Maple Bay Garry Oak Preserve-Volunteer Restoration

Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve AitkenRoad, Duncan, BC, Canada

Come volunteer with us at the beautiful Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve! The CCLT has been coordinating the volunteer program at Nature Conservancy Canada's Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve since May. It's such a wonderful way to connect with and support the unique and at risk Garry Oak ecosystem, and meet fun likeminded folks in the community. 

Somenos Marsh-ID’ing & Counting Fish

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

Come out and learn how to ID salmon fry, trout species and other small fish in our watershed. How fun is that!! September 17, & 24, 1–3 pm, meet at the Marsh Society's office downtown. Bring water and weather-appropriate clothing, and sturdy shoes. We will be collecting minnow traps and counting fish.

Land Trust-“Estuary Evening”

Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre 1845 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay, British Columbia, Canada

The Cowichan Community Land Trust is hosting an 'Evening at the Estuary' - a simple celebration to commemorate our 30th anniversary, alongside a brief AGM  to be held at the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre/Hecate Park, Quw'utsun Territory.  Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy live music, treats and a guest presentation by Quw'utsun Cultural Connections

Somenos Creek Invasive Plant Removal

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

Somenos Creek Parrots Feather Removal Thursdays / September 4, 11, 18, 25 / 9am–12pm. We will meet at the end of Rosewood Ave, Duncan. Bring water, weather-appropriate clothing, and rubber boots. We will be working from a boat, removing an aquatic invasive plant from Somenos Creek

Draw the Line

Duncan City Center Stage 200 Craig St, Duncan, BC, Duncan, BC, Canada

An event in downtown Duncan that will bring together a collaboration of local social justice and environmental non-profits, as part of a global gathering by 350.org called "Draw the Line".  Numerous NGO's, volunteer groups, churches feeding the un-housed, and reps of our local Cowichan Valley Transit union, fighting for fair wages will be represented. In

Quw’utsun Sta’lo’ Skweyul-Cowichan River Day

Siem Lelum Gymnasium (5574 River Road, Duncan) 5574 River Road, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada

Huy ch q'u Cowichan Tribes for again hosting this wonderful family event, and with the Stewardship Roundtable honoring the gifts of the Cowichan River.  Too many activities to list... like the river itself.

Wildwood Tour of the 21 Acres

Wildwood 2929 Crane Rd, Ladysmith, BC, Canada

Matching donations are available till Sept. 30th to purchase an additional 21 acres.  3/4 of the funding is now in place! Walk with Nancy Turner to explore these lands. Space is limited-please pre-register.

Somenos Creeks-Volunteer Water Testing

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

We will meet at the Somenos Dog Park, Duncan and will carpool from there. Bring water, weather-appropriate clothing, and good shoes. We will be recording creek parameters and taking nutrient water samples.

Maple Bay Garry Oak Preserve-Volunteer Restoration

Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve AitkenRoad, Duncan, BC, Canada

Come volunteer with us at the beautiful Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve! The CCLT has been coordinating the volunteer program at Nature Conservancy Canada's Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve since May. It's such a wonderful way to connect with and support the unique and at risk Garry Oak ecosystem, and meet fun likeminded folks in the community. 

Somenos Marsh-ID’ing & counting fish

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

Come out and learn how to ID salmon fry, trout species and other small fish in our watershed. How fun is that!! September 17, & 24, 1–3 pm, meet at the Marsh Society's office downtown and we'll head out from there. Bring water and weather-appropriate clothing, and sturdy shoes. We will be collecting minnow traps

Somenos Creek-Invasive Plant Removal

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

Somenos Creek Parrots Feather Removal Thursdays / September 4, 11, 18, 25 / 9am–12pm. We will meet at the end of Rosewood Ave, Duncan. Bring water, weather-appropriate clothing, and rubber boots. We will be working from a boat, removing an aquatic invasive plant from Somenos Creek

Honeymoon Bay-Volunteer Invasive Removal

Central Park - Honeymoon Bay Park Ave, Honeymoon Bay, BC, Canada

Invasive removal and Native planting. Tools, gloves and training will be supplied to volunteers. A hot dog lunch will be provided to participants by the Honeymoon Bay Community Society after the event. Todd Carnahan, a local FireSmart representative from Emergency Management Cowichan, will give a 15 minute presentation at noon about protecting our homes from