Meet Community & Pick Up Litter in Langford! Meet at Langford Station

We will be picking up litter from the streets of Langford to keep it out of storm drains and protect local ecosystems! Meet us at Langford Station (701 Station Ave) to receive instructions and gear and then head out with a group to collect litter from the surrounding areas!

Great opportunity to meet new people, learn about environmental issues and increase biodiversity :)

This activity will go on rain or shine.

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
• 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
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. Let's 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
We will be meeting at the gazebo at Langford Station: 701 Station Ave
It is located near the intersection of Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Goldstream Ave, and Station Ave.

PARKING
Parking is available at 720 Station Ave. There is a gravel parking lot with free parking along Station Ave.

CYCLING
Plan your bicycle route with CRD Bike Map

BUS
Plan your bus route with BC Transit Victoria

CARPOOLING
Log in & use “comments” at the bottom of this page to say you need a ride or can offer a ride. You may also send us a message to include in an email to attendees.

Staff will not coordinate rides, they will only pass on the info that you are offering/looking for a ride.

Please ensure you communicate meeting points and times clearly and prioritize your safety. Community members who carpool do so at their own risk.

Staff cannot offer rides

WASHROOMS
There are washrooms at Langford Station, but washroom access will be limited while we are walking along our routes collecting litter.

WHAT TO BRING

• Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty
  Refillable water bottle with water (we have water for refills)
• Sturdy closed toe shoes/boots
• Rain jacket in case it rains
• Hat
• Your own gloves or litter picker 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
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

PARTNER
Huge thank you to our Community Investment Partner, the City of Langford Engineering Department, for supporting us to run this activity! Thank you as well to our sponsor, Orion Construction for providing financial support to make this activity possible! Langford and Orion's 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.

Questions?
Email: [email protected]