Make Friends & Remove Invasive Plants at Matilda Park!

We will be enjoying the ocean breeze & removing invasive blackberry from the oceanside Matilda Park in Colwood, located near Esquimalt Lagoon.

It's a great opportunity to meet new people, learn about environmental issues and increase biodiversity. :)

This activity will go on rain or shine.

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THIS EVENT ON MEETUP: https://www.meetup.com/greater-victoria-green-team/events/308575928/

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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

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
Sunglasses / hat / sunscreen
Your own gardening gloves, tools and/or safety glasses if you prefer - otherwise we’ll provide these.

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)


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