New Westminster Environmental Almanac (2917 ... - Douglas College

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Stewardship Groups Fraser River Discovery Centre Society The Fraser River Discovery Centre is a not-for-profit society that began in 1989 with a small kiosk in the New Westminster Quay Market. In January 2001 the Fraser River Discovery Centre opened its doors to the public. Located just east of the Quay, only a Preview Centre currently exists. The current center is to be greatly expanded and will become a major attraction along the New Westminster waterfront. The goal of the Society is to create an interpretive center including many interactive exhibits where people of all ages can learn about the history, culture, geography, and biology of the Fraser River and its drainage basin. Another major goal is to become a major center for resource materials related to the River as well as an arena where people, organizations, and agencies can meet to discuss topics and issues relevant to the Fraser. Besides informative displays on various aspects of the Fraser River, the Fraser River Discovery Centre currently runs a number of educational workshops intended for students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 and has developed a signed walking tour along the Waterfront Esplanade. The Discovery Centre is also host to a number of annual events including Fraser Fest and Kids World. The Fraser River Discovery Centre Society is always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with the educational programs as well as the operations of the Centre. Contact the Fraser River Discovery Center at 604 521 4201. New Westminster Horticultural Society The Horticultural Society is for anybody interested in gardening and horticulture. Whether you are a novice or master gardener, the New Westminster Horticultural Society offers a friendly, social atmosphere to enhance and share your knowledge and expertise. Activities include monthly meetings (except January), a Spring Plant Sale, the Annual Picnic, a Christmas Dinner and several social outings selected to expose members to unique gardening experiences. (http://www.hedgerows.com/Canada/clubbrochures/ NewWestHortSoc.htm) 50
Queensborough Special Programs Committee 51 By Mary De Paoli The Special Programs Committee is a special interest group in the community of Queensborough. The function of the committee is to organize special events like the Urban Farmers Fall Fair, Queensborough Day and Family Dinners throughout the year that friends and neighbours can participate in. The committee is instrumental in promoting community spirit in Queensborough and encouraging community networking. The committee consists of representatives from special interest groups in Queensborough together with many other community members. Each year the committee identifies projects that are needed in the Community Centre and Ryall Park. All of the funds raised by the committee’s events go toward these projects which have included playground upgrades (Megan’s Place Tiny Tot Playground), the mural projects at the Community Centre, new equipment for the Centre, English as a Second Language summer grant program and children’s summer programs. The committee also publishes The Queensborough Times, a quarterly community newsletter distributed to all households in Queensborough. The Queensborough Special Programs Committee meets at the Queensborough Community Centre on a monthly basis from September to June. For more information contact the Queensborough Comunity Centre. Young Naturalists’ Club of New Westminster Stewardship Groups The Young Naturalists’ Club of New Westminster is a satellite club of the Young Naturalists’ Club of BC. This club provides an opportunity for children 5 – 14 years of age and their families to learn about and help the nature around them. Events organized and attended by the Club include nature walks; talks and workshops on local wildlife and vegetation, water quality testing and shoreline clean up of the Fraser River. In the future, the Club is planning to get involved in a shoreline monitoring program in White Rock and the Grate Mate Program (installing filters in local storm drains). The cost of an annual membership is $15 per family. To join contact Carrie Ross at imcross@telus.net or check the website at www.naturalhistory.bc.ca/YNC/index.htm.
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Page 4 and 5: Table of Contents Foreword 1 Introd
Page 6 and 7: Introduction & Overview Introductio
Page 8 and 9: History of New Westminster created
Page 10 and 11: Status of Original Ecosystems Wetla
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Page 14 and 15: Historical Land Use Historical Land
Page 16 and 17: Historical Land Use manufacturers,
Page 18 and 19: Weather in New Westminster: tempera
Page 20 and 21: Land Use Today Housing Downtown (In
Page 22 and 23: Land Use Today Sapperton (Including
Page 24 and 25: Land Use Today Uptown (Including th
Page 26 and 27: Land Use Today Education New Westmi
Page 28 and 29: Parks and Greenspaces Parks and Gre
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Page 56 and 57: Stewardship Groups Residents’ Ass
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