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Remove Invasive Species from Portage Park - East, View Royal!

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Saturday, September 14, 2024 9:45 AM - 1:00 PM PST

1450 Glentana rd
Victoria, BC V9A 7A1
We will be meeting at the park entrance located in between 1450 and 1500 Glentana Rd. There is a little walking path into the park in between the two residential buildings. Our tent and table will be set up and this entrance.

We will be removing invasive plants such as English ivy and Himalayan blackberry from Portage Park East! Please sign up on Meetup here: bit.ly/GVGT-Sept15 OR email kaitlin@greenteamscanada.ca

t's a great opportunity to meet new people, learn about environmental issues and increase biodiversity. :)

This activity will go on rain or shine.

WHY SIGN UP

Meet new people
Learn about local environmental issues
Improve your mental health in nature connecting with others
Get some exercise
Increase biodiversity
Get volunteer hours (if you need them)
Eat delicious snacks
Have fun!! :) (even when it rains!)

WHAT TO BRING

Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty
Long sleeves and long pants to protect from thorny plants, & insects
Refillable water bottle with water (we have water for refills)
Sturdy closed toe shoes/boots
Rain jacket in case it rains
Hat
Your own gardening gloves, tools and/or safety glasses if you prefer - otherwise we’ll provide these.

WHAT WE PROVIDE YOU

Gloves, tools and safety glasses
Education and demonstration on what we will be doing (no experience necessary!)
Refreshments (e.g. baked goods, veggies, fruits, granola bars)
Photos of you in action
Volunteer letters (on request)

FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY

At 9.45am sign in, followed by instruction and engaging in this activity. Halfway through we’ll take a break, go back to engaging in the activity and then we end at 1pm

Please sign up on Meetup here: bit.ly/GVGT-Sept15 OR email kaitlin@greenteamscanada.ca