Meet People & Remove Invasive Plants at Portage Park, View Royal!
Schedule
Sat Feb 21 2026 at 09:45 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
45 View Royal Ave | Victoria, BC
About this Event
Together, we’ll give native trees & shrubs a chance to thrive and strengthen this forest.
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 is being made possible through partnership between the Town of View Royal and the Greater Victoria Green Team!
DETAILS & SIGN UP ON MEETUP: bit.ly/gvgt-feb21-2026
QUESTIONS? Email: [email protected]
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)
Where is it happening?
45 View Royal Ave, 45 View Royal Avenue, Victoria, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 0.00
