Socially distant volunteer event Ayum Creek, Sooke with the Land Conservancy

We will be removing invasive plants from under the forest understory, as well as covering with cardboard and mulch! We will be working with The Land Conservancy of BC on this project!

REGISTER AS A GREEN TEAM VOLUNTEER HERE: http://bit.ly/2GEDEO9. Under 19, have your parent fill in this form

COVID-19 protocols - please review closely and carefully. We want to ensure the safety of everyone while enjoying the benefits of being together outside in nature as part of community!

We ask that you do not participate (and to un-RSVP) if:

1. You feel ill, including experiencing COVID-19 symptoms such as a sore throat, cough, shortness of breath, fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, loss of taste or smell
2. You or a member of your family have travelled internationally in the last 14 days
3. You have been exposed to someone in the last 14 days who has been diagnosed with or is suspected to have COVID-19

Safety protocols to be followed at the activity:

● Physical distancing etiquette (at least 6 feet apart from those not in your household)
● There will be a hand sanitizing station. Please sanitize your hands when you arrive, and before you leave
● Please cough or sneeze into a tissue or into the bend of your arm
● Avoid touching your face, especially eyes, nose or mouth
● We encourage you to wear a non-medical / cloth mask to help reduce the spread of this virus (we will have some on site)
● If you start to feel ill to inform staff and leave immediately
● Those with children, will be asked to take extra care to ensure they maintain physical distancing
● Dogs must be on leash (or please don't bring your dog)
● DO NOT share items with those not in household
● There will be safety volunteer leaders at the event to ensure the safety of everyone.
● Anyone not practicing physical distancing or who are exhibiting known COVID-19 symptoms will be asked to leave.

MEETING LOCATION

We will meet at the entrance to Ayum Regional Park - past shell station on your left near 5529 Sooke Road.

DIRECTIONS

Transit/Cycling: http://bit.ly/2DakrC2or use Google Maps: http://bit.ly/1hSWCQ7

Carpool. We advice that no one carpool to stay safe during COVID-19

FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY

• Meet at 9:45am for sign-in and introductions (please be on time)
• If you can't find us, please call me at 778-677-9078
• Remove invasive plants
• Volunteer until 1pm.

REGISTER AS A GREEN TEAM VOLUNTEER AHEAD OF TIME ONLINE

• If you haven't yet, register online: http://bit.ly/2GEDEO9
Don't forget to get your parent to sign the parent consent form

WHAT TO BRING:

• Rain jacket in case it rains.
• Refillable water bottle. Please bring water and snacks with you! We will have water bottles for those who forget their water, and packaged refreshments.
• A hat and sunscreen
• Your own gardening gloves, tools, safety glasses (we will provide clean ones to those who don't have their own).
• Mask (we encourage everyone to wear a mask so try and bring your own. We will have paper masks available and cloth masks for sale at sliding scale ($0 -$20))
• Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty
• Long sleeves and long pants to protect you from thorny plants and ticks
• Sturdy, comfortable closed toe shoes/boots. Gum boots work too especially if it's wet!!

WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED TO YOU:

• Gardening gloves, tools, safety glasses if you don't have your own
• Packaged refreshments
• Instruction on what to do. You don't need to have experience to participate!
• An opportunity to meet new people and have fun in a beautiful park!

WHAT HAPPENS AFTERWARDS?

• A follow-up survey will be sent. Please complete survey.
• If you need to confirm your hours for school or another program a volunteer letter emailed
• Photos taken will be loaded up in a photo album: http://bit.ly/2oWAT3G
• A summary of activity with before and after photos: http://bit.ly/2Db7d7W

COLLABORATORS / PARTNERS

The Land Conservancy (http://conservancy.bc.ca)