Mulching, weeding and trail maintenance in Spring Ridge Commons (Victoria)
Details
Designed as a permaculture demonstration site and community urban food forest, Spring Ridge Commons contains over 100 species of plants, many of which have food and/or medicinal value. A home for many native birds and insects, the commons is intended to be a place where community members can meet, engage and grow on land held in common, by everyone. Help is needed to maintain this important permaculture site!
Meeting Spot
We will meet in the middle of the commons, off of Chambers Street. Click HERE (https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Spring+Ridge+Commons,+Gladstone+Ave,+Victoria,+BC+V8T+1G6/@48.4309494,-123.3495913,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m7!1m4!3m3!1s0x548f747d3debb0f1:0xf71ccef5223d0590!2sChambers+St+%26+Gladstone+Ave,+Victoria,+BC+V8T!3b1!3m1!1s0x548f747d189da723:0x127bcdb64ee8d679) for the map of Spring Ridge Commons. Parking is available along Chambers Street.
How to get to the location
Transit/Cycling. To find out the best route from where you are, please go to BC Transit (http://www.bctransit.com/regions/vic/?p=2.list) or use Google Maps (https://www.google.ca/maps/preview).
Carpool. If you need a ride log into your Meet-up account, RSVP and leave a message at the bottom of this event page describing where you need a ride from.
Flow of Volunteer Activities
• Meet at 9:15am for sign-in and introductions (please be on time)
• Spread mulch, remove invasive plants and create a small trail.
• Take a break after about 1.5 hours with treats and refreshments
• Volunteer until 12:30pm then sign-out at end
What to bring
• If you're under 19, you must bring a waiver form signed by a parent or guardian in order to participate (please email greatervictoriagreenteam@gmail.com for a copy of our waiver form)
• Refillable water bottle
• Dress for the weather. Rain jacket/pants if it rains, extra layers in case it is cold
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants to protect you from thorny plants and ticks
• Clothing you don't mind getting dirty
• Sturdy, comfortable closed-toe shoes/boots.
We will provide
• Gardening gloves if you don't have them
• Tools
• Instructions on what to do. You don't need to have experience to participate!
• A fun experience, meeting new people in a beautiful park!
Host
Spring Ridge Commons (http://springridge.rd123.ca)
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