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Make Friends & Remove Invasive Plants in Colwood Creek Park!

• WhenSat Nov 28 · 9:45 AM – 11:45 AM
• WhereSunridge Valley Drive
  Sunridge Valley Dr, Colwood
  West Shore

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**Help Take Care of Colwood Creek Park!** 🌱 JOIN US to connect with others in nature & engage in environmental action removing invasive Himalayan blackberry! Together, we’ll give native trees & shrubs a chance to thrive and strengthen this park **💪** Brought to you by the **[City of Colwood](colwood.ca)** & our charity **[Green Teams of Canada](https://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* **MEETING LOCATION 📍** We will meet on the southeast side of Colwood Creek Park 👉 *Google Map Pin:* **[Click here to view meeting spot location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/rrDy28NwrtYPJ7EG8)** *Look for our directional signs to help you find us!* **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. Want to know what to expect at an activity? Check out our [Greater Victoria Green Team online summaries/blogs](https://greenteamscanada.ca/blog/category/in-action/gvgt/) **STEPS TO SIGN UP** 📝 ✅ **Step 1: Confirm you're able to attend!** Please only sign up if you're 100% committed to participating. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as soon as possible. Our activities often fill up & have waitlists, & timely updates help open spots for others who’d love to join. We also pack tools, supplies & buy snacks in advance based on RSVPs so last-minute changes (within 24-48 hrs) are hard to accommodate, so we appreciate your care in registering thoughtfully & honouring the shared effort that makes these activities possible. ✅ **Step 2: Registration (one-time only)** If this is your first-ever Green Team activity, please complete our Volunteer Registration Form: * **All new volunteers CLICK** 👉 [Volunteer Registration Form](https://greenteams.formstack.com/forms/greater_victoria_green_team_volunteer_registration_form) \* You only need to do this once. \* This form registers you as a volunteer with our charity, it does not sign you up for activities ✅ **Step 3: RSVP** 1. Click "Attend” on this activity page; OR, 2. Email 📧 Ashton@greenteamscanada.ca Update your RSVP as soon as possible if something changes & you're no longer able to participate To ensure fairness for everyone, participants who miss 2+ activities without updating their RSVP will be placed on the waitlist (if one exists) and added as space becomes available. **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, survey & 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 &…

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When is Make Friends & Remove Invasive Plants in Colwood Creek Park!?

Make Friends & Remove Invasive Plants in Colwood Creek Park! starts Sat Nov 28 at 9:45 AM (Pacific time) and ends at 11:45 AM.

Where is Make Friends & Remove Invasive Plants in Colwood Creek Park!?

Sunridge Valley Drive, Sunridge Valley Dr, Colwood.

Where can I get tickets for Make Friends & Remove Invasive Plants in Colwood Creek Park!?

Register online at meetup.com; the link is on this page.