YOUTH ACTIVITY! Remove Invasive Species from Lagoon West Park in Colwood!

We're removing invasive Himalayan blackberry with local students. We will be right behind the Esquimalt Lagoon, enjoying some ocean views and breeze!
If you are a community member interested in supporting the facilitation of this activity please email kaitlin@greenteamscanada.ca

This activity will go on rain or shine.

Session Times:
9:30 - 11:30 (Arsenault & Jones)
12:00 - 1:30 (Knoke)

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

MEETING SPOT
Meet up the trail at the end of Goldfinch Ave Here: https://bit.ly/3QjTbYz

*NOTE: This park was previously referred to as "Pithouse Park" but is now known as Lagoon West Park

PARKING
Parking for this park is located at the end of Anchorage Ave, Colwood, near the Arts and Culture Colwood building

CYCLING
Plan your bicycle route with CRD Bike Map

BUS
Plan your bus route with BC Transit Victoria

WASHROOMS
There is a public washroom at the corner of Lagoon Rd and Ocean Blvd (about two minutes walk from our work site).

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 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.