Blooming Broom removal near Mill Hill with TLC LUNCH PROVIDED
Details
We will be removing Scotch Broom from the Langvista Convanent with the Land Conservancy!
Working rain or shine!
Meeting Spot and Parking
We will meet in the parking lot at Mill Hill Regional Park Parking Lot Here (https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Mill+Hill+Regional+Park+-+Main+Parking+Lot/@48.4525493,-123.4836941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x548f0d255eba7f81:0xc09a0e44a152a9fe!8m2!3d48.4525493!4d-123.4815001)
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. Also, please offer the driver a bit of gas money to help cover this cost.
Flow of Volunteer Activities
• Meet at 10 am for sign-in and introductions (please be on time)
• Remove blooming Scotch Broom!
• Take a break after about 2 hours with treats and refreshments
• Volunteer until 3pm 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. DOWNLOAD FORM HERE (http://files.meetup.com/16465902/GTC%20WAIVER%20FORM%20for%20parents%20-%20FINAL.pdf)
• Regular waiver can be downloaded here (http://files.meetup.com/16465902/GTC%20WAIVER%20FORM-%20FINAL.pdf) (we will have extra copies at the site)
• Refillable water bottle
• Dress for the weather. Rain jacket/pants if it rains, a sun hat/sunscreen if it is sunny
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants to protect you from thorny plants
• 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!
What will happen afterwards
• A volunteer letter will be emailed to you if you need to confirm your hours for school or another program
• Photos taken will be loaded up in a photo album (https://www.meetup.com/Greater-Victoria-Green-Team/photos/)
• A summary of the activity along with before and after photos will be posted in our PAGES (https://www.meetup.com/Greater-Victoria-Green-Team/about/) section to show what an impact you've made
Host
The Land Conservancy (http://conservancy.bc.ca)
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