

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Make Friends & Remove Invasive Ivy Plants at UVic!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 09:45 am – Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Help Steward UVic's Urban Forest ?

JOIN US to connect with others in nature &amp; engage in environmental action removing invasive English Ivy, English Holly, and Himalayan Blackberry! Together, we’ll give native trees &amp; shrubs a chance to thrive and strengthen this forest. ?

Brought to you by UVic's Office of Campus Planning &amp; Sustainability &amp; our charity Green Teams of Canada.

NO EXPERIENCE needed. ALL AGES &amp; abilities welcome! Just bring yourself, curiosity &amp; willingness to get your hands a little dirty ?. We'll provide instruction, tools, gloves &amp; snacks! Comes for as long as you are able to!

This activity runs RAIN ?️ or SHINE

DETAILS &amp; SIGN UP ON MEETUP: https://www.meetup.com/greater-victoria-green-team/events/313021296/

MEETING LOCATION ?

Alumni Chip Trail entrance off University Drive
Across from Finnerty Gardens

WHY JOIN A GREEN TEAM ACTIVITY? ?

You’ll walk away having:

Met new people &amp; felt part of something bigger than yourself
Learned about local ecosystems &amp; environmental issues
Made a tangible difference for the environment
Spent quality time outdoors (great for mental health!)
Gotten some fresh air &amp; exercise
Earned volunteer hours (if you need them)
Enjoyed delicious snacks ? ? &amp; 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 &amp; empower people by organizing hands-on, inclusive, safe &amp; 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 &amp; demonstration
11:30 am - Snack break
12:45 pm - Wrap-up &amp; 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 &amp; long pants (to protect from thorny plants + bugs)
Sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots
Refillable water bottle
Rain jacket (just in case!)
Hat &amp; 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 &amp; safety glasses
Instruction, safety talk &amp; environmental education
Friendly, experienced staff support
Snacks &amp; refreshments
Photos &amp; videos of the day
Volunteer reference letters (on request after the activity)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/victoria/make-friends-and-remove-invasive-ivy-plants-at-uvic/200029765924256
- **Event Categories**: Meetups, Nonprofit, health-wellness, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.meetup.com/greater-victoria-green-team/events/313021296/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=victoria-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Victoria
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Mystic Vale
- **lat**: 48.459691197258
- **long**: -123.31448607915
- **full address**: Mystic Vale, Victoria, Canada

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Greater Victoria Green Team (https://allevents.in/org/greater-victoria-green-team/13131999)

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 09:45 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mystic Vale, Victoria, Canada
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Greater Victoria Green Team
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Meetups, Nonprofit, health-wellness, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Make Friends & Remove Invasive Ivy Plants at UVic! ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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