Removal of blackberry and other invasive plants at Havenwood Park with HAT!
Details
Join the Habitat Acquisition Trust and Greater Victoria Green Team to help restore Havenwood Park! Havenwood Park is a beautiful 40 acre network of forested, well groomed hiking trails. The moderate slopes and gorgeous setting of forest, ferns and wildflowers make it a favourite recreation spot for residents.
Meeting Spot and Parking
Meeting spot is located HERE (https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Veterans+Memorial+Pkwy,+Victoria,+BC+V9C/@48.4137272,-123.5052645,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m7!1m4!3m3!1s0x548f0c5d3391a2f5:0x4cca944211469cbb!2sHavenwood+Park!3b1!3m1!1s0x548f0c5d167c49ef:0x3a301de499e05cfa?hl=en)
Parking is located along Veteran's Memorial Parkway HERE (https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Veterans+Memorial+Pkwy,+Victoria,+BC+V9C/@48.4137272,-123.5052645,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m7!1m4!3m3!1s0x548f0c5d3391a2f5:0x4cca944211469cbb!2sHavenwood+Park!3b1!3m1!1s0x548f0c5d167c49ef:0x3a301de499e05cfa?hl=en)
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 9:45am for sign-in. At 10:00am we will have introductions (please be on time).
• Walk to site (follow the arrows/flagging tape if you are late)
• Remove invasive blackberry and other invasive plants
• Take a break after about 2 hours with treats and refreshments
• Volunteer until 2pm 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
Habitat Acquisition Trust (http://www.hat.bc.ca)and City of Colwood (http://www.colwood.ca)
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