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 try to let Laura know if you intend to come. Lmmitic@gmail.com 250-661-3962
Pacific Salmon Foundation has released its second State of Salmon Report. Join us an online webinar to learn more about the State of Salmon Report and how you can use the online tool. The event will include a presentation, a live demonstration of the interactive website, and a Q&A period. Register today for the free State...
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...
At our 2nd Herring Symposium (February 2025), we asked the big question: What can we do now about herring troubles? This follow-up event has answers. Highly recommended!! Immerse yourself in all the interconnections around that Big Little Fish! 3rd Victoria Herring Symposium: What Can We Do to Turn the Tide for Herring Tickets, Thu, Oct...
Garry Oak Ecosystem Recovery Team (GOERT) puts on this splendid annual event again with the usual format: Talks on Saturday at U. Vic. and Field Trips on Sunday. More information can be found here: 2025 Garry Oak Ecosystems Gathering and here: Facebook
Christoph Steeger is a Conservation Biologist residing alongside our river. His talk is entitled: The Cowichan Watershed: A Natural History Perspective for Environmental Stewardship. In it he will address questions such as: What is a watershed? What are the important features of our watershed? How are things interconnected? What can we focus on to help...
Join us for a morning of hands-on water quality monitoring across the Somenos Watershed! We’ll visit Somenos, Bings, Averill, and Richards Creeks, carpooling between sites to collect samples and record data. It’s a great opportunity to learn about key water quality parameters and how our creeks are affected by development and climate change. If you...
Join us for an afternoon of restoring the riparian area along Bings and Menzies Creeks. Through our Streamside Stewardship Partners Program we are working with private landowners along our watersheds creeks to help restore and enhance riparian function through invasive removal and native species planting. You can expect to learn about riparian areas, invasive and...
Join us to pull invasive hawthorn, blackberry, and broom from the Somenos Garry Oak Protected Area. Learn about different removal methods and the uniqueness of the Garry oak ecosystems. You can expect to do some digging, cutting and moving of invasive plant material. Bring weather appropriate clothing and water, SMWS will provide tools, snacks, and...
Once a week over the winter a crew of people head out to a few spots around the Cowichan Valley to monitor and count swans and geese. Whether your new to birding or an expert your bound to learn something from the awesome crew of people who have been dedicated to this count for many...
Join us for an afternoon of restoring the riparian area along Bings and Menzies Creeks. Through our Streamside Stewardship Partners Program we are working with private landowners along our watersheds creeks to help restore and enhance riparian function through invasive removal and native species planting. You can expect to learn about riparian areas, invasive and...
Young and old, novice and pro birders are all welcome to join in the Coastal Bird Counts at high tide on the second Sunday of each month. . The route is along a nice flat track. Sea lions tend to be an added attraction for the first few months. Later on, the Great Blue Herons...