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...
Once a week over the winter a crew of people head out 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 years now. Bring binoculars,...
The Xwulqw'selu (Koksilah) Government-to-Government (G2G) Planning Team invites you to the Xwulqw'selu Watershed & Water Sustainability Plan Open House The purpose of the Open House is to: Increase awareness of the Xwulqw'selu Watershed and Water Sustainability planning process (XWWSP); Provide clear information about what the XWWSP and the scope of actions being considered; and Provide an opportunity for...
Spend a few hours on the south side of Maple Mountain tending to one of the nicest, wild Garry Oak patches in the Six-Mountains Forest. Please sign up in advance at: info@cowichanlandtrust.ca and meet at the Maple Bay tennis courts for a short hike up to the site. Gloves and tools provided if needed.
Please join CVRD Parks & Trails and the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre to care for the native plant beds at Hecate Park on Sunday March 15, 2026! This event will be in two parts: a restoration work party from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and an educational talk and volunteer program info session from 12:00...
Meet each 3rd Wednesday of the month for an interpretive walk, a bit of invasive removal or just to admire the Trilliums.
CWB Speakers Night this month will be a movie night! Join us to watch two short films that explore the interconnectedness of all parts of our watersheds, as well as what it can look like for communities to care for and govern their watersheds for flourishing futures. We will be screening Our Waters & Source...
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...
CSRT meetings on the third Tuesday of the month are both in-person and on zoom. Everyone welcome! 9:00-10:45 round-the-table update from each person about topics related to the Cowichan River by their organizations. But you can just listen, or speak as an individual too if you like. 11:00-12:00 speaker presentation. Please feel free to come...
Amorina (Ami) Kingdon will speak about her recent book "Sing Like Fish". It's about underwater sounds, and the effects of anthropogenic sound on sea life. Long before there were any birds on the planet, sea creatures developed methods to "speak and listen" to their surroundings. Amorina Kingdon has worked as a science writer and science...
Spend a few hours helping with maintenance at the Nature Conservancy Canada's Maple Bay Garry Oak Preserve. This is one of our Valley's largest and best examples of a Garry Oak ecosystem. Planting natives, pulling invasives or just working gently in the nursery. Pubic access is prohibited otherwise, so this is a chance to view,...
Once a week over the winter a crew of people head out 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 years now. Bring binoculars,...