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SUMMARY:Make Friends & Remove Invasive Plants from Portage Park\, View Royal
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Victoria Green Team together with the Town of View Royal to connect with others in nature & engage in environmental action removing invasive plants (mainly English ivy & Himalayan Blackberry)! Together\, we’ll give native trees & shrubs a chance to thrive and strengthen this forest! \nNO 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! \nThis activity runs RAIN 🌧️ or SHINE \nSIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE:  \nOn Meetup: bit.ly/gvgt-feb21-2026  \nBy Email: kaitlin@greenteamscanada.ca \n  \nWHY JOIN A GREEN TEAM ACTIVITY? 🌳 \nYou’ll walk away having: \n\nMet new people & felt part of something bigger than yourself\nLearned about local ecosystems & environmental issues\nMade a tangible difference for the environment\nSpent quality time outdoors (great for mental health!)\nGotten some fresh air & exercise\nEarned volunteer hours (if you need them)\nEnjoyed delicious snacks 🍪 🧃 & warm\, welcoming vibes\nHad fun\, even if it rains 🙂\n\nThe 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. \nFLOW OF THE DAY ⏱️ \n\n9:45 am – Arrival\, sign-in\, grab gloves\n10 am – Safety talk\, education & demonstration\n11:30 am – Snack break\n12:45 pm – Wrap-up & pack up\n1 pm – Sign-out\, activity ends\n\nWHAT TO BRING 🧥👖 \nPlease come prepared for outdoor\, hands-on work: \n\nClothes you don’t mind getting dirty\nLong sleeves & long pants (to protect from thorny plants + bugs)\nSturdy closed-toe shoes or boots\nRefillable water bottle\nRain jacket (just in case!)\nHat & weather-appropriate layers\nYour own gloves/tools/safety glasses if you prefer (optional – we provide everything you need)\n\nWHAT WE PROVIDE 🧤🪏 \nWe’ve got you covered with: \n\nGloves\, tools & safety glasses\nInstruction\, safety talk & environmental education\nFriendly\, experienced staff support\nSnacks & refreshments\nPhotos & videos of the day\nVolunteer reference letters (on request after the activity)\n\nQuestions? Email kaitlin@greenteamscanada.ca
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/make-friends-remove-invasive-plants-from-portage-park-view-royal/
LOCATION:Portage Park\, View Royal (Behind View Royal Town Hall and 4 Mile Pub)\, 45 View Royal Avenue\, Victoria\, BC\, ca
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