We will be working together as a team to remove invasive plants such as Himalayan blackberry and Scotch broom from Murray's Pond Park in Colwood!

This is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn about environmental issues and increase biodiversity!
This activity will go on rain or shine.

The City of Colwood is located within the Greater Victoria region on Vancouver Island. We will be meeting in the grassy field in front of Murray's Pond Park, near the track field at Royal Bay Secondary School. Parking is available in the student parking lot of Royal Bay Secondary School. See the Meetup Event Page for specifics on getting there.

HOW TO SIGN UP:
Register for this event on the Meetup Event Page here or email Program Manager Kaitlin: kaitlin@greenteamscanada.ca

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