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FOR ALL EVENTS:
*FSRT will provide garbage/recycling/yard waste bags, gloves, shovels, garbage grabbers, and other tool required for the projects but you are welcome to bring your own tools or items.
*Please dress for the weather and the site location, ensuring you have items such as additional layers of clothing, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc.), and are wearing sturdy, close-toed, waterproof footwear. Any additional site-specific attire or tools will be noted in the project descriptions.
*Volunteers are advised to bring a refillable water bottle as the FSRT will have additional water provided.
*During the warmer months, please be mindful to protect yourself against ticks by wearing bug repellant, tucking pants into long socks, and checking your body for ticks after being outdoors.
*Most importantly, tell your family, friends, and neighbours about our events and come out to have some fun in nature while positively contributing to the health of your local environment!
*FSRT will provide garbage/recycling/yard waste bags, gloves, shovels, garbage grabbers, and other tool required for the projects but you are welcome to bring your own tools or items.
*Please dress for the weather and the site location, ensuring you have items such as additional layers of clothing, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc.), and are wearing sturdy, close-toed, waterproof footwear. Any additional site-specific attire or tools will be noted in the project descriptions.
*Volunteers are advised to bring a refillable water bottle as the FSRT will have additional water provided.
*During the warmer months, please be mindful to protect yourself against ticks by wearing bug repellant, tucking pants into long socks, and checking your body for ticks after being outdoors.
*Most importantly, tell your family, friends, and neighbours about our events and come out to have some fun in nature while positively contributing to the health of your local environment!
NOTE: If you would like to sign up, please sign a copy of our liability form and email it to [email protected] with the name of the event or simply bring it to the event! Alternatively, copies of this form will be available and can be filled out at the beginning of the event. Participants under the age of 18 must have the liability form signed by a legal guardian!
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2024 Upcoming Projects
Sheldon Creek Planting / Clean-up and Erosion Control Project (part 2) - Saturday September 7th/ 2024 | 9am-12pm
Come help the FSRT in partnership with the TD and the City of Burlington plant over 500 native trees and shrubs throughout the creek block! This is a great opportunity to practice some plant identification, learn about the selected native plant species and their habitat requirements.
Registration is required.
Please Register here: https://www.tdtreedays.com/en-ca/sheldon-creek
We recommend that you wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants tucked into boots, and wear non-permeable gloves. Both rubber gloves and work gloves will be offered at this event. While safety will be discussed at the beginning of the event.
Meeting Location: 274 Burloak Dr, Burlington, Ont. L7L 4W5 (Burloak just south of Spruce, west side)
Registration is required.
Please Register here: https://www.tdtreedays.com/en-ca/sheldon-creek
We recommend that you wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants tucked into boots, and wear non-permeable gloves. Both rubber gloves and work gloves will be offered at this event. While safety will be discussed at the beginning of the event.
Meeting Location: 274 Burloak Dr, Burlington, Ont. L7L 4W5 (Burloak just south of Spruce, west side)
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Sherwood Forest Park Planting | Saturday September 14th | 9am - 12pm
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FSRT will be working with TD Tree Days to deliver planting event to enhance the deciduous forested riparian zone surrounding Sheldon Creek at Sherwood Forest Park. This project will planting of various native trees and shrub species along the creek to help support a health canopy cover and to aid in preventing erosion along the banks of the creek. This project will also help to educate trail users and community members on trail usage and best practices to reduce your impact on the environment. Registration is required.
Please register here: https://www.tdtreedays.com/en-ca/sherwood-forest Meeting Location: 683 Fothergill Blvd, Burlington, ON L7L 6E5 @ the Sherwood Forrest Baseball Diamonds Pavilion/ Washrooms |
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Kerncliff Park Annual Clean-up - Date - TBD
FSRT is resuming annual cleanup efforts in partnership with Friends of Kerncliff to engage the local community in efforts to restore and maintain the natural areas within the park. Regular litter cleanup on trail systems will minimize pollution entering wetlands and forests.
Parking access is off Kerns Rd at 2198 Kerns Rd, Burlington ON L7P 1P8. Staging area is at the pavilion north of the end of the parking lot. For more information: www.streamrescue.com/kerncliff2022
FSRT will be providing garbage bags and work gloves but we encourage you to bring your own. Please wear proper footwear and protect yourself against ticks - closed-toed shoes and long socks. Bring a reusable water bottle and thermos for coffee!
Parking access is off Kerns Rd at 2198 Kerns Rd, Burlington ON L7P 1P8. Staging area is at the pavilion north of the end of the parking lot. For more information: www.streamrescue.com/kerncliff2022
FSRT will be providing garbage bags and work gloves but we encourage you to bring your own. Please wear proper footwear and protect yourself against ticks - closed-toed shoes and long socks. Bring a reusable water bottle and thermos for coffee!
Completed - Sheldon Creek Planting / Clean-up and Erosion Control Project - Saturday June 1st/ 2024 | 9am-12pm
Come help the FSRT in partnership with the City of Burlington plant 350 native trees and shrubs throughout the creek block! This is a great opportunity to practice some plant identification, learn about the selected native plant species and their habitat requirements..
We recommend that you wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants tucked into boots, and wear non-permeable gloves. Both rubber gloves and work gloves will be offered at this event. While safety will be discussed at the beginning of the event.
We recommend that you wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants tucked into boots, and wear non-permeable gloves. Both rubber gloves and work gloves will be offered at this event. While safety will be discussed at the beginning of the event.
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Meeting area on Burloak Dr south of Spruce (west side)
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2023 Completed Projects
Howard Road Slope Stabilization Part 1| Saturday November 11th | 12pm - 4pm
Working alongside the City of Burlington to install bank stabilization measures along the banks where overland flow is eroding the land as water is flowing towards Grindstone Creek. The team will be installing live fascines to form a small berm to help stabilize the slope. Live fascines are long, cylindrical bundles of woody plant material (usually comprised of native dogwood or willow species) tied together using natural string or twine, and are approximately 3 to 5 feet long and between 4 to 9 inches in diameter. This project includes digging shallow trenches, installing fascines, installing coir logs, planting trees and shrubs, and placing a protective barrier around the area to prevent the deer that visit the site from browsing on the plant material. Please come prepared with clothes and boots or shoes you don't mind getting dirty. Please come prepared for cooler temperatures by wearing multiple layers of clothing, hat, and warm socks. Please be prepared for fairly steep working conditions and working along a slope.
Project Location: 324 Sumach Dr, Burlington, ON L7R 3X5. Please meet on the front lawn.
Parking: Parking is available at Cottage Country Candies Parking Lot across the road from the Project Location.
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There is no washroom on site.
Nearest Tim Hortons: 29 Plains Rd W, Burlington, ON L7T 1E8
A big thank you to The City of Burlington for making this project possible and to Dave Scholten of Cottage Country Candies for providing parking for this event!
Project Location: 324 Sumach Dr, Burlington, ON L7R 3X5. Please meet on the front lawn.
Parking: Parking is available at Cottage Country Candies Parking Lot across the road from the Project Location.
Notes:
There is no washroom on site.
Nearest Tim Hortons: 29 Plains Rd W, Burlington, ON L7T 1E8
A big thank you to The City of Burlington for making this project possible and to Dave Scholten of Cottage Country Candies for providing parking for this event!
Sherwood Forest Park Planting | Saturday October 14th | 9am - 12pm
Registration Closed
FSRT will be working with TD Tree Days to deliver planting event to enhance the deciduous forested riparian zone surrounding Sheldon Creek at Sherwood Forest Park. This project will planting of various native trees and shrub species along the creek to help support a health canopy cover and to aid in preventing erosion along the banks of the creek. This project will also help to educate trail users and community members on trail usage and best practices to reduce your impact on the environment. Registration is required.
Meeting Location: 683 Fothergill Blvd, Burlington, ON L7L 6E5 @ the Sherwood Forrest Baseball Diamonds Pavilion/ Washrooms
FSRT will be working with TD Tree Days to deliver planting event to enhance the deciduous forested riparian zone surrounding Sheldon Creek at Sherwood Forest Park. This project will planting of various native trees and shrub species along the creek to help support a health canopy cover and to aid in preventing erosion along the banks of the creek. This project will also help to educate trail users and community members on trail usage and best practices to reduce your impact on the environment. Registration is required.
Meeting Location: 683 Fothergill Blvd, Burlington, ON L7L 6E5 @ the Sherwood Forrest Baseball Diamonds Pavilion/ Washrooms
Site-Prep Part 2 for Sherwood Forest Park Planting | Friday October 13th | 5pm to 7pm
In preparation of the Sherwood Forest Park tree planting event, come help the FSRT distribute the 350 1-gallon pots of native trees and shrubs throughout the planting area that will be planted the following day! This is a great opportunity to practice some plant identification, learn about the selected native plant species and their habitat requirements, all while exploring Sherwood Forest Park.
Please note that there are patches of both Poison Ivy and Poison Oak on the site and caution must be taken. We recommend that you wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants tucked into boots, and wear non-permeable gloves. Both rubber gloves and work gloves will be offered at this event. While safety will be discussed at the beginning of the event, please do your research prior to the event to keep yourself informed and safe!
Meeting Location: 683 Fothergill Blvd, Burlington, ON L7L 6E5 @ the Sherwood Forrest Baseball Diamonds Pavilion/ Washrooms
Please note that there are patches of both Poison Ivy and Poison Oak on the site and caution must be taken. We recommend that you wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants tucked into boots, and wear non-permeable gloves. Both rubber gloves and work gloves will be offered at this event. While safety will be discussed at the beginning of the event, please do your research prior to the event to keep yourself informed and safe!
Meeting Location: 683 Fothergill Blvd, Burlington, ON L7L 6E5 @ the Sherwood Forrest Baseball Diamonds Pavilion/ Washrooms
Site-Prep Part 1 for Sherwood Forest Park Planting | Thursday September 28th | 4:30pm to 7:30pm
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Come help the FSRT prepare the soil at the Sherwood Forest Park planting site located along Sheldon Creek. Within the designated planting area displayed by the green shape on the map, the soil had become heavily compacted from high pedestrian traffic. This makes it very difficult to dig holes for planting and negatively impacts soil health. The site preparation activities include hand tilling with rakes and other tilling tools, followed by the application of an even layer of mulch . Water will then be applied to the site once all the mulch has been applied to the site using buckets and rakes. Finally we will be installing some basic signage to help notify pedestrians of the work being completed.
Please note that there are patches of both Poison Ivy and Poison Oak on the site and caution must be taken. We recommend that you wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants tucked into boots, and wear non-permeable gloves. Both rubber gloves and work gloves will be offered at this event. While safety will be discussed at the beginning of the event, please do your research prior to the event to keep yourself informed and safe! Meeting Location: 683 Fothergill Blvd, Burlington, ON L7L 6E5 @ the Sherwood Forrest Baseball Diamonds Pavilion/ Washrooms *Here we will sign the volunteer form, go over safety and pick up equipment before walking over to the project site A big THANK YOU to the City of Burlington for providing the mulch for the site preparation of this project! |
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Shoreacres Creek Planting | Saturday September 16th | 9am - 12pm
Registration Closed
Working alongside the Active Community Team (A.C.T.) and TD Tree Days, FSRT will be hosting a litter cleanup and planting event to enhance the riparian buffer zone surrounding Shoreacres Creek and improve the health of the ecosystem while promoting community education. This project will include the planting of various native shrub and tree species along both sides of Shoreacres Creek while simultaneously collecting and removing litter from the site. Registration is required.
Meeting Location: 252 Goodram Dr, Burlington, ON L7L 2J5
Working alongside the Active Community Team (A.C.T.) and TD Tree Days, FSRT will be hosting a litter cleanup and planting event to enhance the riparian buffer zone surrounding Shoreacres Creek and improve the health of the ecosystem while promoting community education. This project will include the planting of various native shrub and tree species along both sides of Shoreacres Creek while simultaneously collecting and removing litter from the site. Registration is required.
Meeting Location: 252 Goodram Dr, Burlington, ON L7L 2J5
Site-Prep for Shoreacres Creek Planting | Friday September 15th | 5pm to 7pm
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In preparation of the Shoreacres Creek tree planting event, come help the FSRT distribute the 300 1-gallon pots of native trees and shrubs throughout the planting area that will be planted the following day! This is a great opportunity to practice some plant identification, learn about native plant species and their habitat requirements, all while exploring a natural section of Shoreacres Creek that is home to many native flora and fauna! We will also be setting up guide ropes to help direct volunteers to the planting area.
The area that we will be working in is partly wooded and has tall plant material in some sections, making this a great home for insects of concern such as ticks and mosquitoes. It is recommended that you wear bug spray, long-sleeved shirts, long pants tucked into tall socks, and rubber boots or boots/shoes you don't mind getting wet or muddy. Additionally, the site is within a floodplain with some wet areas and some volunteers will need to cross the creek for this event. Rubber boots are highly recommended. Meeting Location: 252 Goodram Dr, Burlington, ON L7L 2J5 Please note that there is no washroom on site and parking is available along the street. |
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PROJECT UPDATE - New Meeting Location!
Appleby Creek Clean-Up and Plant ID with BurlingtonGreen Youth Network | August 31st | 1pm - 3pm
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Join the FSRT and the BurlingtonGreen Youth Network for a Part 2 of the BurlingtonGreen Youth Network Guest Speaker event! We will be hosting a clean-up event along Appleby Creek adjacent to Frontenac Park! This is a great opportunity to ask questions, discuss careers in the environmental field, and to spend an afternoon positively impacting your local environment! Additionally, download the app "SEEK" by iNaturalist to introduce yourself to some plant identification skills!
The FSRT and BurlingtonGreen will provide all the equipment you will need for the event but we please ask that you wear sun protection including a pair of sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen! Please wear waterproof shoes or rubber boots as there is litter including a shopping cart in the creek! Additionally, we ask that you bring water with you in a refillable container. The FSRT will have water to re-fill your water-bottles as needed. Parking is available at Frontenac Public School or along the side streets. The site is also accessible by public transit. If you are looking for volunteer hours, please bring a volunteer hours tracking form from your school and the FSRT will complete the form at the end of the event. Meeting Location: 5140 Pinedale Ave, Burlington, ON L7L 3V Please register by press the SIGN ME UP! button to join the event! A quick waiver will need to be signed at the beginning of the event prior to our safety talk! |
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Joe Sam's Park Ecosystem Restoration Project | August 26th
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
In partnership with Conservation Halton, the FSRT will be helping to rehabilitate Grindstone Creek. The project will take place at Joe Sam's Park where Conservation Halton and the City of Hamilton have been restoring the property where the land was once used as agricultural lands for cattle production. Cattle production results in various impacts on creek habitats, specifically through the destruction of the banks of the watercourse, often resulting in "online ponds". Online ponds are defined as a pool of water connected to a watercourse. Online ponds negatively impact the health of the cold water course, including Grindstone Creek, by contributing warm water into the watercourse that can have negative impacts on fish populations that depend on cold water courses ecosystems.
Join us to help make a positive impact on local ecosystems! Some of the tasks will include barrier removal, removing woody material from impacting the flow of the creek, and installing bioengineering techniques to reduce the impact of a few ponds that are negatively impacting health of the watershed. This project requires volunteers to have chest waders. If you would like to attend but do not have chest waders, please reach out to us at [email protected] and we would be happy do our best to help find a pair to use on the day of the event!
This event is first come, first serve! Please send an email to [email protected] identifying the preferred date you would like to attend and attach a signed copy of the "Grindstone Creek Volunteer Form" that is available below.
Available Spots:
August 26th from 9:00am to 12:00pm (Rescheduled from July 8th) COMPLETED!
August 2nd from 12:00pm to 4:00pm (Rescheduled from July 13th) COMPLETED!
Meeting Location: 752 Centre Rd, Hamilton, ON L8N 2Z7
In partnership with Conservation Halton, the FSRT will be helping to rehabilitate Grindstone Creek. The project will take place at Joe Sam's Park where Conservation Halton and the City of Hamilton have been restoring the property where the land was once used as agricultural lands for cattle production. Cattle production results in various impacts on creek habitats, specifically through the destruction of the banks of the watercourse, often resulting in "online ponds". Online ponds are defined as a pool of water connected to a watercourse. Online ponds negatively impact the health of the cold water course, including Grindstone Creek, by contributing warm water into the watercourse that can have negative impacts on fish populations that depend on cold water courses ecosystems.
Join us to help make a positive impact on local ecosystems! Some of the tasks will include barrier removal, removing woody material from impacting the flow of the creek, and installing bioengineering techniques to reduce the impact of a few ponds that are negatively impacting health of the watershed. This project requires volunteers to have chest waders. If you would like to attend but do not have chest waders, please reach out to us at [email protected] and we would be happy do our best to help find a pair to use on the day of the event!
This event is first come, first serve! Please send an email to [email protected] identifying the preferred date you would like to attend and attach a signed copy of the "Grindstone Creek Volunteer Form" that is available below.
Available Spots:
August 26th from 9:00am to 12:00pm (Rescheduled from July 8th) COMPLETED!
August 2nd from 12:00pm to 4:00pm (Rescheduled from July 13th) COMPLETED!
Meeting Location: 752 Centre Rd, Hamilton, ON L8N 2Z7
COMPLETED!
Burlington Green Youth Network Guest Speaker | August 14th | 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Join the current project coordinator of the FSRT and the Burlington Green Youth Network for a virtual information session to hear about different career pathways and opportunities for youth with a passion and interest in working in the environmental field! Becca will be discussing her background, career path, and current position with the FSRT so come listen in to hear a little about her story!
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Upper Hager Creek Litter Clean-Up with BARC| August 2nd | 5:30pm to 7pm
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Working alongside the Bay Area Restoration Council, we will be hosting a litter clean-up event to remove accumulating litter around Upper Hager Creek in Burlington. Come help us prevent garbage such as plastic packaging, food wrappers, cigarette filters and more from entering the local watershed! Parking is available on site in various locations. Acceptable parking includes any of the parking lots of Walmart or within the plaza where Brantview Dry Cleaners and Mary Browns Chicken are located. The FSRT and BARC will be providing all the equipment you need, including garbage grabbers, garbage/ recycling bags, and gloves. Please wear close toed shoes and bring bug spray to protect against mosquitoes and/or ticks! It is also asked that you please bring a refillable water bottle as there will be refreshments and extra water available for the participants. Volunteers are asked to please sign-up for this event using Eventbrite. Please press HERE for the registration link! Address: 901 Brant St, Burlington, ON L7R 2J6 Meeting Location: Please meet on the bridge located on De Pauls Lane between Brantview Dry Cleaners/ Mary Browns Chicken and Walmart. |
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General Brock Park Garlic Mustard Removal | Saturday June 17th | 9am - 12pm
The FSRT is partnering with Burlington Green to host an invasive species removal event at General Brock Park. We will be focusing on the removal of Garlic Mustard in the forested area adjacent to the old General Brock Baseball Field where there will be a table set up with our volunteer form, gloves, garbage bags, water, and any other equipment you may need. Garlic mustard is a non-native, highly invasive plant species that reduces biodiversity by forming dense patches that outcompete native herbaceous species. A demonstration of proper removal techniques and short presentation of basic health and safety practices will be completed at the beginning of the event. Free parking is available in the parking-lot of the old Glenn Allen Learning Centre and the site is accessible by public transit.
For more information on Garlic Mustard, check out the Invasive Species Centre by clicking HERE.
Meeting Location: 3250 New St, Burlington, ON L7N 1M8
General Brock Park Garlic Mustard Removal | Saturday June 17th | 9am - 12pm
The FSRT is partnering with Burlington Green to host an invasive species removal event at General Brock Park. We will be focusing on the removal of Garlic Mustard in the forested area adjacent to the old General Brock Baseball Field where there will be a table set up with our volunteer form, gloves, garbage bags, water, and any other equipment you may need. Garlic mustard is a non-native, highly invasive plant species that reduces biodiversity by forming dense patches that outcompete native herbaceous species. A demonstration of proper removal techniques and short presentation of basic health and safety practices will be completed at the beginning of the event. Free parking is available in the parking-lot of the old Glenn Allen Learning Centre and the site is accessible by public transit.
For more information on Garlic Mustard, check out the Invasive Species Centre by clicking HERE.
Meeting Location: 3250 New St, Burlington, ON L7N 1M8
COMPLETED!
New Date!
Annual Earth Day Cleanup at Sheldon Creek | Saturday June 10th | 9am-12pm
Rescheduled from Saturday April 22, 2023
click below to see outcome: www.streamrescue.com/sheldoncreek2022
Some heavy lifting and rough terrain. This event will take place throughout the riparian zone of Sheldon Creek, located near Corpus Christi Catholic School. There is a significant amount of waste in the creek and on the floodplains. Volunteers will need work gloves and closed toed shoes. This event also provides an excellent opportunity for local high school students to learn about and participate in environmental stewardship and accumulate their volunteering hours. The meeting location is the West parking lot of Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School.
NOTE: Due to the event taking place later in the season than expected, there will be no removal of larger debris or other waste from within the creek channel. This is due to restriction windows on "Projects Near Water" for the protection of fish and fish habitat during critical life history stages including spawning and migration. For more information click check out this Government of Canada website HERE.
Meeting Location: 5150 Upper Middle Rd, Burlington, ON L7L 0E5
New Date!
Annual Earth Day Cleanup at Sheldon Creek | Saturday June 10th | 9am-12pm
Rescheduled from Saturday April 22, 2023
click below to see outcome: www.streamrescue.com/sheldoncreek2022
Some heavy lifting and rough terrain. This event will take place throughout the riparian zone of Sheldon Creek, located near Corpus Christi Catholic School. There is a significant amount of waste in the creek and on the floodplains. Volunteers will need work gloves and closed toed shoes. This event also provides an excellent opportunity for local high school students to learn about and participate in environmental stewardship and accumulate their volunteering hours. The meeting location is the West parking lot of Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School.
NOTE: Due to the event taking place later in the season than expected, there will be no removal of larger debris or other waste from within the creek channel. This is due to restriction windows on "Projects Near Water" for the protection of fish and fish habitat during critical life history stages including spawning and migration. For more information click check out this Government of Canada website HERE.
Meeting Location: 5150 Upper Middle Rd, Burlington, ON L7L 0E5
COMPLETED!
Indian Creek Cleanup
Saturday May 13th | 9am - 12pm - meet in Fortino's plaza south side (near Sleep country)
LOCATION: 1059 Plains Rd E, Burlington, ON L7T 4K1
Creek clean-up event on World Migratory Bird Day. The theme for 2023 is 'Water', an important resource and habitat feature that wildlife, such as migratory birds, rely on. The creek clean up event helps to clean up litter from the floodplain, minimize harmful impacts to wildlife, and educate volunteer about environmental stewardship. Please bring water and wear waterproof footwear. FSRT will provide garbage/recycling bags, gloves, and shovels, but you are welcome and encouraged to bring your own items. Please be mindful to protect yourself against ticks by wearing bug repellant, tucking pants into long socks, and checking your body for ticks after being outdoors.
Indian Creek Cleanup
Saturday May 13th | 9am - 12pm - meet in Fortino's plaza south side (near Sleep country)
LOCATION: 1059 Plains Rd E, Burlington, ON L7T 4K1
Creek clean-up event on World Migratory Bird Day. The theme for 2023 is 'Water', an important resource and habitat feature that wildlife, such as migratory birds, rely on. The creek clean up event helps to clean up litter from the floodplain, minimize harmful impacts to wildlife, and educate volunteer about environmental stewardship. Please bring water and wear waterproof footwear. FSRT will provide garbage/recycling bags, gloves, and shovels, but you are welcome and encouraged to bring your own items. Please be mindful to protect yourself against ticks by wearing bug repellant, tucking pants into long socks, and checking your body for ticks after being outdoors.
COMPLETED!
Kerncliff Park - Annual Event
Clean-Up
April 29th | 9am - 12pm
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FSRT is resuming annual cleanup efforts in partnership with Friends of Kerncliff to engage the local community in efforts to restore and maintain the natural areas within the park. Regular litter cleanup on trail systems will minimize pollution entering wetlands and forests.
Parking access is off Kerns Rd at 2198 Kerns Rd, Burlington ON L7P 1P8. Staging area is at the pavilion north of the end of the parking lot. For more information: www.streamrescue.com/kerncliff2022 FSRT will be providing garbage bag and work gloves but we encourage you to bring your own. Please wear proper footwear and protect yourself against ticks - closed-toed shoes and long socks. Bring a reusable water bottle and thermos for coffee! |
More projects to come - please check back often!
2022 Projects
Open to the Public!
Lowville School House - Lowville Park - 6207 Lowville Park Rd, Burlington
We are opening our FSRT office and education center Sunday Oct 2nd, 2022.
COMPLETED!
Mohawk Seedkeepers Tree Planting
September 24th 9AM-noon 1310 Chiefswood Rd
FSRT will be working with TD to deliver a TD Tree Days event. We will be planting over 400 trees at Mohawk Seedkeepers, where Indigenous gardening and seed saving is taught and shared. Bring water and wear close toed shoes. Shovels and gloves are provided but bring your own if you like
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Ravine Cleanup with Hamilton Naturalist Club -November 12th 1PM-4PM
761 Hillsdale Avenue
FSRT will be working with the Hamilton Naturalist Club to clean up several waste items from the ravine at the Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary. We will be using our rope and pulley system to haul debris up out of the creek and the valley bottom. Bring water and wear close toed shoes. There are steep slopes to traverse but also work at the top of the slope
COMPLETED!
Shoreacres Stream Restoration
October 22nd 9AM-noon
252 Goodram Drive
FSRT will be working with TD to deliver a TD Tree Days event. We will be planting 90 native shrubs and trees to replace the canopy lost due to Emerald Ash Borer. We will also be working with A.C.T. (Active Community Teamwork) and community members to install erosion control measures along the creek and cleanup garbage. Bring water, wear closed toed shoes, rubber boots, or hip waders.
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Hillsdale Slope Stabilization Project Saturday, Sept 17th | 9am-12pm COMPLETED
This area was previously cleaned up by FSRT on a very steep slope by using a pully system to hand boom debris from the bottom to the top of the slope (past picture to the left.) Now it's time for us, working on site design with the City of Burlington, to use native trees and shrubs to stabilize the slope from further erosion. Ad on Facebook: Facebook |
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COMPLETED!
Mohawk Seedkeepers Tree Planting - September 24th 9AM @FSRT will be working with TD to deliver a TD Tree Days event. We will be planting over 400 trees at Mohawk Seedkeepers, where Indigenous gardening and seed saving is taught and shared. Bring water and wear close toed shoes. Shovels and gloves are provided but bring your own if you like. |
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Appleby Creek Headwaters Planting / Bank Stabilization and Clean-up
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Sherwood Forest Park (Part 2)
May 21st, 2022 | 9am - 12pm - Completed Part 1 (see below) Come and help FSRT clean-up, plant and remove some invasive species from this beautiful park located in the south/east end of Burlington. All ages event. All Ages Event. Looking for community involvement. Come and join a multi year project to remove invasive species, replant native trees and shrubs and redesign a better forest system. Ongoing information will be gathered and implemented including invasive species coverage, suitable tree planting locations to expand native tree cover and suitable locations for a small mountain bike feature. Meeting spot - Parking lot on Fothergill Dr. |
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Trail Creation/Planting of General Brock Park (Part 2) May 28th | 9am - 12pm - Completed Field and Stream Rescue Team is teaming up with Friends of General Brock Park to help this area become naturalized. This multi year project needs a trail built and some restoration work completed. The area is located just behind the old Gary Allen School. All Ages event. Tools provided but if you have a shovel, rake and/or wheel barrow, all welcome (and bring some friends too) to help us restore this park and forest area. Meet in the back parking area of Gary Allen. |
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Completed: Burlington Beach Clean-up
April 22nd/23rd/24th, 2022
Sign Up at: https://www.burlingtongreen.org/programs/clean-up-green-up/
Burlington Green’s Cleanup Greenup initiative to direct their own cleanups along Burlington Beach.
Volunteers are encouraged send in photos of their cleanup to: [email protected]
Also, Follow us on social media @FSRT to understand the unique dune ecosystem we have in Burlington, the ongoing restoration efforts and the integral role and functions it performs.
April 22nd/23rd/24th, 2022
Sign Up at: https://www.burlingtongreen.org/programs/clean-up-green-up/
Burlington Green’s Cleanup Greenup initiative to direct their own cleanups along Burlington Beach.
Volunteers are encouraged send in photos of their cleanup to: [email protected]
Also, Follow us on social media @FSRT to understand the unique dune ecosystem we have in Burlington, the ongoing restoration efforts and the integral role and functions it performs.
Completed: Oct 2nd 2021 | 1pm - 4pm
Campbellville Tree and Shrub Planting
It's a Double Header Saturday! Also in partnership with Conservation Halton, we will be planting roughly 200 trees and shrubs on a private property. Gloves will be provided. Bring water, wear sturdy boots or shoes and dress for the weather.
Location is on private property in the village of Campbellville. Address to be provided by email upon sign up.
Campbellville Tree and Shrub Planting
It's a Double Header Saturday! Also in partnership with Conservation Halton, we will be planting roughly 200 trees and shrubs on a private property. Gloves will be provided. Bring water, wear sturdy boots or shoes and dress for the weather.
Location is on private property in the village of Campbellville. Address to be provided by email upon sign up.
Archived Events
July 2021 - Appleby Creek erosion control (part 2) / bank stabilization raparian project
View project success here: www.streamrescue.com/applebycreek2021
View project success here: www.streamrescue.com/applebycreek2021
September 2021 - Sherwood forest project
View project success here: www.streamrescue.com/sherwoodforest2021
View project success here: www.streamrescue.com/sherwoodforest2021
September 2021 - General Brock trail creation / native planting project
View project success here: www.streamrescue.com/generalbrock2022
View project success here: www.streamrescue.com/generalbrock2022
2020 - Due to the pandemic, all projects were postponed to 2021
2019
April 27th 2019 | Indian Creek Clean Up
May 4th 2019 | 14 Mile Creek Clean Up
May 11th 2019 | Kerncliff Park Clean Up and Invasive Removal
May 18th 2019 | Appleby Creek Crib Wall Repairs
June 9th 2019 | 14 Mile Creek Clean Up Part 2
June 15th 2019 | Bronte Creek Family Fun Day
October 5th 2019 | Kerncliff Park Clean Up and Invasive Removal
November 2nd 2019 | Grindstone Creek Dump Site Clean Up
November 18th 2019 | No. 2 Sideroad Cleanup
2018
Saturday November 17th 2018 | Appleby Creek Crib Wall Planting
Saturday November 3rd 2018 | Bridge Removal & Planting
October 6th 2018 | Kerncliff Park Annual Fall Clean Up
Saturday September 29th 2018 | Appleby Creek Crib Wall Installation
September 9th 2018 | Conservation Halton Trees for Watershed Health
May 5th 2018 | Kerncliff Park Annual Spring Clean Up
April 21st 2018 | Shore Acres Creek Earth Day Clean Up
2017
November 19th 2017 | Ancaster Creek Clean Up
November 11th 2017 | Beaty Neighbourhood Park Cleanup
October 21st 2017 | Old Guelph Road Cleanup Part 2
October 7th 2017 | Kerncliff Park Annual Fall Clean Up
October 6th 2017 | Peter's Corner Planting
September 9th 2017 | Courtcliffe Park Planting
June 10th 2017 | Governors Road Tree Planting
May 13th 2017 | Kerncliff Park Clean Up
May 6th 2017 | Beaty Woodlot Cleanup
April 22nd 2017 | Grindstone Creek Cleanup
April 12th 2017 | Bridgeview Park Planting
April 15th 2017 | Sheldon Creek Clean Up