YOUTH ACTIVITY! Remove Invasive English Ivy at Portage Park!

This activity is being organized in collaboration with teachers and 50 grade 6/7 middle students of Shoreline Middle School.

If you are a community member interested in supporting the facilitation of this activity please email Program Manager Jace at jace@greenteamscanada.ca. Please do not attend this activity without communicating with Jace ahead of time. Thank you for understanding!

We're removing invasive English ivy from Portage Park in View Royal with Shoreline school!

This activity will go on rain or shine.

Session Times:
Coming soon

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 helping with the facilitation of this activity please email Jace@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 **Jace@GreenTeamsCanada.ca**

MEETING SPOT
Meet by the playground near the bike path

PARKING
Parking for this park is located behind the View Royal Town Hall at 45 View Royal Ave.

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 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
There is a pit toilet in the park near the playground.

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:

Session one:
8:45 and 10:15 AM

Session two:
10:15 to 11:45 AM

Please arrive at the start of your designated session time. Instructions and gear will be provided upon arrival at the start of each session time. Snacks will be provided at the end of each class session time.

PARTNER
A BIG thank you to our Community Investment Partner, the Town of View Royal. 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? Contact Jace@GreenTeamsCanada.ca