Removal of Blackberry and Other Invasive Plants at Havenwood Park

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Saturday, March 14th, 2015
9:45 AM to 2:00 PM

Join the Habitat Acquisition Trust and Greater Victoria Green Team to help restore Havenwood Park! Havenwood Park is a beautiful 40 acre network of forested, well groomed hiking trails. The moderate slopes and gorgeous setting of forest, ferns and wildflowers make it a favourite recreation spot for residents.

RSVP and get meeting location for this event at http://www.meetup.com/Greater-Victoria-Green-Team/events/220106862

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 9:45am for sign-in. At 10:00am we will have introductions (please be on time).

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

• Remove invasive blackberry and other invasive plants

• Take a break after about 2 hours with treats and refreshments

• Volunteer until 2pm 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!