Remove Invasive Plants and Connect with Community in Murray's Pond Park, Colwood

We will be working together to removing invasive plants from Murray's Pond Park in Colwood park as part of Make A Difference Week and in celebration of BC Trails Day!

It's a great opportunity to meet new people, learn about environmental issues and increase biodiversity. :)

This activity will go on rain or shine.

WHY SIGN UP

• Meet new people
• Learn about local environmental issues
• Improve your mental health in nature connecting with others
• Get some exercise
• Increase biodiversity
• Get volunteer hours (if you need them)
• Eat delicious snacks
• Have fun!! :) (even when it rains!)

REGISTRATION

First time coming out? Fill this out: http://bit.ly/2WdZeAT

18 or under? Get your parent/guardian to fill this out: http://bit.ly/parentguardianform

You only ever have to fill this form out ONCE

RSVPing

Before you sign up, please make sure you are fully committed to participating. We ensure there is enough staff, buy refreshments and bring gloves/tools based on the number of people signed up.

By RSVPing and not showing up, or changing your RSVP at the last minute, you may be taking a spot away from someone who wants to participate. Let’s honour each other’s time and be considerate of one another.

We understand that unforeseen circumstances may come up. If you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP right away.

SET UP & TAKE DOWN

Want to come early and help set up and/or stay a little longer and help with take down? Email Severine@GreenTeamsCanada.ca

MEETING SPOT

Meet in the grassy field near Murrary's Pond Park just behind the student parking lot of Royal Bay Secondary.

PARKING

Parking is available at the student parking lot of Royal Bay Secondary School

CYCLING

Plan your bicycle route with CRD Bike Map

BUS

Plan your bus route with BC Transit Victoria

CARPOOLING

Log in & use “comments” at the bottom of this page to say you need a ride or can offer a ride. You may also send us a message to include in an email to attendees.

Staff will not coordinate drives, they will only pass on the info that you are offering/looking for a ride.

Please ensure you communicate meeting points and times clearly and prioritise your safety. Community members who carpool do so at their own risk.

Staff cannot offer rides.

WASHROOMS

There are washrooms available at the Meadows Green Park in Royal Bay (about 10 min walk)

WHAT TO BRING

• Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty
• Long sleeves and long pants to protect from thorny plants, & insects
• Refillable water bottle with water (we have water for refills)
• Sturdy closed toe shoes/boots
• Rain jacket in case it rains
• Hat
• Your own gardening gloves, tools and/or safety glasses if you prefer - otherwise we’ll provide these.

WHAT WE PROVIDE YOU

• Gloves, tools and safety glasses
• Education and demonstration on what we will be doing (no experience necessary!)
• Refreshments (e.g. baked goods, veggies, fruits, granola bars)
• Photos of you in action
• Volunteer letters (on request)

FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY

At 9.45am sign in, followed by instruction and engaging in this activity. Halfway through we’ll take a break, go back to engaging in the activity and then we end at 1pm

PARTNER

This activity is being made possible thanks to financial support from Gablecraft Homes and direction from The City of Colwood, our community investment partners. Their commitment to our shared goals enables us to promote environmental stewardship and community well-being. Thank You for your support!

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We acknowledge with respect and gratitude the traditional territories of the Songhees, W̱SÁNEĆ Nation, the Lekwungen speaking Songhees and Esquimalt peoples upon which land this activity will take place. For many generations, they have maintained a deep connection to the land, waters and all living things. As guests on this land, we are grateful for the opportunity to learn.

Questions?
Email: severine@greenteamscanada.ca