On March 3 as part of Esquimalt’s Branch Out Program, the Greater Victoria Green Team volunteers tackled 2 large areas of Himalayan Blackberry and also English Ivy from Esquimalt Gorge Park. We planted 25 native trees as well!
A big thank you to the Township of Esquimalt for helping fund this activity and others in your area!
Thanks to all GVGT volunteers for making a big difference: Cheryl, Christopher, Dan, Diana, Gavin, Jane, Jason, Kai, Karen, Larry, Sacha, Shihomi, Sophia, Terra, Troy, Agnes, Violette, Grace and Iris
PHOTO ALBUM FROM THE EVENT HERE
Highlights
- In total 20 GVGT volunteers participated and contributed 33 volunteers hours
- 9 volunteers were introduced to Esquimalt Gorge Park
- 14 volunteers were introduced to removing English Ivy and 13 volunteers were introduced to planting Douglas-fir trees
- We removed 5 cubic metres of English Ivy and Himalayan Blackberry
- We removed the invasive plants from an area measuring approximately 200 square metres
Before and After photos
Volunteers in Action
