Remove Invasive Species in the Uvic Queenswood Campus!
Details
We will be removing invasive English ivy from this beautiful forest!
Please fill in Volunteer Registration if this is the first time you are volunteering with the Green Team: [http://bit.ly/2WdZeAT](https://greenteams.formstack.com/forms/greater_victoria_green_team_volunteer_registration_form). You only need to fill out this form ONCE.
We will be working rain or shine.
MEETING SPOT/PARKING
Meet by the Ocean Networks Canada parking lot here: [https://bit.ly/36Vif6h](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ocean+Networks+Canada/@48.4679823,-123.2966766,18z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x548f715ba77ee729:0x10f50e32e63183a!8m2!3d48.4681616!4d-123.2966652). There is a yellow metal gate off of Haro Rd with a trail to walk to the Ocean Networks Canada. We will be meeting inside this yellow gate by the gazebo.
There is free parking along Haro Rd and Arbutus Rd, and we have had permission from UVic to have free parking for the day!
Bus: There is a bus station right outside the entrance to the Queenswood Campus. Check BC Transit Schedules to plan your route here: https://www.bctransit.com/victoria/home
Look for GVGT tent and signs!
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 have snacks and refreshments during the activity!
• 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 9:45am for sign-in, introductions (please be on time)
• If you can't find us, please call 778-677-9078
• Remove invasive plants
• Take break for refreshments half way through
• Volunteer until 1 pm then sign-out at end, take home an eco-gift!
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](https://greenteams.formstack.com/forms/greater_victoria_green_team_volunteer_registration_form)
• Get your parent to sign this form if you are under 19: [http://bit.ly/parentguardianform](https://greenteams.formstack.com/forms/greater_victoria_green_team_volunteer_registration_form_guardian)
PARTNER
Office of Campus Planning and Sustainability, The University of Victoria
