Welcome!
We will be clearing away invasive species (especially English Ivy) and planting native trees and shrubs at Saxe Point Park! Please note this event will run until 1:30 PM, slightly longer than usual. (map)
Please fill in Volunteer Registration if this is the first time you are volunteering with the Green Team: http://bit.ly/2WdZeAT. You only need to fill out this form ONCE.
We will be working rain or shine.
MEETING SPOT/PARKING
Meet in the open area at the very end of the parking lot on Fraser St. here: https://bit.ly/3KtW5Hw. There are parking spaces all the way down Fraser St.
If you're interested in arriving early to help greet other volunteers and set up our meeting spot, email [email protected] to coordinate!
Bus: There are bus stops at the entrance of the park on Fraser St and Munro St! Check BC Transit Schedules to plan your route here: https://www.bctransit.com/victoria/home
WASHROOMS
There are washrooms on site.
WHAT TO BRING
• Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty
• Long sleeves and long pants to protect from thorny plants and insects
• Refillable water bottle. Please bring water, or a cup to fill up with! We will provide snacks and refreshments halfway through!
• Your own gardening gloves, tools, safety glasses (We provide them if you don't have your own)
• Sturdy closed toe shoes/boots
• A hat & sunscreen if it's sunny
• Rain jacket in case it rains
FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY
• Meet at 9:45 am for sign-in, introductions (please be on time)
• If you can't find us, please call 778-677-9078
• Remove invasive plants & plant trees in cleared areas!
• Take break for refreshments half way through
• Volunteer until 1:30 pm then sign-out at end, take home an eco-gift!
REGISTER AS A GREEN TEAM VOLUNTEER AHEAD OF TIME ONLINE
• If you haven't yet, register online (You only need to fill out this form once): http://bit.ly/2GEDEO9
• Get your parent to sign this form if you are under 19: http://bit.ly/parentguardianform
PARTNER
The Township of Esquimalt