What’s better to celebrate Mother’s Day than a classic and cozy tea time? Maybe spending time outdoors learning about harvesting plants for making tea, followed by a relaxing afternoon in the Wildwood Homestead with homemade treats? Join us for a walk through our trails to learn about which native plants can be sustainably harvested for a...
Another bash at the Holland Creek Estates Broom. Meet in the Holland Creek Estates on Rollie Rose Road and Colonia Drive. Continue to cut along the edges of the estate, under the hydro lines and on the gated, undeveloped, cleared areas. Lead – Patrice and Monica
Vancouver Island’s endemic marmot is one of the most endangered mammal species on the planet. In 2003, fewer than 30 marmots remained in the alpine and sub-alpine reaches of Vancouver Island watersheds. Though the future remains uncertain, their population has begun to rebound, with a record-breaking “baby boom” in recent years. Join the Cowichan Watershed...
Spring is the time to see the Garry Oak ecosystem return to life! Come out and do a bit of gentle maintenance while appreciating some of the flowers and birds under the leafing Oaks. Please rsvp by email if you can: info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
Victoria Day! Upper Holland Creek - Community Broom Cut. Arbutus Hump/upper Holland Creek. Meet in the parking lot by the waterwork, vehicle access is available via Thetis gate. If you plan to come this way, please contact hollandcreekinvasives@gmail.com to arrange for the gate to be opened. We will continue to clear the area around the waterworks...
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...
Spring is the time to see Nature Conservancy Canada's Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve ecosystem return to life! Come out and do a bit of gentle maintenance while appreciating some of the flowers and birds under the leafing Oaks. Please rsvp by email if you can: info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
Alex Smith is a wonderful birder who will lead you through those grand old firs.
Spring is the time to see Nature Conservancy Canada's Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve ecosystem return to life! Come out and do a bit of gentle maintenance while appreciating some of the flowers and birds under the leafing Oaks. Maybe you'll get some ideas for native plants in your own garden! Please rsvp by email if...
Come on out for the lowest tides of the summer and get ready to get muddy! This fund raiser for the Cowichan Estuary Nature Center will have activities for all ages. Open to everyone.
Spring is the time to see Nature Conservancy Canada's Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve ecosystem return to life! Come out and do a bit of gentle maintenance while appreciating some of the flowers and birds under the leafing Oaks. Maybe you'll get some ideas for native plants in your own garden! Please rsvp by email if...
Spring is the time to see Nature Conservancy Canada's Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve ecosystem return to life! Come out and do a bit of gentle maintenance while appreciating some of the flowers and birds under the leafing Oaks. Maybe you'll get some ideas for native plants in your own garden! Please rsvp by email if...