Save the Mighty Braefoot Oaks Petition approaching 1400 signatures. Please help canvassing.
The petition to Save the Mighty Braefoot Oaks, has received close to 1400 signatures, and we are making progress in finding allies and allied organizations who would like to see this Garry Oak wonderful meadow containing 115 Garry Oaks turned into a park.
We need your help to make this a reality.
We are planning to organize 2 door to door canvassing sessions this week, going around with the petition.
Canvassers knocked on a few doors last week to get a feel for the neighourhood. They canvassed on Malton Ave, which is the street parallel to Braefoot Rd, behind the meadow. At every house where people were home, they had a meaningful discussion with the people and they all signed the petition except for one person who wanted to go have a look first and do some research. It is a small sample of 6 or 7 but so far, it looks like there will be a huge support from the local community. One thing that surprised a bit is that some people had never seen that meadow (which is at their doorstep), but said they would go have a look at it.
So this week, 2 groups will be canvassing:
- Wednesday, April 8 from 4:45 to 6:30
- Thursday, April 9 from 4:45 to 6:30
If you are available and willing to help, please arrive at 4015 Braefoot Rd. The first 15 minutes will be used to go over the petition and share some background info, then canvassing will begin around 5 pm. That seems to be the optimal time as most people were home then.
If you can come, please email yparizeau@gmail.com to let us know so that Yves can organize the clipboards accordingly. Please let him know which session(s) you can do. If you know people who might be interested, please let them know.
Thank you so much!!! Our campaign to save that precious 2 acre piece of Garry Oak meadow in gaining momentum! and we really have a good chance to succeed! With the issue of the property potentially coming to council this month, we need all the help we can get.
Thank you!!!