Join the Cowichan Valley NatureKids Club as we explore a hiking trail at Providence Farm and complete a nature scavenger hunt. From the main entrance off of Tzouhalem Road, follow the gravel road all the way to the back. This will be a casual walk/hike to explore one of the trails at Providence Farm 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...
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...
Did you know our community has a regional Drinking Water and Watershed Protection Strategy? How did it come to be? In 2018, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) ran a referendum to step-up watershed protection. What has happened since then? And what’s next? Join the Cowichan Board and Galen McMenamin, Senior Environmental Analyst for the CVRD, to learn more at the Cowichan Watershed Board's next Speakers Night!
The SMWS salmon watch annual surveys have begun with the salmon returning to the watershed. We will be walking up the watershed creeks to count spawning salmon so be prepared for difficult terrain and some scrambling. Please bring water, weather appropriate clothing, polarized sunglasses and waders if you have them, if not, we will supply...
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 you’re new to birding or an expert you’re bound to learn something from the awesome crew of people who have been dedicated to this count for many...
The SMWS salmon watch annual surveys have begun with the salmon returning to the watershed. We will be walking up the watershed creeks to count spawning salmon so be prepared for difficult terrain and some scrambling. Please bring water, weather appropriate clothing, polarized sunglasses and waders if you have them, if not, we will supply...
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 you’re new to birding or an expert you’re bound to learn something from the awesome crew of people who have been dedicated to this count for many...
The SMWS salmon watch annual surveys have begun with the salmon returning to the watershed. We will be walking up the watershed creeks to count spawning salmon so be prepared for difficult terrain and some scrambling. Please bring water, weather appropriate clothing, polarized sunglasses and waders if you have them, if not, we will supply...
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 you’re new to birding or an expert you’re bound to learn something from the awesome crew of people who have been dedicated to this count for many...
Bernhard Juurlink is quickly becoming the local expert on bats and will talk about the numerous amazing qualities of these often forgotten creatures. Bring a toonie for coffee. Non-members can email cvns@naturecowichan.net for the zoom link.
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...