Plant Native Trees & Remove Invasive Ivy at Peter Grant Park, Sidney!

We will be returning to Peter Grant Park to plant native Douglas Fir trees in areas we previously cleared of invasive plants!! We will also be spending some time removing invasive English Ivy in preparation for tree planting.

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 grassy area of Peter Grant Park here: https://bit.ly/3RhaBEP

There is parking along Greenglade Road. Use the park entrance nearest the address 9448 Greenglade Rd. At the end of the road, there is an entrance to the park. Walk past the metal gate and follow the trail straight to the field. Look for GVGT tent and signs!

If you're interested in arriving early to help greet other volunteers & lead them to our meeting spot, email Kaitlin@GreenTeamsCanada.ca or Severine@GreenTeamsCanada.ca to coordinate!

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

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
• 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 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

The Town of Sidney