Name: YOUTH ACTIVITY! Remove Invasive Species from Sue Mar Park in Colwood!
Start: 2024-06-13T09:45:00-07:00
End: 2024-06-13T13:00:00-07:00
Location: Sue Mar Park

We're removing invasive species with students from Wishart Elementary School. Community members are welcome!

This activity will go on rain or shine.

**Session Times:**
10:40 - 11:50
1:00 - 2:30

**WHY SIGN UP**
You’ll:

* 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](https://greenteams.formstack.com/forms/greater_victoria_green_team_volunteer_registration_form)
18 or under? Get your parent/guardian to fill this out: [http://bit.ly/parentguardianform](https://greenteams.formstack.com/forms/greater_victoria_green_team_volunteer_registration_form_guardian)
You only ever have to fill this form out ONCE

**RSVPing**
This activity is focused on youth education, engaging students from a nearby school. **If you are interested in joining this activity please email Severine@GreenTeamsCanada.ca**

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. Lets 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](http://mailto:kaitlin@GreenTeamsCanada.ca)

**MEETING SPOT**
TBD

**PARKING**

Parking for this park is located on Sue Mar Place. Please check for parking signs/limits to parking as this is a residential area.

**CYCLING**

Plan your bicycle route with [CRD Bike Map](https://maps.crd.bc.ca/Html5Viewer/?viewer=BikeMap)

**BUS**

Plan your bus route with [BC Transit Victoria](https://www.bctransit.com/victoria/home)

**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 rides, 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 prioritize your safety. Community members who carpool do so at their own risk.

Staff cannot offer rides

**WASHROOMS**
TBD

**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**

This activity is taking place across 2 sessions. Please arrive at the start of your designated session time.

**PARTNER**

A BIG thank you to our Community Investment Partner, the [City of Colwood](https://www.colwood.ca/) for providing direction and support for this activity! Their financial support and commitment to our shared goals enables us to promote environmental stewardship and community well-being

**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.

Kaitlin Warren

Severine Tyszewicz

Greater Victoria Green Team

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