Carpet burweed and ivy removal at Cattle Point (Oak Bay)
Details
The Greater Victoria Green Team and the Friends of Uplands Park will be coming together to remove invasive, non-native plants that pose a significant impact on native species in Uplands Park.
This event is on rain or shine!
Meeting Spot and Parking
Meet in the parking lot at Cattle Point which is off of Beach Drive on Scenic Drive, by the second boat launch (lower parking lot). HERE (https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Scenic+Dr,+Victoria,+BC+V8R/@48.4380696,-123.2933932,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x548f7418d710329b:0x8b774aa030f15cee?hl=en) is the map to the meeting spot. Parking is available along Beach Drive (sides of the road), or at the parking lot right at Cattle Point. Here is the MAP (https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Scenic+Dr,+Victoria,+BC+V8R/@48.4380696,-123.2933932,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x548f7418d710329b:0x8b774aa030f15cee?hl=en) (https://www.google.ca/maps/place/2900+Beach+Dr,+Victoria,+BC+V8R+6K7/@48.4388644,-123.2972919,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x548f741917a8f865:0x10fc54e20c8d64e3)of parking location(s).
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 and introductions (please be on time)
• Walk to site (follow the arrows/flagging tape if you are late)
• Remove Carpet Burweed, English Ivy and other invasive plants
• Take a break after about 1.5 hours with treats and refreshments
• Volunteer until 1pm 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
Friends of Uplands Park (http://friendsofuplandspark.wordpress.com/) and District of Oak Bay (https://www.oakbay.ca/)
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