YOUTH ACTIVITY! Remove Invasive Species from Lagoon West Park in Colwood!

We're removing invasive Himalayan blackberry with local students. Community members are welcome! We will be right behind the Esquimalt Lagoon, a great place for a walk afterwards.

This activity will go on rain or shine.

Session Times:
9:30 - 11:30 (Schnarr)
12:30 - 2:00 (Knoke)

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!)

REGISTRATION

First time coming out? Fill this out: http://bit.ly/2WdZeAT
18 or under? Get your parent/guardian to fill this out: http://bit.ly/parentguardianform
You only ever have to fill this form out ONCE

RSVPing
This activity is focused on youth education, engaging students from a nearby school. If you are interested in joining this activity please email [email protected]

Before you sign up, please make sure you are fully committed to participating. We ensure there is enough staff, buy refreshments and bring gloves/tools based on the number of people signed up

By RSVPing and not showing up, or changing your RSVP at the last minute, you may be taking a spot away from someone who wants to participate. Lets honour each other’s time and be considerate of one another.

We understand that unforeseen circumstances may come up. If you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP right away.

SET UP & TAKE DOWN

Want to come early and help set up and/or stay a little longer and help with take down? Email [email protected]

MEETING SPOT

Meet up the trail at the end of Goldfinch Ave Here: https://bit.ly/3QjTbYz

*NOTE: This park was previously referred to as "Pithouse Park" but is now known as Lagoon West Park

PARKING

Parking for this park is located at the end of Anchorage Ave, Colwood, near the Arts and Culture Colwood building

CYCLING

Plan your bicycle route with CRD Bike Map

BUS

Plan your bus route with BC Transit Victoria

WASHROOMS

There is a public washroom at the corner of Lagoon Rd and Ocean Blvd (about two minutes walk from our work site).

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.

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)

FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY

This activity is taking place across 2 sessions. Please arrive at the start of your designated session time.

PARTNER

A BIG thank you to our Community Investment Partner, the City of Colwood for providing direction and support for this activity! Their financial support and commitment to our shared goals enables us to promote environmental stewardship and community well-being

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We acknowledge with respect and gratitude the traditional territories of the Songhees, W̱SÁNEĆ Nation, the Lekwungen speaking Songhees and Esquimalt peoples upon which land this activity will take place. For many generations, they have maintained a deep connection to the land, waters and all living things. As guests on this land, we are grateful for the opportunity to learn.