Make Friends & Remove Invasive Blackberry & Broom at Murray's Pond Park, Colwood
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Connect with others & make a difference at a local park! 🌱
JOIN US to connect with others in nature & engage in environmental action removing invasive Himalayan blackberry and Scotch broom! Together, we’ll give native trees & shrubs a chance to thrive and strengthen this park 💪
Brought to you by PATH Developments & our charity Green Teams of Canada.
NO EXPERIENCE needed. ALL AGES & abilities welcome! Just bring yourself, curiosity & willingness to get your hands a little dirty 🌿. We'll provide instruction, tools, gloves & snacks! Comes for as long as you are able to!
This activity runs RAIN 🌧️ or SHINE ☀️
MEETING LOCATION 📍
Meet by the grassy area behind the student parking lot, at the far corner of the Royal Bay Secondary track field.
👉 Google Map Pin: Click here to view meeting spot location
Look for our directional signs to help you find us!
WHY JOIN A GREEN TEAM ACTIVITY? 🌳
You’ll walk away having:
- Met new people & felt part of something bigger than yourself
- Learned about local ecosystems & environmental issues
- Made a tangible difference for the environment
- Spent quality time outdoors (great for mental health!)
- Gotten some fresh air & exercise
- Earned volunteer hours (if you need them)
- Enjoyed delicious snacks 🍪 🧃 & warm, welcoming vibes
- Had fun, even if it rains 🙂
The Greater Victoria Green Team is a program of the charity Green Teams of Canada. We connect & empower people by organizing hands-on, inclusive, safe & impactful environmental activities. Whether it’s your 1st coming out or your 50th, you’ll be guided every step of the way.
Want to know what to expect at an activity? Check out our Greater Victoria Green Team online summaries/blogs
STEPS TO SIGN UP 📝
✅ Step 1: Confirm you're able to attend!
Please only sign up if you're 100% committed to participating. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as soon as possible. Our activities often fill up & have waitlists, & timely updates help open spots for others who’d love to join.
We also pack tools, supplies & buy snacks in advance based on RSVPs so last-minute changes (within 24-48 hrs) are hard to accommodate, so we appreciate your care in registering thoughtfully & honouring the shared effort that makes these activities possible.
✅ Step 2: Registration (one-time only)
If this is your first-ever Green Team activity, please complete our Volunteer Registration Form:
- All new volunteers CLICK 👉 Volunteer Registration Form
* You only need to do this once.
* This form registers you as a volunteer with our charity, it does not sign you up for activities
✅ Step 3: RSVP
- Click "Attend” on this activity page; OR,
- Email 📧 Ashton@greenteamscanada.ca
Update your RSVP as soon as possible if something changes & you're no longer able to participate
To ensure fairness for everyone, participants who miss 2+ activities without updating their RSVP will be placed on the waitlist (if one exists) and added as space becomes available.
FLOW OF THE DAY ⏱️
- 9:45 am - Arrival, sign-in, grab gloves
- 10 am - Safety talk, education & demonstration
- 11:30 am - Snack break
- 12:45 pm - Wrap-up, survey & pack up
- 1 pm - Sign-out & activity ends
WHAT TO BRING 🧥👖
Please come prepared for outdoor, hands-on work:
- Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
- Long sleeves & long pants (to protect from thorny plants + bugs)
- Sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots
- Refillable water bottle
- Rain jacket (just in case!)
- Hat & weather-appropriate layers
- Your own gloves/tools/safety glasses if you prefer (optional - we provide everything you need)
WHAT WE PROVIDE 🧤
We’ve got you covered with:
- Gloves, tools & safety glasses
- Instruction, safety talk & environmental education
- Friendly, experienced staff support
- Snacks & refreshments
- Photos & videos of the day
- Volunteer reference letters (on request after the activity)
GETTING THERE 🚌 🚗 🚲
Parking:
- Available in the Royal Bay Secondary School student parking lot HERE
Cycling:
- Plan your route with the CRD Bike Map
Bus:
- The 52, 54 and 59 buses stop nearby
- Plan your trip with BC Transit Victoria
Carpooling:
- Use the “comments” section below to offer or request a ride
- Staff can share information but are unable to coordinate carpools
- Please prioritize clear communication & personal safety
- Staff cannot offer rides
WASHROOMS 🚻
At Tim Hortons at the corner of Ryder Hesjedal Way and Latoria Rd
SPONSOR 💚
Thank you to PATH Developments for sponsoring this activity & investing in initiatives that create positive impacts on the communities where they build! Together we are promoting mental health, building a sense of community & restoring local habitats.
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: Ashton@greenteamscanada.ca
We’d love to have you join us. Come as you are & leave knowing you made a real difference to yourself, your community & the environment!