Make Friends & Remove Invasive Ivy Plants at UVic!
Schedule
Sun Mar 08 2026 at 09:45 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Mystic Vale | Victoria, BC
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Help Steward UVic's Urban Forest 🌱JOIN US to connect with others in nature & engage in environmental action removing invasive English Ivy, English Holly, and Himalayan Blackberry! Together, we’ll give native trees & shrubs a chance to thrive and strengthen this forest. 💪
Brought to you by UVic's Office of Campus Planning & Sustainability & our charity Green Teams of Canada.
NO EXPERIENCE needed. ALL AGES & abilities welcome! Just bring yourself, curiosity & willingness to get your hands a little dirty 🌿. We'll provide instruction, tools, gloves & snacks! Comes for as long as you are able to!
This activity runs RAIN 🌧️ or SHINE
DETAILS & SIGN UP ON MEETUP: https://www.meetup.com/greater-victoria-green-team/events/313021296/
MEETING LOCATION 📍
Alumni Chip Trail entrance off University Drive
Across from Finnerty Gardens
WHY JOIN A GREEN TEAM ACTIVITY? 🌳
You’ll walk away having:
Met new people & felt part of something bigger than yourself
Learned about local ecosystems & environmental issues
Made a tangible difference for the environment
Spent quality time outdoors (great for mental health!)
Gotten some fresh air & exercise
Earned volunteer hours (if you need them)
Enjoyed delicious snacks 🍪 🧃 & warm, welcoming vibes
Had fun, even if it rains 🙂
The Greater Victoria Green Team is a program of the charity Green Teams of Canada. We connect & empower people by organizing hands-on, inclusive, safe & impactful environmental activities. Whether it’s your 1st coming out or your 50th, you’ll be guided every step of the way.
FLOW OF THE DAY ⏱️
9:45 am - Arrival, sign-in, grab gloves
10 am - Safety talk, education & demonstration
11:30 am - Snack break
12:45 pm - Wrap-up & pack up
1 pm - Sign-out, activity ends
WHAT TO BRING 🧥👖
Please come prepared for outdoor, hands-on work:
Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
Long sleeves & long pants (to protect from thorny plants + bugs)
Sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots
Refillable water bottle
Rain jacket (just in case!)
Hat & weather-appropriate layers
Your own gloves/tools/safety glasses if you prefer (optional - we provide everything you need)
WHAT WE PROVIDE 🧤
We’ve got you covered with:
Gloves, tools & safety glasses
Instruction, safety talk & environmental education
Friendly, experienced staff support
Snacks & refreshments
Photos & videos of the day
Volunteer reference letters (on request after the activity)
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Where is it happening?
Mystic Vale, Victoria, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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