Plant trees and shrubs, dig up blackberry from Colwood Creek Park!
Saturday, October 27, 2018
9:45 AM to 1:15 PM
Help plant native trees and shrubs and removing invasive plants. We'll get down to business, rain or shine!
This event is hosted by the Greater Victoria Green Team with support from the City of Colwood
Flow of Volunteer Activities
- Meet at 9:45 am for sign-in and introductions (please be on time)
- Remove invasive non-native plants like Himalayan Blackberry
- Take a break after 1.5 hours with treats and refreshments
- Volunteer until 1:15pm then sign-out at end
REGISTER AS A GREEN TEAM VOLUNTEER
Meeting Spot and Parking
Meet near the entrance to the park near the crossroads of Sundridge, Antrobus Cres and Brittany.
What to bring
- Rain jacket in case it rains. Don't let the rain scare you off!
- Refillable water bottle (we have extra cups in case you forget yours!)
- If it's sunny bring a hat and sunscreen
- Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty
- Long sleeves and long pants to protect you from thorny plants and ticks
- Sturdy, comfortable closed toe shoes/boots. Gum boots work too especially if it's wet!!
What will be provided to you
- Gardening gloves if you don't have your own
- Tools
- Refreshments at the break
- Instruction on what to do. You don't need to have experience to participate!
- An opportunity to meet new people and have a fun experience in a beautiful area!
What happens afterwards?
- If you need to confirm your hours for school or another program a volunteer letter emailed to you
- Photos taken will be loaded up in a photo album: http://bit.ly/2oWAT3G
- A summary of how this activity went along with before and after photos: http://bit.ly/2Db7d7W
- A volunteer letter will be emailed to you if you need to confirm your hours for school or another program
