Connect with Community & Remove Invasive Ivy Plants at Dickson Woods, North Saanich

Help Steward Dickson Woods, an Urban Forest in North Saanich 🌱

Join the Greater Victoria Green Team in partnership with Victoria Airport Authority to connect with others in nature & engage in environmental action removing invasive English Ivy! Together, we’ll give native trees & shrubs a chance to thrive and strengthen this forest.

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

DETAILS & SIGN UP ON MEETUP: bit.ly/gvgt-mar28-2026 or by email: sara@greenteamscanada.ca

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)