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Haro Woods Planting Extravaganza!

On this Explorer Day, we will put environmental stewardship into practice again with our Nature Mentor Lindsay Coulter. We will be planting native plants in areas cleared of ivy to replenish the foliage and improve habitat for wildlife!  The more plants we plant, the more oxygen in the air and the more we tackle climate change. Come and help make a difference!

RSVP here. 

Lindsay is a volunteer Lead Steward for Saanich Parks in Haro Woods. She is also the former David Suzuki’s Queen of GreenTM, a naturalist, educator, facilitator, writer, and parent. Her work has been to coach, mentor and educate parents, teachers, and childcare staff to foster a deep connection with the living world. She believes nature is the classroom, a teacher, and a healer.
For more info on other volunteer stewardship opportunities and to learn more about Haro Woods.

WHERE: Eagle Rock (inside the woods off Finnerty Rd.). Look for a Haro Woods green sign marker at trailhead off newly paved walkway/bike trail which runs along Finnerty Road.  Metered spaces are available at UVic daycare (3889 Finnerty Rd) or you may be able to park in the neighbourhood and walk. Alternatively, there is parking north on Edgelow in front of Arbutus Middle School.

MAP LINK:  https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/haro-woods-park

DIRECTIONS BY TRANSIT:  #11 bus until UVic daycare on Finnerty @Edgelow

COME PREPARED: Participants should dress for the weather. We will run rain or shine but not in high winds (above 60 km/hour) or a snow day. Bring garden or work gloves, but there are some extras to loan (not kid-sized). Bring a snack and water. There are no washrooms.

SAFETY PROTOCOLS: There will be a sign in sheet/waiver upon arrival. We will mostly stay in our family “pods” and take care to social distance. Masks are optional for adults, but are highly recommended where distance cannot be maintained. We will be outdoors the entire time!