Meet people & remove invasive blackberry at View Royal Park!

Connect with others in nature & remove invasive plants (mainly Himalayan Blackberry)! Together, we’ll give native trees & shrubs a chance to thrive! Everyone is welcome! No experience needed

Join the Greater Victoria Green Team together with the Town of View Royal to help improve the health of View Royal Park by removing invasive Himalayan blackberry and English ivy plants. 

No experience needed;  instructions, gloves, tools, and snacks are provided! All ages and abilities are welcome! 

Details & sign up on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/greater-victoria-green-team/events/312730020/ OR email kaitlin@greenteamscanada.ca to sign up

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.

 

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 & 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: 

Meet inside View Royal Park (1328 Pheasant Lane)

There is a parking lot at the entrance to View Royal Park off of Helmcken Rd. 

There is a bus stop nearby at Helmcken X Gull Rd

Questions? Email Kaitlin@GreenTeamsCanada.ca