Bring your Group to Fish Creek for a Stewardship Experience!

Status

Group Name*

Please select the option that best describes your group*

Name of Group Leader or Contact*

First & last name of primary contact person for this booking.

Email Address*

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Leader Phone Number*

Phone type*

Cell
Home
Work

Cell Phone*

Please provide a cellphone number where one of the group leaders can be reached the day of the outing.

What kind of stewardship experience are your looking for?*

FACILITATED EXPERIENCE: Customized for our group and led by Friends of Fish Creek staff. Fee includes ecology education, stewardship instruction, supervision, safety briefing, tools and personal protective equipment for up to 20 adults. See Terms & Conditions below.
SELF-DIRECTED EXPERIENCE: I would like to engage my group in a stewardship experience (ie. clean up) without Friends of Fish Creek staff present; I will pick up and drop off equipment. There is no fee, however donations to the Friends of Fish Creek are always welcome. See Terms & Conditions below.
MINI EXPERIENCE: Our small group would like to join an existing stewardship outing led by Friends of Fish Creek staff. There is no fee, however donations to the Friends of Fish Creek are always welcome. See Terms & Conditions below.

Please choose the month in which you would like to join an existing stewardship outing.*

We will email you a list of outings taking place that month to choose from.

Preferred Outing Date*

Please choose the date you would like to bring your group to Fish Creek.

Desired Start Time (12Hr Format)*

: HH

MM

For a half-day outing, we recommend starting at 9am, 1pm or 5pm, to allow for 2-3hours of stewardship. For full-day, we recommend a 9am start time.

Date - 2nd choice*

Please provide additional date choices in case we are not available on your preferred date choice.

Date - 3rd choice*

Are you looking for a full-day experience or half-day experience?*

Times can be tailored to suit your group.

Please select your first choice of stewardship experience:*

Using the info in the drop-down menu, please ensure your activity choice is available during the dates you have chosen.

Please select your second choice of stewardship experience:*

For full-day stewardship experiences, we will choose two of the three choices, aiming to accommodate your first and second choice.

Please select your third choice of stewardship experience:*

For full-day stewardship experiences, we will choose two of the three choices, aiming to accommodate your first and second choice.

What kind of lunch would your group prefer?*

Meat lunch
Vegetarian lunch
Half meat / Half vegetarian lunch

If some group members are vegetarian, feel free to suggest an approximate ratio for your group, for example: 75% meat / 25% vegetarian.

Is there anyone in your group with allergies?

Yes
No

Please list participant names and related allergy*

Example: Alison: peanuts, David: eggs

Equipment pick up date*

Please choose a business day that you would like to pick up the clean-up equipment.

Equipment drop-off date*

Please choose a business day that you would like to return the clean-up equipment.

Please select your first choice of stewardship experience:*

Please select your second choice of stewardship experience:*

Although we will aim to welcome you to a stewardship outing matching your first choice, please provide a second choice in case your first choice is unavailable.

How many participants are you expecting?*

LIMITS: Up to 20 participants for facilitated outings. Up to 30 participants for self-directed outings. Up to 12 participants for mini-experience joining an existing outing. Occasionally larger groups can be accommodated, pending resources.

Please choose the option that best describes your group's demographics.*

What is the age range of the youth participants?*

Is there anyone in your group that requires special assistance?*

YES
NO

Please let us know how we can be of support.*

Please share any information that might be useful for us to improve the experience for this(these) individual(s).

Preferred Location for Program*

Anywhere our help is needed most
West end of Fish Creek Provincial Park
East end of Fish Creek Provincial Park

Thank you for indicating your location preference. We will do our best to accommodate your request, however some stewardship experiences are only available in certain locations.

Please upload your Certificate of Insurance as PDF, JPG or DOC..

Before taking part in a group stewardship experience, each group must provide proof of insurance coverage for your group for the date of your outing. The Friends of Fish Creek insurance policy does not cover external groups.

Consent & Waiver*

I agree to the Terms and Conditions.

GROUP STEWARDSHIP EXPERIENCES
TERMS & CONDITIONS

FACILITATED STEWARDSHIP OUTINGS
The Friends of Fish Creek can provide customized, facilitated experiences include ecology education, stewardship instruction, supervision, safety briefing, tools and personal protective equipment for up to 20 adults. We kindly request a contribution to the Friends of Fish Creek in exchange for providing facilitated stewardship opportunities customized for your group. Proceeds are reinvested into education and stewardship in Fish Creek Provincial Park. Groups taking part in facilitated stewardship outings must provide proof of insurance covering group participants at time of booking.

HALF DAY (2-3hrs): Choose one of the stewardship experiences listed below - $500* includes snacks
FULL DAY (5-7hours): Choose any two stewardship experiences - $1,200* includes lunch & snacks
*To be invoiced once outing details have been confirmed.

-Weed Pulls: Engage your group in the battle against invasive species (1)
-Tree Mapping & Wrapping: Help protect poplars from beaver activity (1)
-ReWilding: Replant degraded streambanks and riparian areas (2)
-Clean-Ups: Mobilize your staff team in to beautify Fish Creek (1)
-Mini Experience: Up to 10 employees can join an existing stewardship experience (2) - FREE!
(1) Dates and locations tailored to meet your needs
(2) Pre-determined outing dates and locations

SELF-DIRECTED STEWARDSHIP OUTINGS
Self-directed park clean up experiences are available at no charge (donations welcome to help cover costs), whereby tools, personal protective equipment and safety information are provided but facilitated by Friends of Fish Creek staff. Tools, etc must be picked up in advance and dropped off shortly after the group’s outing.

BY SUBMITTING THIS BOOKING REQUEST, YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS & CONDITIONS:

BOOKING POLICY
Stewardship experiences must be booked and payment received (if applicable) a minimum of three weeks in advance of the 1st possible outing date. Bookings are limited and are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis; please book early to avoid disappointment.
CANCELLATIONS
The Friends of Fish Creek may cancel outings due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Cancellations based on weather will occur a minimum of four hours prior, while cancellations based on unforeseeable factors - such as staff or volunteer illness/emergency - will be addressed immediately once staff are informed of the situation. Cancellations will be communicated to the leader listed on the registration form via phone and email.
PRIVACY STATEMENT
The Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society is committed to maintaining high standards of confidentiality, respecting our members and volunteers and the personal information that they provide us with. We will not sell or trade your personal information. By requesting a booking, you are consenting to an online account being created for you on MyVolunteerPage and to receiving emails about this booking and future similar opportunities. You may unsubscribe at any time.
INSURANCE
External groups are not covered by the Friends of Fish Creek insurance. Therefore, we require documentation showing that your organization carries insurance covering participants for this outing. Please upload a document showing current insurance coverage for your group through this online form.
WHAT TO BRING & WEAR
Encourage your group to dress for the weather & wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear. Please also ask everyone to bring their own water bottle, extra clothing layers and anything else they require (hat, sunscreen, etc.) to be comfortable outdoors for the duration of the outing.
SAFETY
All stewardship participants will take part in a brief Site-Specific Hazard Assessment. A form will be provided to self-directed groups for completion before work starts. In this orientation, participants will be informed of potential hazards and information will be shared on how hazards can be mitigated to foster safety.
INFORMED CONSENT
The Friends of Fish Creek have been running safe, successful and fun opportunities for the public to connect with nature since 1992. Our goal is to foster understanding of and respect for nature while creating memorable experiences for participants. Many of our programs take place outdoors and carry both perceived and real risks associated with nature, such as uneven and/or slippery terrain, weather, possible interaction with wildlife, etc. Although Friends of Fish Creek staff and volunteers do their best to mitigate any potential hazards, there are risks that are out of human control.
PHOTO RELEASE
Photographs may be taken of individuals and groups participating in our programs to be used for promotional and reporting purposes. If an individual in your group would prefer to not be photographed, please notify the Friends of Fish Creek volunteer or staff.

Method of Payment

Mail cheque to Friends of Fish Creek (PO Box 2780, Stn M Calgary AB T2P 2M7)
Deliver cheque to Friends of Fish Creek office (Bow Valley Ranch in Fish Creek PP)
Deliver cash to Friends of Fish Creek office (Bow Valley Ranch in Fish Creek PP)
PayPal (we can send you a link)
Pay with Credit Card at Friends of Fish Creek office
Call in w Credit Card (403-238-3841)

If you are booking a FACILITATED stewardship experience, you will receive an invoice once outing details have been confirmed. We accept a variety of payment methods.

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