Meet New Friends & Remove Invasive Ivy at Dickson Woods

We 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.ca

WHY SIGN UP?

You’ll:

• Meet new people
• Learn about local environmental issues
• Improve your mental health in nature connecting with others
• Get some exercise
• Increase biodiversity
• Get volunteer hours (if you need them)
• Eat delicious snacks
• Have 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 directions

We 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 1pm

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)

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
• Rain jacket in case it rains
• Hat
• Your own gardening gloves, tools and/or safety glasses if you prefer - otherwise we’ll provide these.