Are you passionate about the environment? Looking to gain experience to add to a resume? Or to earn volunteer hours to log towards a Leadership Class? Keep reading to learn more about these fun volunteer events with the Greater Victoria Green Team!
- This Saturday, Sept. 7th (9:45 am – 1:00 pm), we will be removing invasive plants such as English ivy from Brethour Park, Sidney. Info & sign ups can be found HERE on our Meetup page.
- This Sunday Sept. 8 (9:45am - 1:00pm) we will be removing invasive Himalayan blackberry from along the edges of Colwood Creek Park to increase space for native plants. Info & sign ups can be found HERE on our Meetup page
- Saturday Sept. 14 (9:45am - 1:00pm) We will be removing invasive ivy and blackberry from Portage Park East, View Royal to clear space for native plants to be planted next month. Info & sign ups can be found HERE on our Meetup page
- Sunday Sept. 15 (9:45am - 1:00pm) We will be removing invasive ivy and holly from the forest at a land covenant owned by The Land Conservancy of BC located at 4394 Lochside Dr. Info & sign ups can be found HERE on our Meetup page
- On Saturday Sept. 21 (9:45am - 1:00pm) we will be planting trees in Brethour Park as part of Sidney's Tree Appreciation Day! There will also be a tree giveaway for people to take trees home to plant! Info & sign ups can be found HERE on our Meetup page.
You do not need a Meetup account to view details, and if anyone would like to sign up without Meetup, please email (Kaitlin@GreenTeamsCanada.ca).
All ages, abilities, backgrounds, and experience levels are welcome! We will provide educational instruction and demonstrations, as well as tools and gloves for volunteers. There will also be delicious snacks!
These activities are a great opportunity for youth and community to spend time together outside, meet new people, learn new skills, and make a real difference in the community by taking care of nature.
Giving back to these local habitat protection areas fosters an incredible sense of connection to the people and places involved, and we highly encourage participants to bring their families too!
This is also a great way to gain volunteer experience and we are happy to sign off on volunteer hours for anyone who needs them.