Nature Cowichan

Transfer Beach: Meet in the Kinsman Hut to have coffee (BYO) with Friends of Holland Creek. We will be tending the native plant beds and doing broom busting and invasive work along the park edges and towards the Dogpatch and then the Waterfront.

Holland Creek. Meet in the Info Hut on Methuen and 6 avenue to join Friends of Holland Creek to clear broom from the patch cleared last year and along the trail up towards the Rotary Lookout. On the way we will clear Colonia bridge embankments if we have access.

Hwy/rail corridor north. Meet on Ludlow Road near the Home Hardware and work south along the highway/rail towards Transfer Beach access.

Arbutus Hump/upper Holland Creek. Meet in the parking lot by the waterwork, accessed via Ryan Place gate or from the trail.  Continue to clear the area around the waterworks and towards Arbutus Hump.

Holland Creek Estates. Meet in the  Holland Creek Estates on Rollie Rose Road and Colonia Drive.  The priority is to work along the south edge of Holland Creek.  There is also dense broom on the uphill side of the estate under the hydro lines and on the gated, undeveloped, cleared areas.  We will also check the area by the entrance which was cleared last year.

Transfer Beach. Meet in the Kinsman Hut to have coffee (BYO) with Friends of Holland Creek. We will be tending the native plant beds and doing broom busting and invasive work along the park edges and towards the pedestrian tunnel.

Hwy/rail corridor south. Meet at the corner of King Rd and Roland Lane near the Estuary Trail head.

We will start from Hwy 1A and work northwards.

Where: We will meet at 9am at the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society Office, then head out together from there (Unit #3, 55 station Street, Downtown Duncan)

What to Bring: Please bring personal water, weather appropriate clothing, and sturdy work shoes. We will supply gloves and snacks

What to Expect: We will be planting native plants in the riparian area of Menzies Creek for a resident as part of our Streamside Stewardship Partners Program

All weekend any time you like, on your own or with others…..

Friday April 25, 6 am – Monday April 28, 8pm – Take pictures of wild fungi, plants & animals.
Tuesday April 29 – Sunday May 4 – Upload & identify the species in iNaturalist.

To walk with others:

Saturday April 26, 10 am Walk in Holland Creek, led by Friends of Holland Creek. Meet up at the trailhead on Dogwood Dr.
Sunday April 27, 10 am – Walk in Cable Bay Area, led by Champagne Hill Botanicals. Meet up at the trailhead on Nicola Rd.

Join Cowichan Valley NatureKids Club at Fuller Lake to learn about our freshwater ecosystems. Nets and a microscope will be on hand so that we can get a closer look at the life that lives below the surface. No equipment is necessary. We suggest water and snacks and clothing appropriate for the weather. A pair of water shoes or boots might come in handy if your child tends to like playing in the water and sand at the beach. Feel free to bring along any nets or magnifying glasses you have at home.

A reminder that all adults must be accompanied by a child 5-10 years old!!

Reconciliation is a big word. The Elders remind us that it is a process, a journey without one single road or a final destination. It is not always easy or comfortable and it is sometimes confusing and frustrating, yet worth every step. We have a story to share about our reconciliation journey – its highs, its lows, its emotions and the unimaginable gifts discovered along the way. Join us on this journey.

Bring utensils, something to share and a chair. Dress appropriately for the weather.

Come share updates, trends, research and anecdotes. On zoom or in-person

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83895179548?pwd=muU9HShQhAs5Muox6TWpbvorWeNMQG.1

Meeting ID: 838 9517 9548

Passcode: 538836

Everyone welcome to come and update the group on zoom or in-person.