We are the Sooke chapter of the Broombusters Invasive Plant Society, a registered non-profit society in BC, Canada with a mission to educate and empower communities to contain the spread of Scotch Broom, anywhere. There are over 600 other Broombuster volunteers in 12 different municipalities on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. Broombusters started in 2006 in Qualicum Beach. Sooke is ground-zero for scotch broom in North America.
Event date/time/location:
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Meet at the corner of Lazzar Rd & Sooke Rd. Across from Edward Milne Community School.
- Plenty of parking at 6258 Derbend Rd, Sooke Park & Ride, East Lot.
- Signs will be up! Can't miss us!
Before you cut with us:
There are 2 waivers to sign (on site) before you cut with us: The District and Broombusters Invasive Plant Society.
- The waivers only need to be signed once.
- Last year's volunteers won't be asked to re-sign as long as I still have a copy.
- Check out broombusters.org before coming out so you know what to expect.
Once you participate in an Event:
Once you've participated in at least one event and have signed the waivers; please feel free to cut at this location at your leisure.
Please keep a record of your volunteer hours if cutting outside event dates & times - email the hours to: laurablack79@yahoo.ca.
Suggested Items to bring to all of our events:
- Eye protection, gloves, small gardening shears/pruners, loppers.
*We can provide loppers to borrow, limited supply.
- Prepare for any weather: raincoat, hat, sunscreen. Wear sturdy shoes & long sleeves.
- WATER/Beverage. Snacks provided.
- Be tick aware! http://etick.ca/
- Bring a friend!
* Cutting season ends when the seed pods start to form around the end of May/beginning of June.
* Please join our FB page, "Broombusters Sooke"
* To be on the volunteer email list please email: laurablack79@yahoo.ca
Hope to see you out there!