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Greater Victoria Green Team Report: View Royal 2018 - 2021

January 18, 2022Pages 104–1052 sections

A detailed table and testimonial report of Green Team activities specifically within the Town of View Royal from 2018 to 2021.

2 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2021 totals: 248 volunteers, 340 hours, 45 m3 invasives removedLocations included Portage Park, Knockan Hill Park, and Edward's Park

Greater Victoria Green Team Report View Royal 2018 - 2021

Location Date # GVGT volunteers # of vol hrs Invasives removed m3 Area m2 # plants Activity Report link
Portage Park 11/5/2021 82 86 5 200 25 https://bit.ly/3wN4Zcx
Portage Park 11/3/2021 92 92 6 200 https://bit.ly/3DzFhed
Knockan Hill Park 10/30/2021 21 55 12 150 https://bit.ly/3DkhFdp
Garry Oak Meadows Park 10/23/2021 20 53 17 200 https://bit.ly/3wRx1DO
Edward's Park 6/20/2021 13 27 3 500 https://bit.ly/3ntkDXH
Robin Hill Park 5/24/2021 20 27 2 300 https://bit.ly/398thlW
2021 Total 248 340 45 1550 25
2020 Total 132 277 37 675 1000
2019 Total 564 686 63 2000 178
2018 Total 466 690 61 1500 16
A young volunteer holding a bundle of pulled invasive vines in a park
A young volunteer holding a bundle of pulled invasive vines in a park
A volunteer wearing a face mask holding up a large invasive plant with its root system
A volunteer wearing a face mask holding up a large invasive plant with its root system
A volunteer in a blue shirt and yellow gloves removing invasive plants from the ground
A volunteer in a blue shirt and yellow gloves removing invasive plants from the ground
Page 104–105

Greater Victoria Green Team Report View Royal 2018 - 2021

I had such a wonderful time in the forest amongst fellow Green Team members. I loved convening with the land in the neighbourhood overlooking the hills with the dog who kept us all company. I enjoyed my purpose of clearing a metre of ivy around the trees and removing some Daphne along the way. Nice way to spend an Autumn Saturday.

  • S. G. (GVGT Community Member)
A woman smiling on a trail while holding a cut invasive plant
A woman smiling on a trail while holding a cut invasive plant

We were able to connect learning in the classroom about invasive species, bio and ecological systems, and our local area. Students were engaged from the beginning to the end - we will definitely look to participate again. This is their neighbourhood and they are able to see the progress of their work and they take pride in knowing they have helped to maintain the ecosystem in an area they frequent.

  • Alexandra Hrabowsky, Teacher at Shoreline Middle School
A group of four volunteers working together to lift a large white debris bag filled with invasive plants
A group of four volunteers working together to lift a large white debris bag filled with invasive plants

The impact on the park is immeasurable. Pulling out so many baby Daphne and invasive blackberry will help the health of the land.

  • E. C. (GVGT Community Member)

Being outside, feeling like we were part of something good. Seeing kids very excited and engaged. I think it raises awareness. Maybe encourages students to do more of this in their own neighbourhoods.

  • Jen Labelle, Teacher at Shoreline Middle School
Four young students standing together and holding a long invasive vine they have removed
Four young students standing together and holding a long invasive vine they have removed
Page 104–105
Extracted from: 2022 01 18 Council Agenda - Agenda - Pdf