2023 Backus Woods Earth Day Cleanup

Backus Woods

Port Rowan, Ontario
9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Garbage, such as bottles, balloons and grocery bags, accumulates along roadways every year and can pose a threat to plants and animals found at Backus Woods. Join NCC staff for a roadside cleanup to collect waste that has accumulated along the roadway. Following the cleanup, NCC staff will lead a property tour where you can learn about the unique species that make up the Carolinian Canada Life Zone. Physical activity will include walking approximately two kilometres over flat terrain, bending, lifting and twisting.

Fitness	Toilet
Moderate fitness level is required.	There will be no toilets on site.

Tools	Food
All tools will be provided by NCC.	Water and snacks will be provided.

Equipment checklist

• sturdy closed-toe shoes you don’t mind getting muddy 
• layers of long clothing (long-sleeved shirt, long pants, sweater)
• work or gardening gloves
• hat with a brim 
• raincoat and rain pants (just in case)
• water bottle 
• lunch/snacks
• sunscreen/bug spray 
• any necessary medications 
• optional: binoculars

Please note

Additional event details, including directions and parking instructions, will be provided after registration. Please look for three emails with event information; one will be sent immediately after registration (scroll to the bottom of the email for the participant package), a reminder will be sent one week, and then one day, before the event. The emails may get filtered into your spam or junk folders. If you do not receive the correspondence with the event details, please contact on.volunteers@natureconservancy.ca.

No previous experience is required. This event will proceed rain or shine, so please dress for the conditions: rubber boots, or shoes you don’t mind getting wet or dirty, long layers of comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty, a hat and a change of dry clothes (just in case).

To allow us to plan for a safe, successful and enjoyable day in the field together, all participants must register in advance of the event. As space is limited and spots fill up fast, register today to confirm your attendance.

Questions?

Please email on.volunteers@natureconservancy.ca.