Ocean Views! Meet People & Remove Invasive Species in Murray Pond Park, Colwood!

Details We will be removing some invasive Scotch broom at the entrance to Murray's Pond Park, Colwood, located at Ryder Hedjedal Way, a short walk from Royal Bay Secondary School. It's a great opportunity to meet new people, learn about environmental issues and increase biodiversity. :) This activity will go on rain or shine. WHY SIGN UP 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](https://greenteams.formstack.com/forms/greater_victoria_green_team_volunteer_registration_form) 18 or under? Get your parent/guardian to fill this out: [http://bit.ly/parentguardianform](https://greenteams.formstack.com/forms/greater_victoria_green_team_volunteer_registration_form_guardian) 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 [Kaitlin@GreenTeamsCanada.ca](mailto:kaitlin@GreenTeamsCanada.ca) MEETING SPOT We’ll be meeting at the entrance to Murray's Pond Park at Ryder Hesjedal Way, a short walk from the student parking lot at Royal Bay Secondary School. Review the map on the top right of this page. The red pin is our meeting spot. PARKING There is parking available in Royal Bay Secondary School student parking lot (not the main school parking lot; the large parking lot past the school, past the track fields) 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 drives, 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 prioritise your safety. Community members who carpool do so at their own risk. Staff cannot offer rides. WASHROOMS The closest washrooms are at Meadows Green Park OR the Tim Hortons at the corner of Ryder Hesdejal Way and Latoria Rd 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 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 This activity is being made possible thanks to financial support from PATH Developments and direction from The City of Colwood, our community investment partners. Their commitment to our shared goals enables us to promote environmental stewardship and community well-being. Thank You for your support! 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: kaitlin@greenteamscanada.ca