Greater Victoria Green Team

Greater Victoria Green Team We organize hands-on activities that promote community, health, & inspire environmental stewardship💚

Our Mission:
To connect, build and empower diverse communities through hands-on activities that promote health, well-being and environmental stewardship

Our Vision:
Healthy communities engaged in environmental stewardship

Check us out @:
http://www.meetup.com/Greater-Victoria-Green-Team/

www.greenteamscanada.ca

07/05/2026

🌿 WE’RE HIRING! 🌿

Are you energized by bringing people together, building community, and making a real difference for both people and nature?

Green Teams of Canada is hiring TWO Greater Victoria Green Team Program Managers!

Most of the work happens behind the scenes. If you enjoy planning, organizing, communicating with people, and leading large groups outdoors, we'd love to hear from you!

👉 LEARN MORE & APPLY: https://greenteamscanada.ca/about/employment/

Know someone in the Lower Mainland who would love this kind of role? We're also hiring ONE Lower Mainland Green Team Program Manager!

Please help us spread the word by tagging someone who would be a great fit! 💚

🍃 Join us and the District of Oak Bay for a scenic morning of environmental stewardship at Anderson Hill Park 🌊🌿🌲 Enjoy ...
06/22/2026

🍃 Join us and the District of Oak Bay for a scenic morning of environmental stewardship at Anderson Hill Park 🌊🌿

🌲 Enjoy ocean views while connecting with your community, making new friends, and helping restore important coastal forest habitat!

💚 Together with the Greater Victoria Green Team, we’ll be removing invasive plants to give native trees and shrubs the space they need to thrive 🌱

🗓 WHEN: Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 9:45am–1:00pm ⏰
📍 WHERE: Anderson Hill Park, Oak Bay
🌱 WHAT: Invasive plant removal + ecological restoration
✉ HOW TO SIGN UP: RSVP via Meetup (bit.ly/gvgt-jun27-2026) or email [email protected]

🤗 Everyone is welcome! No experience needed—just bring yourself, curiosity, and a willingness to get your hands a little dirty 🌿 Gloves, tools, instruction, and snacks are all provided!

♿ Accessibility note: This site includes uneven terrain and some uphill carrying of material. Alternative tasks are available so everyone can comfortably participate.

🌿 Come spend a meaningful morning outdoors, learn about local ecosystems, and make a real impact for nature and biodiversity 🌳

🫶 Brought to you by the District of Oak Bay & the Greater Victoria Green Team 💚

🍃 Join us and the City of Colwood for a fun morning of environmental stewardship at Colwood Creek Park! 🌿🌲 This is a gre...
06/07/2026

🍃 Join us and the City of Colwood for a fun morning of environmental stewardship at Colwood Creek Park! 🌿

🌲 This is a great opportunity to make friends, spend time outdoors, and help restore local natural areas!

💚 Together, we will be removing invasive plants such as Himalayan blackberry to improve habitat health and support native biodiversity along Colwood Creek. 🌱

🗓 WHEN: Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 9:45am–1:00pm ⏰

📍 WHERE: Colwood Creek Park, Colwood

🌱 WHAT: Invasive plant removal

✉ HOW TO SIGN UP: RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/gvgt-jun20-2026 or by emailing [email protected]

🤗 Everyone is welcome! No experience is needed. Educational instruction, gloves, tools, and snacks will all be provided!

🌿 Come connect with your community, learn about local ecosystems, and make a positive impact for nature while enjoying a rewarding morning outdoors! 🌳

❓Questions? Email [email protected] ✉

🫶 This activity is brought to you by the Greater Victoria Green Team & the City of Colwood. 💚

Join us as for another fun-filled ivy pull activity on Sunday May 10th! This activity is run in partnership between Gree...
04/08/2026

Join us as for another fun-filled ivy pull activity on Sunday May 10th! This activity is run in partnership between Green Teams of Canada and UVic Campus Planning and Sustainability!🌿

Everyone is welcome, all ages and abilities, no experience needed! 💚
We provide you with everything you need: instructions, gloves, tools, and tasty snacks! 😋
👉 Sign up on Meetup: bit.ly/gvgt-may10-2026 or email [email protected]

DETAILS:
🌿 WHAT: Invasive English ivy removal
🕰 WHEN: Sun. May 10 from 9:45am-1pm (join for as much time as you're able)
📍WHERE: Meet at the entrance to UVic Alumni Chip Trail at University Dr. near the Cedar Hill X rd entrance to campus
🔗 HOW: Sign up (bit.ly/gvgt-may10-2026) and show up! We'll take care of the rest!
❓QUESTIONS? email [email protected] 📬
🤝Thank you to Campus Planning and Sustainability

We had such a great day on Sunday, March 29 at UVic’s Alumni Chip Trail! 💛🌿🙌 40 community members came out to take part ...
04/03/2026

We had such a great day on Sunday, March 29 at UVic’s Alumni Chip Trail! 💛🌿

🙌 40 community members came out to take part in an ivy and holly removal activity, bringing awesome energy while connecting with each other and the environment.

💪 Together, the group cleared 8.5 cubic metres of invasive ivy, that’s about 53 bathtubs worth! So impressive 🤩

🫶 A big thank you to everyone who joined and gave it their all. Your positivity and teamwork made the day both meaningful and fun 💚

🌿 Interested in joining us next time? We’ll be back at UVic on April 19 & May 10 for more hands-on restoration days!

➡ Learn more and sign up on Meetup: bit.ly/gvgt-events or email [email protected]

💚 Shoutout to our partners, UVic Campus Planning and Sustainability for helping make these activities happen!

🍃 Join us and the Township of Esquimalt to celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday April 15 in Highrock Cairn Park! 🌎🌲 This is ...
03/21/2026

🍃 Join us and the Township of Esquimalt to celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday April 15 in Highrock Cairn Park! 🌎

🌲 This is a great opportunity to make friends & spend quality time outside!

💚 We will be removing invasive plants such as Himalayan blackberry and English ivy to improve the health of the beautiful Highrock Cairn Park! 🌳

🗓 WHEN: Wednesday April 15 from 10:45 am until 2pm ⏰
📍 WHERE: Highrock Cairn Park, Esquimalt
🌱 WHAT: Invasive plant removal
✉ HOW TO SIGN UP: RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/gvgt-apr15-2026 or by emailing [email protected]

🤗 Everyone is welcome! Instructions, gloves, tools, and snacks are all provided!

🌎 Come on out to celebrate Earth Day with this fun, community-oriented restoration activity! 🌿

❓Questions? Email [email protected] ✉

🫶 Thank you to Esquimalt Parks and Recreation & the Township of Esquimalt for making this activity possible! 💚

Join us on Saturday March 28th in Dickson Woods (1234 Willingdon Rd) to connect with friends & remove invasive ivy! 🌿🌱 H...
03/12/2026

Join us on Saturday March 28th in Dickson Woods (1234 Willingdon Rd) to connect with friends & remove invasive ivy! 🌿

🌱 Have fun getting your hands dirty and meeting new people while improving the health of this beautiful forest in North Saanich near the Victoria Airport! 🌲

⏰ 9:45am - 1pm
🗓️ Saturday March 28, 2026
📍Dickson Woods (1234 Willingdon Rd. North Saanich)

ℹ️ Details & sign up on Meetup: bit.ly/gvgt-march28-2026
or email [email protected]

🫶 All ages and abilities are welcome! No experience is needed!

🧤 Instructions, gloves, tools, and snacks provided!

Thank you to the Victoria Airport Authority for partnering with us to make this activity possible! ✨

02/16/2026

🌱 WE’RE HIRING: Program Assistant 🌱

Are you passionate about people & the environment? The Greater Victoria Green Team is looking for a hands-on, community-minded program assistant to join us.

This is a people-centered role for someone who thrives outdoors, loves connecting with diverse groups, and wants to make a tangible environmental impact.

The Details:
🕒 32 hrs/week | $24/hr
📍 Greater Victoria (In-field & Remote)
📅 12-month term (Starting April 2026)
👤 Requirement: Age 30 & under (due to funding)
⚠️ Note: This position is conditional on funding confirmation which we expect to receive in early April. We value transparency and want you to have all the facts before you apply!

✨ Want to get to know us? The best way is to come volunteer at an upcoming Greater Victoria Green Team activity!

📩 Applications are reviewed as received, apply as soon as possible! (Don't forget to tell us what your favorite snack is in your application 🍪).

👉 Apply + Full details at this link: https://greenteamscanada.ca/about/employment


Royal Roads University Student Services University of Victoria Students' Society (UVSS) University of Victoria UVic Campus Planning and Sustainability Environmental Technology Camosun College Royal Roads University Student Services Camosun Alumni Victoria Youth Empowerment Society Victoria Buzz City of Victoria - Local Government GoodWork Canada UVic Global Community CBC Victoria

Join us as we partner with UVic Campus Planning & Sustainability for another fun-filled ivy pull activity on Sunday Marc...
02/13/2026

Join us as we partner with UVic Campus Planning & Sustainability for another fun-filled ivy pull activity on Sunday March 8th! 🌿

Everyone is welcome, all ages and abilities, no experience needed! 💚

We provide you with everything you need: instructions, gloves, tools, and tasty snacks! 😋

👉 Sign up on Meetup: bit.ly/gvgt-mar8-2026 or email [email protected]

DETAILS:
🌿 WHAT: Invasive English ivy removal
🕰 WHEN: Sun. Mar. 8 from 9:45am-1pm (join for as much time as you're able)
📍WHERE: Meet at the entrance to UVic Alumni Chip Trail at University Dr. near the Cedar Hill X rd entrance to campus
🔗 HOW: Sign up (bit.ly/gvgt-mar8-2026) and show up! We'll take care of the rest!

❓QUESTIONS? email [email protected] 📬

🤝Thank you to Campus Planning and Sustainability for partnering with us to make this community activity possible!

02/11/2026

We had a fantastic activity on Saturday Feb. 7th at View Royal Park! 🌳
39 community members joined us to connect with nature and each other while removing a whopping 18 cubic metres of invasive plant material! 🌿

It was such a fun day (even in the rain!) full of friendship, learning, exploring, and caring for the environment 🌎

👉 But don't just take our word for it, listen to the voices of the people who participated! 🔈

😊 Thank you to everyone who joined us last weekend and thank you to the Town of View Royal for partnering with us and co-leading this activity 💚

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