It's so lovely to spend a little while in the morning mists planting out some native plants from the nursery into the Garry Oak meadows. Please let Laura know if you intend to come. Lmmitic@gmail.com 250-661-3962
Join us on Somenos Creek to help remove the invasive aquatic plant parrot's feather as part of our trial to help improve salmon migration. We work from a boat and get a little dirty, so bring boots, and clothes you don't care too much about. If you would like to join us please email us...
Ladysmith & Saltair Garden Club talk on Creating Pollinator Gardens and Corridors. Linda Brooymans from NALT is the main speaker and Friends of Holland Creek will add some information on the Transfer Beach Butterfly Meadow and Bird Shrubbery. Native plants and seeds will be available for sale before the talk.
Work bee in Holland Creek - continuing to remove English ivy and other invasives from Holland Creek. Dress for the weather and bring refreshments. We can supply some gloves and tools but if you have snippers, please bring them. Planting to follow.
Since time immemorial the Cowichan-Koksilah estuary has been a vital source of food for the Quw’utsun Mustimuhw (Cowichan People), providing habitat for their traditional foods and non-human relatives, including species like salmon, oysters, and clams. These important relationships are reflected in the Quw’utsun teaching: “when the tide is out, the table is set.” In recognition...
The Cowichan Stewardship Roundtable (CSRT) is an open and collaborative group focused on protecting our water and watersheds. As independent groups and individuals we have different interests, but as Roundtable members we share a common understanding: the health of watersheds is key to the health of our families, businesses and environment. All are welcome and...
As part of our Streamside Stewardship Partners Program we are working to restore the riparian area on private properties along Bings and Menzies Creeks. Join us to remove invasive plants from the banks of Bings Creek, and learn about the Bings watershed, invasive plants and different restoration techniques. Please bring water, weather-appropriate clothing, and sturdy...
Lindsay McCunn's talk is entitled "Becoming an Environmental Psychologist". In this day, when "nature bathing" is being prescribed we harken back to the approach of longtime member John Scull in this talk.
As part of our Streamside Stewardship Partners Program we are working to restore the riparian area on private properties along Bings and Menzies Creeks. Join us to remove invasive plants from the banks of Bings Creek, and learn about the Bings watershed, invasive plants and different restoration techniques. Please bring water, weather-appropriate clothing, and sturdy...
Zoom talk by 3 Nature Conservancy Canada conservation leaders. Journey through some of Canada’s most remarkable forest conservation achievements — from the familiar to the unknown. You’ll hear directly as they share powerful stories of forest protection, success and what’s next. https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?
Join us for an enlightening journey through Wildwood ecoforest, where you'll uncover the secrets of mushroom identification with experts Andy Mackinnon and Kem Luther. Both renowned naturalists, Andy and Kem have passionately collaborated on the seminal guide, "Mushrooms of British Columbia" - author's copies available for purchase for $30.