Join us for the upcoming Speaker Series hosted by the Cowichan Watershed Board, where expert speakers share valuable insights on the well-being and sustainability of the Cowichan watershed, located within Quw’utsun territory. Each event is a wonderful opportunity to learn from those who are deeply connected to the land and water.
The series is made possible with support from VIU Cowichan, the Real Estate Foundation of BC, and our generous speakers.
The March 17 speaker will Jedson Tsusqun August, a canoe builder and racer. Join us as he shares stories and knowledge about Quw’utsun Sta’lo’ and its waterways.
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: VIU Cowichan Campus, Lecture Hall 140
Cost: Free
We look forward to seeing you there! Visit our website for more details and speaker announcements: https://cowichanwatershedboard.ca/content/cwb-viu-speakers-series/
Please note change of venue. The January 2025 meeting will be at the Quw’utsun Cultural Centre!
200 Cowichan Way, Duncan. See you in the Comeakin Room.
9:00am-11:00am.
Everyone is welcome for casual conversation from 8:30-9am to connect on your watershed questions or projects before the Chair calls the meeting to order.
Open to all, respectful updates from many organizations.
Linda Hill will present “The Regenerating Nature of Love intertwined with Grief”
In-person and on zoom
Bernard Schroeder, Wildlife Consultant will speak on the Marbled Murrelet
In-person and over zoom
Please do come and help count.
Nature Cowichan – Solstice Circle This year we have a speaker: Caroll Simpson author of “Alone in the Great Unknown”. Bring finger food, a joke, a book recommendation a poem or pics on a stick
Duncan Christmas Bird Count (CBC) All are welcome. Warmup and debrief at the Fish Health Building afterward 3-6pm
For more information contact cmilo@telus.net
A few people to help out at the Après event would be much appreciated.
Please join the CVRD Parks & Trails Volunteer Program to decommission a small section of closed trail to naturalize the area and prevent erosion. Activities will include digging and planting native species. Meet at the trail entrance at the corner of Hanks Rd and Sahtlam Estates Rd. (map)
Remember to wear sturdy closed-toe shoes. Please dress for the weather as the event will go on as long as conditions remain safe and workable. Bring drinking water and any snacks or lunch you would like. Light refreshments will be provided for the break. Tools and gloves will be provided.
There is no toilet available at this event. We will be working on a somewhat steep slope on uneven ground. Moderate physical fitness is required for this activity.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any questions about this event or to pre-register using the info below. Feel free to come for part or all of the event!
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