Youth Activity! Remove Invasive Plants at View Royal Park!

We will be removing invasive plants (mainly English ivy & Himalayan blackberry) from View Royal Park
This activity is being run in collaboration with a local school and is closed to the public.

Participants will:

• 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 inside View Royal Park
PARKING
There is a parking lot near the entrance to the park off of Helmcken Rd.
CYCLING
This activity location is right by Lochside Regional Trail and is a great opportunity to use your bike to travel through the region!
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 portable toilet near the entrance of this park.
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 9:30am 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 12pm
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 W̱SÁNEĆ Nation, 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