Name: Meet Friends & Remove Invasive Plants at UVic!
Start: 2025-12-07T09:45:00-08:00
End: 2025-12-07T13:00:00-08:00
Location: UVic Alumni Chip Trail

## We are removing invasive English ivy, holly, and Himalayan blackberry from UVic!

Please meet us by the entrance to Alumni Chip Trail off of University Drive (near Finnerty Gardens) Google Map Pin here: https://bit.ly/4gTWR0X

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!)

**VOLUNTEER 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. This form does not sign you up for activities it just registers you as a volunteer with our charity.

**SIGNING UP**
Please sign up through this event page **or** by emailing kaitlin@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 [[kaitlin@GreenTeamsCanada.ca](http://kaitlin@greenteamscanada.ca/)]

**MEETING SPOT**
Please meet us here: https://bit.ly/4gTWR0X by the entrance to Alumni Chip Trail off of University Drive, across from Finnerty Gardens

**PARKING**
Park in UVic Lot 6 (near the Multifaith Centre and Finnerty Gardens) and walk towards Finnerty Gardens, following our arrow signs to walk along the pathway to our meeting location.
UVic parking lots are free to park on Sundays

**CYCLING**
Plan your bicycle route with [CRD Bike Map](https://maps.crd.bc.ca/Html5Viewer/?viewer=BikeMap)
Covered bike parking available on site at the Visual Arts Building on campus across the street from our meeting spot.

**BUS**
There are many busses that will take you to UVic
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**
There are washrooms in Mcpherson Library nearby

**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**
A BIG thank you to our Community Investment Partner, the [UVic Office of Campus Planning & Sustainability](https://www.uvic.ca/campusplanning/). 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](http://kaitlin@greenteamscanada.ca/)

Kaitlin Warren

Lyda S.

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