Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve-Volunteer Restoration

Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve AitkenRoad, Duncan, BC, Canada

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-REGISTRATION

Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve – Volunteer Restoration

Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve AitkenRoad, Duncan, BC, Canada

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

Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve – Volunteer Restoration

Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve AitkenRoad, Duncan, BC, Canada

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-REGISTRATION

Sea to Land

HUB-Cwoichan 2375 Koksilah Road, Duncan, BC, Canada

The documentary (part of the earlier film festival) looks at Vancouver Island's first Community Supported Fishery (CSF), by following the life of a west coast fisherman and seeing how he works to have a positive impact on the marine environment that sustains him. The CSF is a way to reduce the carbon footprint of his

Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve-Volunteer Restoration

Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve AitkenRoad, Duncan, BC, Canada

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

Somenos Water Quality Monitoring

Beverly Dog Park Beverly & Lakes Road, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada

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

Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve AitkenRoad, Duncan, BC, Canada

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

Somenos Watershed-Volunteer Fish Data Collection

Somenos Marsh Head Office #3-55 Station Street, Duncan, BC, Canada

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

Rosewood Avenue End 2228 Rosewood Ave, Duncan, BC, Canada

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

Somenos Water Quality Monitoring

Beverly Dog Park Beverly & Lakes Road, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada

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   

CSRT-Monthly Meeting and Picnic

Cowichan River Provincial Park Riverbottom Road, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada

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

Somenos Watershed-Volunteer Fish Data Collection

Somenos Marsh Head Office #3-55 Station Street, Duncan, BC, Canada

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