cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 63 Are you passionate about the parks and trails that Nanaimo has to offer? Consider participating in our Volunteers in Parks Program! VOLUNTEERS in PARKS If you would like to organize a work party in your neighborhood, please call 250-756-5200, email parksandrecreation@nanaimo.ca or check out our website (search work party). Why participate? Being part of the Volunteers in Parks Program not only fosters community spirit but enriches your life with purpose and connection to nature. Disconnect from screens and reconnect with the awe-inspiring beauty of our surroundings. Your involvement can help cultivate a brighter, more sustainable future for Nanaimo’s enchanting green spaces. Building a Sheet Mulched Bed NEW! Building a new garden? Don’t dig up that sod. Instead, turn it into compost right in place by building a sheet mulched bed. Layering organic materials suppresses weeds, feeds your soil and saves a lot of effort. With some basic materials, these gardens can be planted into right after you build them right on the ground or a raised bed. This will be a hand-on class, so bring your garden gloves, and dress for the weather. Instructor: Connie Kuromoto Sat, May 10 | 1-3 pm | $30/1 | 138804 Pine Street Community Garden (271 Pine St) Build a Willow Garden Structure NEW! Make your own 6’ tripod willow garden structure. This beautiful, rustic piece can be used in your garden as a useful structure for growing beans, peas or flowering vines or you can decorate it. See www.willowway.ca for photos of this charming project. This is a hands-on workshop. Just bring your own gloves and make sure your vehicle is large enough to take it home. Instructor: Andrew Kent Sat, May 24 | 1-3 pm | $60/1 | 138810 The Willow Way (13571 Circle O Place, Ladysmith) Spring Plant Propagation NEW! Now is the time to propagate all the spring blooming shrubs and also take cuttings of some annual plants like basil and peppers to increase your numbers of plants more rapidly than if growing by seed. Come learn the basic techniques of propagation and how to adapt them to different plants and different seasons. This is a hands-on class. You will go home with some cuttings and instructions for care of your baby plants. Instructor: Connie Kuromoto Sat, May 31 | 1-3 pm | $20/1 | 138801 Beban Learning Gardens Food Security with a Year-Round NEW! Garden Spring is the best time to plan food gardens that you can harvest all fall and into winter when local food is scarcer and imported food are more expensive. Once established, a winter garden doesn’t need as much care. It helps preserve topsoil and increases seed saving opportunities while maximizing the use of your garden space. Instructor: Connie Kuromoto Sat, Jun 7 | 1-3 pm | $20/1 | 138808 Pine Street Community Garden (271 Pine St) There are three ways to participate: 1 PARK AMBASSADOR: As a Park Ambassador, you’ll weave a vibrant tapestry of education and stewardship by visiting your chosen park regularly. Help fellow visitors embrace the beauty of nature while actively keeping the park clean. With your keen eye, you can observe the park’s dynamic ecosystem and be the critical communicator reporting any issues and driving efforts for a sustainable environment. 2 ADOPT-A-PARK: Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and form a volunteer group dedicated to keeping Nanaimo beautiful! By choosing a park, trail or creek to adopt, you’ll take covenant of a cherished area. Together, you will implement clean-up initiatives, planting days, maintenance work and forging bonds with the land and each other while replenishing our local ecosystems. 3 WORK PARTIES: Dive deep into nature’s intricate web by participating in our Work Parties! Join a spirited crew dedicated to enhancing biodiversity in our parks and trails. These group efforts focus on native species restoration, invasives removal, and habitat preservation putting actions to your good intentions. Be part of a transformative journey for Nanaimo’s ecosystems while teaming up with fellow conservation enthusiasts and making a tangible difference. Gather a group for your own work party from your business, school group, club or organization or come to the these planned events: • Sat, Apr 5, 10 am-12 pm Invasive Plant Removal at Thunderbird Drive (132480) • Tue, Apr 22, 10 am-12 pm (Earth Day) Invasive Plant Removal at Bowen Park (132482) • Sat, May 3, 10 am-12 pm Invasive Plant Removal at Koram Park (137247) • Tue, May 6, 10 am-12 pm Invasive Plant Removal at Linley Valley Park (137258) • Sat, May 17, 10 am-12 pm Invasive Plant Removal along Parkway Trail (137245) • Tue, May 20, 10 am-12 pm Invasive Plant Removal at Third Street Park (137264) • Sat, May 31, 10 am-12 pm Invasive Plant Removal/Drop Zone at Bowen Park (135505) MAY IS INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL MONTH!
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