# Event Details - **Event Name**: Meet New Friends & Remove Invasive Ivy at Dickson Woods - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 09:45 am – Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join the Greater Victoria Green Team & Victoria Airport Authority to connect with the community and help the environment! All ages welcome!About this EventWe will be removing invasive English ivy from the Dickson Woods forest across from Victoria Airport. This protected area is commonly used as a walking route by locals but is overrun with invasive plants!This is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn about environmental issues and increase biodiversity :)This activity will go on rain or shine.Want to sign up for this activity? Sign up on Meetup here: https://www.meetup.com/greater-victoria-green-team/events/311409245/  OR sign up by emailing: kaitlin@greenteamscanada.caWHY SIGN UP?You’ll:Meet new peopleLearn about local environmental issuesImprove your mental health in nature connecting with othersGet some exerciseIncrease biodiversityGet volunteer hours (if you need them)Eat delicious snacksHave fun!! :) (even when it rains!)MEETING SPOT:Meet across the road from 1234 Willingdon Rd at the entrance to the Dickson Woods forest. There is a crosswalk with flashing lights for you to safely cross the road.Leaders from both Greater Victoria Green Team will be at the entrance to the site to help direct you in and provide parking directionsWe will be working on a protected forest area that is bordered by private property so please be respectful of neighbours!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 1pmWHAT WE PROVIDE YOU:Gloves, tools and safety glassesEducation and demonstration on what we will be doing (no experience necessary!)Refreshments (e.g. baked goods, veggies, fruits, granola bars)Photos of you in actionVolunteer letters (on request)WHAT TO BRING:Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirtyLong sleeves and long pants to protect from thorny plants, & insectsRefillable water bottle with water (we have water for refills)Sturdy closed toe shoes/bootsRain jacket in case it rainsHatYour own gardening gloves, tools and/or safety glasses if you prefer - otherwise we’ll provide these. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/north-saanich/meet-new-friends-and-remove-invasive-ivy-at-dickson-woods/100001975642994379 - **Event Categories**: meetups, health-wellness, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: North Saanich - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Willingdon Road - **lat**: 48.6375266 - **long**: -123.4306591 - **full address**: Willingdon Road, Willingdon Road, North Saanich, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Meet New Friends & Remove Invasive Ivy at Dickson Woods - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4d52e0de2eac0eb8f95388d31668aa6fec574f5c9e9ab1032d76fb2cc2609e97-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc163f1c-gmir.jpg?v=1765389987 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Meet New Friends & Remove Invasive Ivy at Dickson Woods being held? - **A:** Meet New Friends & Remove Invasive Ivy at Dickson Woods takes place on Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 09:45 am to Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 01:00 pm at Willingdon Road, Willingdon Road, North Saanich, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Meet New Friends & Remove Invasive Ivy at Dickson Woods? - **A:** Meet New Friends & Remove Invasive Ivy at Dickson Woods is organized by Greater Victoria Green Team. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Meet New Friends & Remove Invasive Ivy at Dickson Woods", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4d52e0de2eac0eb8f95388d31668aa6fec574f5c9e9ab1032d76fb2cc2609e97-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc163f1c-gmir.jpg?v=1765389987", "startDate": "2025-12-13", "endDate": "2025-12-13", "url": "https://allevents.in/north-saanich/meet-new-friends-and-remove-invasive-ivy-at-dickson-woods/100001975642994379", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Willingdon Road", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Willingdon Road", "postalCode": "V8L", "addressLocality": "North Saanich", "addressRegion": "BC", "addressCountry": "CA" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "48.6375266", "longitude": "-123.4306591" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join the Greater Victoria Green Team & Victoria Airport Authority to connect with the community and help the environment! 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