Explore old-growth forest through guided walks, nature journaling & hands-on learning. Ages 5–8, What to Bring: Lunch, snack, water bottle, sun hat, bug spray & weather-appropriate clothes.
Inauguration of New Estuary Viewing Platform
Construction of a new viewing platform on Blackley’s Farm Dike has just been completed and an inauguration ceremony is planned in conjunction with Nature Cowichan. We will start at the trailhead, walk the trail, see how beautiful it looks without broom, watch the tree swallows defending their turf along the fence with CERCA’s swallow boxes until we arrive at the viewing platform which providing a spectacular view of intact salt marshes, one of the nicest spots of the entire estuary, a birder’s paradise.
Volume One Welcomes Sarah Boon
Sarah Boon has just published Meltdown: The Making and Breaking of a Field Scientist ~ Read about her field adventures in snow and ice and the tough decision of choosing an academic career over that of a writer. She offers an unflinching look at the highs and lows of her life set against the backdrop of Arctic expeditions and a passion for nature and science.
This is a free event, Sarah will be chatting with attendees and signing copies.
Book Review:
“Boon’s work can be compared to Rachel Carsen’s Silent Spring in its ability to channel scientific and human storytelling about our world at an extraordinary juncture of change and transformation. Boon is a writer who can observe field work like Aldo Leopold in A Sand County Almanac, convey anguish like Patricia Van Tighem in The Bear’s Embrace, and open up silences like Maria Coffey in Where the Mountain Casts Its Shadow.” PearlAnn Reichwein, author of Climber’s Paradise
Somenos Watershed-Volunteer Fish Data Collection
Every Wednesday in July. Various locations in the S’amunu Watershed looking for important species, invasives and doing a basic inventory. Mostly picking up minnow traps and recording fish data. Meet up at the Somenos Marsh Head Office downtown Duncan. If you are interested let us know in advance ginahoar@somenosmarsh.com
Somenos Watershed-Volunteer Fish Data Collection
Every Wednesday in July. Various locations in the S’amunu Watershed looking for important species, invasives and doing a basic inventory. Mostly picking up minnow traps and recording fish data. Meet up at the Somenos Marsh Head Office downtown Duncan. If you are interested let us know in advance ginahoar@somenosmarsh.com
Somenos Watershed-Volunteer Fish Data Collection
Every Wednesday in July. Various locations in the S’amunu Watershed looking for important species, invasives and doing a basic inventory. Mostly picking up minnow traps and recording fish data. Meet up at the Somenos Marsh Head Office downtown Duncan. If you are interested let us know in advance ginahoar@somenosmarsh.com
Somenos Watershed-Volunteer Fish Data Collection
Every Wednesday in July. Various locations in the S’amunu Watershed looking for important species, invasives and doing a basic inventory. Mostly picking up minnow traps and recording fish data. Meet up at the Somenos Marsh Head Office downtown Duncan. If you are interested let us know in advance ginahoar@somenosmarsh.com
Somenos Crk-Parrots Feather Removal
We will be removing the invasive plant -parrot’s feather- from Somenos Creek between Tzouhalem Road and Lakes Road every Thursday in July. We will meet our crew on site at 9 am at the end of Rosewood Avenue, Duncan. Please bring a personal water bottle, hat, rubber boots/sturdy shoes. We have limited space in the boat, so if you are interested in joining us, you MUST LET US KNOW IN Advance at ginahoar@somenosmarsh.com.
Somenos Crk-Parrots Feather Removal
We will be removing the invasive plant -parrot’s feather- from Somenos Creek between Tzouhalem Road and Lakes Road every Thursday in July. We will meet our crew on site at 9 am at the end of Rosewood Avenue, Duncan. Please bring a personal water bottle, hat, rubber boots/sturdy shoes. We have limited space in the boat, so if you are interested in joining us, you MUST LET US KNOW IN Advance at ginahoar@somenosmarsh.com.
Somenos Creek-Parrots Feather Removal
We will be removing the invasive plant -parrot’s feather- from Somenos Creek between Tzouhalem Road and Lakes Road every Thursday in July. We will meet our crew on site at 9 am at the end of Rosewood Avenue, Duncan. Please bring a personal water bottle, hat, rubber boots/sturdy shoes. We have limited space in the boat, so if you are interested in joining us, you MUST LET US KNOW IN Advance at ginahoar@somenosmarsh.com.
Somenos Crk-Parrots Feather Removal
We will be removing the invasive plant -parrot’s feather- from Somenos Creek between Tzouhalem Road and Lakes Road every Thursday in July. We will meet our crew on site at 9 am at the end of Rosewood Avenue, Duncan. Please bring a personal water bottle, hat, rubber boots/sturdy shoes. We have limited space in the boat, so if you are interested in joining us, you MUST LET US KNOW IN Advance at ginahoar@somenosmarsh.com.
Somenos Water Quality Monitoring
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The water quality crew meets at the Somenos Dog Park on Beverly and carpools from there, heading to five sites in the S’amunu Watershed to test creek water and take samples. If you are interested in joining us, please let us know at ginahoar@somenosmarsh.com
Somenos Water Quality Monitoring
The water quality crew meets at the Somenos Dog Park and carpools from there, heading to five sites in the S’amunu Watershed to test creek water and take samples. If you are interested in joining us, please let us know at ginahoar@somenosmarsh.com
Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve-Volunteer Restoration
One of the best examples of Garry Oak meadows in the Valley. Closed to the public except during these restoration events. Sessions run from 9:30 am-12:30pm. Might see some Blue Birds and other rarities. Both light duty work in the nursery (bring a folding chair?) or heavier work removing invasives.
Space is limited so PRE-RESERVATION IS REQUIRED. Please email info@cowichanlandtrust.ca with ‘CGOP’ in the subject line to preregister.
Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve-Volunteer Restoration
One of the best examples of Garry Oak meadows in the Valley. Closed to the public except during these restoration events. Sessions run from 9:30 am-12:30pm. Might see some Blue Birds and other rarities. Both light duty work in the nursery (bring a folding chair?) or heavier work removing invasives.
Space is limited so PRE-RESERVATION IS REQUIRED. Please email info@cowichanlandtrust.ca with ‘CGOP’ in the subject line to preregister.