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Make Friends & Remove Invasive Plants in the Blenkinsop Valley!

Sunday, September 15 @ 9:45 am - 1:00 pm

Free

We will be removing invasive plants such as English ivy from a land covenant owned by The Land Conservancy of BC!
We will be working at the Joan Alston-Stewart property, located in the Blenkinsop Valley (4394 Lochside Drive).

Great opportunity to meet new people, learn about environmental issues and increase biodiversity 🙂

This activity will go on rain or shine.

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

HOW TO SIGN UP: Go to https://www.meetup.com/greater-victoria-green-team/events/299752490/ OR email kaitlin@greenteamscanada.ca

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!)

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)

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.

Details

Date:
Sunday, September 15
Time:
9:45 am - 1:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://www.meetup.com/greater-victoria-green-team/events/299752490/

Venue

4394 Lochside Dr
Lochside Drive
Victoria, Capital Regional District V8X 2C9 Canada
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Phone
7786779078

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