LIVESTAKES COLLECTED
SOS: Save Our Stakes!
ERA needs last minute help to plant livestakes before they bud; our goal is to get 500 in the ground. This restoration work will mitigate erosion, decrease flood intensity, and restore fish and wildlife habitat. We are asking our community to help us reach this goal.
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What we’ll be doing:
We will be planting cottonwood livestakes by digging fascins and using hammers and rebar to make holes in the stream bank. To learn more about the cottonwood restoration program click here.
- 10:00 Coffee and Orientation
- 10:30 Planting
- 1:00 Break and BBQ
- 1:30 Planting
- 3:00 Home time
What to bring:
Please note that the site requires crossing a small beaver dam. Waterproof shoes are highly recommended. Weather can change quickly, so please plan for inclement weather conditions.
- Sturdy boots/Gumboots
- Work Gloves
- Rain gear
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Water bottle
- Coffee cup (for coffee)
Activity: Livestake Planting
Site: Morrissey Meadows
15 minutes drive south of Fernie. The entrance is to an old farm field. PLEASE WATCH FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHEN TURNING INTO THE SITE. After arriving, continue along the road past the old farmhouses until you reach the restoration crew.
Coordinates: 49.374609, -115.016808
Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vjWtXmi2oUJksEVi6
BEFORE VOLUNTEERING, PLEASE FILL OUT A WAIVER
QUESTIONS? email info@elkriveralliance.ca