With Nature, For Nature.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
Bring utensils, something to share and a chair. Dress appropriately for the weather.
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
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 …
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.
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 …
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
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 …
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 …