Youth Activity! Celebrating Earth Day by Removing Invasive Plants at UVic!

We're removing invasive plants (such as English ivy) from the University of Victoria campus.
This activity is being scheduled in collaboration with local teachers and students according to class schedule times.
Are you a community member who wants to be a part of this activity? Email Kaitlin at Kaitlin@greenteamscanada.ca to find out how you can get involved! Please do not attend this activity without talking to Kaitlin first. Thank you!

Class session times:
Butchmann: 8:45am - 9:45am
UVic Continuing Studies: 10:00am - 11:30am

This is 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
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
Please email Kaitlin@GreenTeamsCanada.ca if you are interested in supporting this activity.

MEETING SPOT
We will be meeting at the entrance to Alumni Chip Trail by Parking Lot 8 at UVic

PARKING
Parking is available in Parking Lot 8 or on Gordon Head Road

CYCLING
Plan your bicycle route with CRD Bike Map
Covered bike parking available on site

BUS
Plan your bus route with BC Transit Victoria

WASHROOMS
There are in the Visual Arts Buildings and Phoenix Building close to parking lot 10

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
• Photos of you in action
• Volunteer letters (on request)

FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY
Meet at the start of your class session time, receive instruction and then engage in removing invasive plants. We will provide snacks and drinks at the end of the session time.

PARTNER
A BIG thank you to our Community Investment Partner, the UVic Office of Campus Planning & Sustainability. 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.

Questions?
email: kaitlin@greenteamscanada.ca