There may be an interesting and rewarding volunteer opportunity at RVCA that's right for you!
Check our Events Calendar (below) to see special, upcoming events for volunteers/participants or learn more about specific volunteer opportunities listed in the Get Involved! Volunteer menu (on right).
9:00am - 12:00pm
City Stream Watch will be conducting invasive removal along Sawmill Creek to remove Himalayan Balsam and Dog Strangling Vine. This event will take place off Gloria Ave. - approximately 1 kilometre downstream of Heron Road. Participants will help clear shorelines of these invasive species. We will meet on Gloria Ave before making our way down the creek.
Meeting location: Gloria Ave (street parking available)
What to wear: Dress for the weather! Wear waterproof boots, long socks (if you want to borrow chest waders), long pants, and a hat
What to bring: Feel free to bring your own gloves if you have a favorite but we will provide them; please bring your own water bottle
What we will provide: We will have drinking water to replenish empty bottles, some snacks, chest waders (for those who reserve them send me your shoe size with your RSVP), garbage bags and gloves
To participate in any of our City Stream Watch events or Stream Monitoring please read in advance the participant guide.
If you are interested in participating, please RSVP
