We know it's a bummer, but the best time to prepare for wildfire season is before the smoke rolls in. But what if it didn't have to be a pain? What if it was... fun?!

Climate action doesn’t always look like petitions and policy meetings. Sometimes it looks like getting your hands dirty with your community. On Friday July 10th, we’re teaming up with FireSmart Whistler for the second of three community work days focused on reducing wildfire risk, building more resilient forests, and bringing together people who care about protecting the places we play.

No experience required. If you've got some work gloves, sturdy footwear, and some old sunnies, bring them! Otherwise we'll have spares. All you really need is a willingness to get a little dirty, and a desire to help protect the places you play.

Bring a friend and sign up today. But hurry - spots are limited! Once capacity is reached, additional RSVPs will be added to a waitlist.

DETAILS:

Price: FREE!
Equipment: All tools, staff, and chipper provided by FireSmart Whistler
Weather: Rain or shine!
Après Location: RMU Whistler

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• A free POW t-shirt! 
• Facilitated safety talk, intro to FireSmart, and wildfire basics with FireSmart Whistler and POW Whistler Community Organizer Mike Douglas. Come learn more - questions welcome! 
• Removal of small dead, diseased, dying, and small-diameter trees (<15cm)
• Ground debris cleanup
• Pruning and limbing retained trees (up to ~2m clearance)
• Before-and-after photos to celebrate our impact!