CAriboo DreamCatcher collective

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When is Pollination Plan for 2009?
A: April 24-26 at Gavin Lake!  This is very exciting that we have already begun planning for 2009!  We invite you join in on the pre-planning of this event by offering to host a workshop, play music, volunteer and just attend this years festivities. 

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Q: Things you'll want to bring!

A: Bedding, sheets, a pillow, duvet or Sleeping Bag; Good outdoor cloths: Warm sweater or jacket, rain gear; Foot wear: gum boots, indoor shoes/slippers; Things to make your cabins and chill zone cozy: Lights, art work, cushions, thermarests, etc.; Musical Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Shakers; Outdoor Stuff: Fishing gear, a rocket (for the workshop);  Fun Stuff: Fishing gear, a Rocket ( For the launch); Travel Mugs: Please bring your own mug for drinks

Q: How is the camp laid out?

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Q: What are the camp facilities?

A: Cabins (with bunk beds),for the first 80 people; Wash house with showers and flush toilets; Communal Hall and Dining Room; Chill and healing arts space; Sauna on the lake shore; First Aid Room with Level 3 Kit and attendant; Snowy forest hikes on surrounding Crown Lands; Swimming area(for the Hardy); Fire Pit Area and Tipi’s

Q: Is there any discounts for Volunteers?

A:  Pollination is an intentional gathering, we ask that all participants come with an open mind, open heart and willingness to contribute to the event.  The more you are able to bring, share and give at this event the more you are able to take away through the connections you make and energy you share.  The Cariboo Dreamcatcher Collective will consider sponsorship to the pollination event on a person by person basis so please get in contact with us if you will require assistance.

Q: Is car pooling available?

A: Tribe has hosted a page for the Pollination 2008 Gathering that information, ideas and ride sharing can be posted on Tribe.

Further, if you are a member of facebook there is a group created for the Cariboo Dreamcatcher Collective.  In this group page there is a wall where you can communicate with members of the group.  Currently there are 69 members on this group.

If you have any further questions please feel free to email us at pollination1@gmail.com

Q: How do you get to Gavin Lake, Pollination 2009

A: The Gavin Lake Forestry Centre and UBC/Alex Fraser Research Forest is located 6.4 km (4 miles) off the paved Likely Highway on good gravel. To reach the Centre from the south, turn east at 150 Mile House onto the Horsefly Road.  After 4 kms, turn left at the fork on the Likely Highway and follow this for 44 km.  Then turn right at the Gavin Lake Forestry Centre and UBC/Alex Fraser Research Forest signs and follow this road for 6.4 kms. When travelling from the north, turn east off Highway 97 at McLeese Lake onto Beaver Lake Road, and continue for 3.3 kms.  Turn right onto the gravel Beaver Lake Road.  Follow this route until it meets the Likely Highway (approx. 35 kms).  Turn north (left) for about 6 kms to the Gavin Lake Road.  Turn right, continue for 6.4 kms to the Centre.  Map to Gavin Lake!