Youth Ivy Removal Work Party at Gorge Park (Esquimalt)

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Tuesday, February 24th, 2015
12:45 PM to 3:30 PM

We will be removing English Ivy from Esquimalt Gorge Park. Be sure to spend a bit of time before or after the work party exploring this beautiful park that contains North America's first Japanese garden (established 100 years ago). While we will focus on engaging youth for this activity, volunteers of all ages are welcome!

RSVP for this event at http://www.meetup.com/Greater-Victoria-Green-Team/events/220243787

Meeting Spot

We will meet in the parking lot at Gorge Park.

How to Get There

Transit/Cycling. To find out the best route from where you are, please go to BC Transit or use Google Maps.

Carpool. If you need a ride log into your Meet-up account, RSVP and leave a message at the bottom of this event page describing where you need a ride from.

Flow of Volunteer Activities

•  Meet at 12:45 pm for sign-in and introductions (please be on time)

• Walk to site (follow the arrows/flagging tape if you are late)

• Remove English Ivy.

• Take a break after about 1.5 hours with treats and refreshments

• Volunteer until 1pm then sign-out at end

What to Bring

• If you're under 19, you must bring a waiver form signed by a parent or guardian in order to participate.

• Refillable water bottle

• Dress for the weather. Rain jacket/pants if it rains, extra layers in case it is cold

• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants to protect you from thorny plants and ticks

• Clothing you don't mind getting dirty

• Sturdy, comfortable closed-toe shoes/boots.

We will provide

• Gardening gloves if you don't have them

• Tools

• Instructions on what to do. You don't need to have experience to participate!

• A fun experience, meeting new people in a beautiful park!