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Pinetree Secondary School Assists in Invasive Plant Removal

Pinetree Secondary School students helping clear invasive Himalayan blackberry along Hoy Creek (Photo: Kyle Uno / HSWS)

Pinetree Secondary School students helping clear invasive Himalayan blackberry along Hoy Creek (Photo: Kyle Uno / HSWS)

Hoy-Scott Watershed Society spent another morning removing invasive Himalayan blackberry with the enthusiastic help of students from Pinetree Secondary School on April 1st, 2017. An area along Hoy Creek was cleared. Work was wet, muddy, and prickly with the thorny brambles.

"The students from Pinetree Secondary have been very helpful with our work in the riparian area," said Rodney Lee, Vice President, Hoy-Scott Watershed Society. "Rain or shine, they come out and get muddy with us; and many hands make light work.  They provide a welcomed and appreciated contribution!"  See more photos on the HSWS Google Photos page.

Wet, muddy and prickly work, as Pinetree Secondary student clip the invasive Himayalan blackberry along Hoy Creek. (Photo: Kyle Uno / HSWS)

Wet, muddy and prickly work, as Pinetree Secondary student clip the invasive Himayalan blackberry along Hoy Creek. (Photo: Kyle Uno / HSWS)

Aside from the salmon enhancement program, Hoy-Scott Watershed Society works within the riparian area to enhance the creek system. Invasive plants can overtake native plants. Healthy native plants ensure the health of the creek, protecting the water from heavy sunlight, ensuring cooler temperatures for fish and bug life.

To get involved with the Society, click the "Get Involved" button on the upper right-hand-side of our website, or email the Society at hoyscottwatershed@gmail.com

100 native trees and shrubs planted in Hoy Watershed

HSWS volunteers, Dulce, Robbin and Edmond in the planted area

HSWS volunteers, Dulce, Robbin and Edmond in the planted area

Riparian work by Hoy-Scott Watershed Society along Hoy Creek on November 22nd below the Coquitlam fire hall. Hoy-Scott Watershed Society planted 100 native trees provided by the City of Coquitlam.

A healthy riparian area supports a healthy stream, providing bank stability and shade in the summer months.

Thanks to Rodney, Robbin, Edmond and Dulce for the work put in.

(Photo: Dulce Paulino)

(Photo: Dulce Paulino)

(Photo: Robbin Whachell)

(Photo: Robbin Whachell)