Remove Invasive Species from Pit House Park in Colwood- Youth Event!

We will be removing invasive Himalayan blackberry and Scotch broom while having great ocean views with the students of Dunsmuir Middle School, community members are welcome! We will be right behind the Esquimalt Lagoon, a great place for a walk afterwards.

Please fill in Volunteer Registration if this is the first time you are volunteering with the Green Team: http://bit.ly/2WdZeAT. You only need to fill out this form ONCE.

We will be working rain or shine.

MEETING SPOT/PARKING

Park at end of Anchorage Ave, and meet up the trail at the end of Goldfinch Ave Here: https://bit.ly/3QjTbYz

Bus: Check BC Transit Schedules to plan your route here: https://www.bctransit.com/victoria/home

Look for GVGT tent and signs!

WASHROOMS

There is a public washroom at the corner of Lagoon Rd and Ocean Blvd (about two minutes walk from our work site).

WHAT TO BRING

• Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty
• Long sleeves and long pants to protect from thorny plants and insects
• Rain jacket in case it rains
• Refillable water bottle. Please bring water and snacks! We will have water bottles and packaged refreshments for those who forget.
• A hat, sunscreen
• Your own gardening gloves, tools, safety glasses (We provide them if you don't have your own)
• Mask
• Sturdy closed toe shoes/boots

FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY

• Meet at 8:45am for sign-in, introductions (please be on time)
• If you can't find us, please call me, Ali, at 778-677-9078
• Remove invasive plants
• Take break for refreshments at the end of each session

REGISTER AS A GREEN TEAM VOLUNTEER AHEAD OF TIME ONLINE

• If you haven't yet, register online (You only need to fill out this form once): http://bit.ly/2GEDEO9

• Get your parent to sign this form if you are under 19: http://bit.ly/parentguardianform

PARTNER

City of Colwood