Thank you so much everyone for joining us at this beautiful Colwood Park!
Adnan, Aaliyah, Allison, Bryan, Cayden, Corbin, Chloe, David, Glen, Jennifer, Jenn, Keiston, Kyla, Lexi, Lucas, Mark, Mary, Remington, Sam, Shannon, Shakya & Simone !
What a beautiful sunny day to run an invasive Scotch Broom Removal at Murray’s Pond Park in the City of Colwood !
Impacts
- 22 community members were engaged!
- 4 participants visited Murray’s Pond Park for the first time
- 3 participants removed invasive plants for the first time
- 74.5 hours were contributed towards restoring local habitat
- 5.45 cubic metres (35 bathtubs!) of invasive Scotch Broom were removed!
Highlights
- Participants who live in the area expressed appreciation for community members coming from all over Greater Victoria to take care of this park!
- Our work helped build on previous stewardship activities! Read about our previous activities here below:
- We had tasty snacks including fresh grapes, tomatoes, cucumbers, nuts, one bite brownies, granola bars, pretzels & more!
- Special thank you to:
- Lucas, & Jennifer for coming early and helping carry and set up all the tools, table, tent etc. and for setting up the refreshments
- Everyone for helping to pack up all the tool & supplies
- Lucas, & Jennifer for coming early and helping carry and set up all the tools, table, tent etc. and for setting up the refreshments
- We learned that Murray’s Pond sits within a woodland ecosystem rich in wildlife and shaped by a unique geological history. It is a glacial “kettle pond,” formed when a chunk of glacial ice broke off, became buried by sediment, and later melted, leaving behind a groundwater-filled depression.
- Participants enjoyed checking out eagles and red tailed hawks!
Video of David and Aaliyah, talking about the amazing time they had at this activity!
Video of Sam and Shakya talking about what they enjoyed about the activity!
Community Investment Partner & Sponsor
We sincerely thank our sponsor, PATH Developments for their financial support, which have made a significant impact on both our community members and the environment!
Through this sponsorship we have been able to host additional activities in the Royal Bay area of Colwood, increasing community engagement & education and improving the health of the greenspaces in Royal Bay!
We sincerely thank the City of Colwood for their ecological expertise and guidance for this activity.
Together we are creating opportunities for community members to come together, connect with each other and nature, and take care of the environment!
In-Kind Support
A big thank you to our in-kind supporter, Lush!
Thank you Lush for providing their fantastic shower gels & body conditioner with natural ingredients, sustainable packaging, made in Canada!
If you’re interested in contributing in-kind or have ideas for potential partnerships, please contact Kaitlin Warren. Your support makes a difference!
Why we do the work we do
The Greater Victoria Green Team is a program of the charity Green Teams of Canada.
We believe in the transformative power of hands-on environmental activities to empower individuals and strengthen communities.
Through initiatives like invasive plant removals, tree plantings, litter clean-ups and more, we not only foster connections among participants but also deepen their relationship with nature. Spending time outdoors has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety while enhancing mood, focus, and overall mental and physical health.
Our activities are designed to be inclusive, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and skill levels.
What sets us apart is we attract a wide mix of young community members who may not otherwise spend time outside, igniting their passion for nature and environmental care.
We are committed to instilling an environmental ethic that leads to lasting behaviour change. We aim to create a sense of belonging and connection to place, encouraging participants to recognize their ability to make a meaningful impact.
Together, we can all make a difference. Join us as we build a brighter, greener future for everyone!
Staff Who Made This Activity Possible
Our staff work hard to run high-quality community activities. Outreach, activity logistics, social media, reporting on impacts, partnership building and more – they do it all!
This activity was run by Greater Victoria Green Team’s new Program Manager, Jace.
This activity was supported by Kaitlin, Greater Victoria Green Team Partnerships Manager.
Lyda , our Founder and Executive Director who works hard behind the scenes to run and grow our charity, also supported this activity!
