Saanich is working to provide volunteer opportunities and partnerships to protect and restore natural areas.

Saanich's Pulling Together Volunteer Program supports volunteer efforts to remove invasive plants and restore ecosystems.  Our longest running program is the Garry Oak Restoration Program (GORP). Pulling Together supports community groups working on public lands (primarily right-of-ways and park natural areas) by providing start-up training, on-going ecological advice, restoration plan guidance, staff and equipment for selected work parties, plant debris removal, and annual training and recognition events.  Occasionally, Saanich volunteers work on private property to control high-priority invasive plant outbreaks.  Saanich Parks and Saanich Environmental Services work together to actively support volunteer efforts.

To learn more about invasive plants and volunteering, please see the Pulling Together Manual located in the links to the right.

Why volunteer?

Meet people!  Rewarding results!  Help the environment!  Make a difference in your community! Learn techniques and new ideas! You are needed!

Key Contacts

Saanich Parks - 250-475- 5522

Saanich Environmental Services - 250-475-5579

Coordinator of Volunteers  - Jenny Eastman