# Event Details - **Event Name**: Make Friends & remove invasive ivy & blackberry at Portage Park, View Royal! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 09:45 am – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join the Greater Victoria Green Team & Town of View Royal to connect with others in nature & engage in environmental action removing invasive plants (mainly English ivy & Himalayan Blackberry)! Together, we’ll give native trees & shrubs a chance to thrive and strengthen this forest. ? PLEASE SIGN UP ON MEETUP: https://www.meetup.com/greater-victoria-green-team/events/312882956/ OR Sign Up By Email: kaitlin@greenteamscanada.ca NO EXPERIENCE needed. ALL AGES & abilities welcome! Just bring yourself, curiosity & willingness to get your hands a little dirty ?. We'll provide instruction, tools, gloves & snacks! Comes for as long as you are able to! This activity runs RAIN ?️ or SHINE WHY JOIN A GREEN TEAM ACTIVITY? ? You’ll walk away having: Met new people & felt part of something bigger than yourself Learned about local ecosystems & environmental issues Made a tangible difference for the environment Spent quality time outdoors (great for mental health!) Gotten some fresh air & exercise Earned volunteer hours (if you need them) Enjoyed delicious snacks ? ? & warm, welcoming vibes Had fun, even if it rains ? The Greater Victoria Green Team is a program of the charity Green Teams of Canada. We connect & empower people by organizing hands-on, inclusive, safe & impactful environmental activities. Whether it’s your 1st coming out or your 50th, you’ll be guided every step of the way. FLOW OF THE DAY ⏱️ 9:45 am - Arrival, sign-in, grab gloves 10 am - Safety talk, education & demonstration 11:30 am - Snack break 12:45 pm - Wrap-up & pack up 1 pm - Sign-out, activity ends WHAT TO BRING ?? Please come prepared for outdoor, hands-on work: Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty Long sleeves & long pants (to protect from thorny plants + bugs) Sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots Refillable water bottle Rain jacket (just in case!) Hat & weather-appropriate layers Your own gloves/tools/safety glasses if you prefer (optional - we provide everything you need) WHAT WE PROVIDE ?? We’ve got you covered with: Gloves, tools & safety glasses Instruction, safety talk & environmental education Friendly, experienced staff support Snacks & refreshments Photos & videos of the day Volunteer reference letters (on request after the activity) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/victoria/make-friends-and-remove-invasive-ivy-and-blackberry-at-portage-park-view-royal/200029617611127 - **Event Categories**: meetups, health-wellness, nonprofit, charities, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 27 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Victoria - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Portage Park View Royal - **lat**: 48.451359232619 - **long**: -123.43323295411 - **full address**: Portage Park View Royal, 57 View Royal Ave, View Royal, BC V9B 1A6, Canada, Victoria ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Make Friends & remove invasive ivy & blackberry at Portage Park, View Royal! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/78b6a0543a4eb7b74ed98998416056646828b0061c78703ddc6ff334af521f9a-rimg-w1024-h768-dcbdaa91-gmir?v=1771496372 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Make Friends & remove invasive ivy & blackberry at Portage Park, View Royal! being held? - **A:** Make Friends & remove invasive ivy & blackberry at Portage Park, View Royal! takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 09:45 am to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Portage Park View Royal, 57 View Royal Ave, View Royal, BC V9B 1A6, Canada, Victoria. - **Q**: Who is organizing Make Friends & remove invasive ivy & blackberry at Portage Park, View Royal!? - **A:** Make Friends & remove invasive ivy & blackberry at Portage Park, View Royal! is organized by Greater Victoria Green Team. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Make Friends & remove invasive ivy & blackberry at Portage Park, View Royal! is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Victoria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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