Plant Native Trees & Remove Invasive Ivy at Saxe Point Park, Esquimalt!
Details
We will be clearing away invasive species (especially English Ivy) and planting native trees and shrubs at Saxe Point Park! Please note this event will run until 1:30 PM, slightly longer than usual.
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 in the open area at the very end of the parking lot on Fraser St. here: https://bit.ly/3KtW5Hw. There are parking spaces all the way down Fraser St.
If you're interested in arriving early to help greet other volunteers and set up our meeting spot, email Maria@GreenTeamsCanada.ca to coordinate!
Bus: There are bus stops at the entrance of the park on Fraser St and Munro St! Check BC Transit Schedules to plan your route here: https://www.bctransit.com/victoria/home
WASHROOMS
There are washrooms on site.
WHAT TO BRING
• Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty
• Long sleeves and long pants to protect from thorny plants and insects
• Refillable water bottle. Please bring water, or a cup to fill up with! We will provide snacks and refreshments halfway through!
• Your own gardening gloves, tools, safety glasses (We provide them if you don't have your own)
• Sturdy closed toe shoes/boots
• A hat & sunscreen if it's sunny
• Rain jacket in case it rains
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 & plant trees in cleared areas!
• Take break for refreshments half way through
• Volunteer until 1:30 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)
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