Make Friends & Remove Invasive Plants at Longworth Trail, Colwood!

Greater Victoria Green Team Collab!
Join us on Sunday July 13th to meet new people and make a difference in your community!
We will be removing some invasive Himalayan blackberry from Longworth Trail in between Latoria Road and Longworth Place in Royal Bay, Colwood.
It's a great opportunity to meet new people, learn about environmental issues and increase biodiversity. :)
This activity will go on rain or shine.

Everyone is welcome! No experience needed!

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!)

REGISTRATION:
First time volunteering with Greater Victoria Green Team? Fill this out: https://greenteams.formstack.com/forms/greater_victoria_green_team_volunteer_registration_form
You only ever have to fill this form out ONCE

RSVPing:
Sign up through this event page or by emailing Kaitlin@GreenTeamsCanada.ca
Before you sign up, please make sure you are fully committed to participating. We ensure there is enough staff, buy refreshments and bring gloves/tools based on the number of people signed up.
By RSVPing and not showing up, or changing your RSVP at the last minute, you may be taking a spot away from someone who wants to participate. Let’s honour each other’s time and be considerate of one another.
We understand that unforeseen circumstances may come up. If you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP right away.

SET UP & TAKE DOWN:
Want to come early and help set up and/or stay a little longer and help with take down? Email [Kaitlin@GreenTeamsCanada.ca](http://Kaitlin@greenteamscanada.ca/)

MEETING SPOT:
We’ll be meeting at the entrance to the park off of Latoria Road near the address 370 Latoria Blvd. It is located near the intersection of Latoria Road and Quarry street.
Review the map on the top right of this page. The red pin is our meeting spot.

PARKING:
There is parking available along the side of Latoria Road or along Quarry Street.

CYCLING:
Plan your bicycle route with CRD Bike Map

BUS:
Plan your bus route with BC Transit Victoria

CARPOOLING:
Log in & use “comments” at the bottom of this page to say you need a ride or can offer a ride. You may also send us a message to include in an email to attendees.
Staff will not coordinate drives, they will only pass on the info that you are offering/looking for a ride.
Please ensure you communicate meeting points and times clearly and prioritise your safety. Community members who carpool do so at their own risk.
Staff cannot offer rides.

WASHROOMS:
The closest washrooms are at Meadows Green Park OR the Tim Hortons at the corner of Ryder Hesdejal Way and Latoria Rd

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
• 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 invasive plant removal activity. Halfway through we’ll take a break to eat some tasty snacks, then go back to removing invasive plants and socializing and then we end at 1pm

PARTNER:
This activity is being made possible thanks to financial support and direction from The City of Colwood, our community investment partners. Their commitment to our shared goals enables us to promote environmental stewardship and community well-being. Thank You for your support!

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
We acknowledge with respect and gratitude the traditional territories of the Songhees, W̱SÁNEĆ Nation, the Lekwungen speaking Songhees and Esquimalt peoples upon which land this activity will take place. For many generations, they have maintained a deep connection to the land, waters and all living things. As guests on this land, we are grateful for the opportunity to learn.

Questions?
Email: kaitlin@greenteamscanada.ca