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SUMMARY:Shawnigan Basin Society-Summer Saturdays-Open House w Bryn Wyka & Barry Gates
DESCRIPTION:Talk with our Qualified Professionals and Experienced Volunteers about Shawnigan Lake Community Watershed Issues Important to SBS and You \nBryn Wyka & Barry Gates – Forestry\, 30 x 30 goals (30% of land land base protected and conserved by 2030)\, GIS mapping\, Ecology\, Eco-Recreation
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/shawnigan-basin-society-summer-saturdays-open-house-w-bryn-wyka-barry-gates/
LOCATION:Shawnigan Basin Society\, #102-1760 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd\, Shawnigan Lake\, BC\, V8H 3B7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260628T215839Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T215839Z
UID:38155-1788019200-1788030000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:CERCA AGM
DESCRIPTION:Cowichan Estuary Restoration and Conservation Association (CERCA) has it’s Annual General Meeting.  Pot luck at Goetz and Beate’s place.  Musical Trio starts at 5:00pm
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/cerca-agm/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="CERCA":MAILTO:cerca@shaw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260831T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260831T123000
DTSTAMP:20260819T203704Z
CREATED:20260819T203704Z
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SUMMARY:Water Quality Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of hands-on water quality monitoring across the S-amunu/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. \nIf you are interested in joining us\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com as there is limited space available.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/water-quality-monitoring-10/
LOCATION:Somenos Creek Dog Park\, Somenos Creek Dog Park\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L3G1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T203945Z
CREATED:20260819T203945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T203945Z
UID:38221-1788339600-1788350400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Parrot's Feather Removal
DESCRIPTION:Help us pull the invasive aquatic weed parrot’s feather from Somenos Creek! \nEvery week in the summer we will be in Somenos Creek cutting and removing parrot’s feather from Somenos Creek. Join us for a morning in the SMWS boat on Somenos Creek\, spot some wildlife\, learn about the impacts of invasive plants on aquatic ecosystems\, and be prepared to get a little dirty. \nIf you want to join us or learn more about this event please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/parrots-feather-removal-11/
LOCATION:Rosewood Avenue End\, 2228 Rosewood Ave\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T140000
DTSTAMP:20260705T165150Z
CREATED:20260705T165150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T165150Z
UID:38174-1788339600-1788357600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Wildwood Summer Camp Ages 5-7 Predator&Prey
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/wildwood-summer-camp-ages-5-7-predatorprey/
LOCATION:Wildwood\, 2929 Crane Rd\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1C4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecoforestry Institute Society":MAILTO:info@ecoforestry.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T140000
DTSTAMP:20260705T165316Z
CREATED:20260705T165316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T165316Z
UID:38175-1788426000-1788444000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Wildwood Summer Camp Ages 8-12 Predator&Prey
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/wildwood-summer-camp-ages-8-12-predatorprey/
LOCATION:Wildwood\, 2929 Crane Rd\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1C4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecoforestry Institute Society":MAILTO:info@ecoforestry.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260807T162800Z
CREATED:20260807T162800Z
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UID:38207-1788775200-1788782400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Volunteer Restoration - Ladysmith
DESCRIPTION:Every 1st Monday of the month – Transfer Beach Native Plant beds between the Kinsman Hut and Amphitheatre. Led by Nikki Toxopeus.  Come and visit us there between 10 and noon as we weed and collect seeds.  We had a blast last Monday as Jeremiah shared his knowledge and enthusiasm for all the native grasses and forbs in our beds.  We labelled the plants\, made notes\, and know more on how to best harvest them for Sunny Glades.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/volunteer-restoration-ladysmith/
LOCATION:Transfer Beach\, 200 Transfer Beach Road\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1W2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Holland Creek":MAILTO:hollandcreekinvasives@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260908T154619Z
CREATED:20260908T154619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T154619Z
UID:38251-1788980400-1788984000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Garden Club-Designs for Polinators
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker this month is Emony Nicolls\, who will be presenting on “Designing Gardens for Pollinators.” Her presentation will remind us why this is a buzz-worthy topic\, the role of native and other pollinators in the garden and our food webs\, and how best to create a pollinator paradise in our own backyards. \nEmony is an environmental consultant\, entrepreneur\, and biologist. Before moving to BC\, she owned and operated a native plant nursery in Ontario. She now lives\, works and gardens on Salt Spring Island.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/garden-club-designs-for-polinators/
LOCATION:Duncan United Church\, 246 Ingram Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 6M5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Valley Garden Club":MAILTO:cowichangardenclub2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260906T194531Z
CREATED:20260906T194531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T194531Z
UID:38250-1789207200-1789214400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Ladysmith Restoration-Holland Creek
DESCRIPTION:2nd Saturday’s of the month – meet at Dogwood Drive in the Holland Creek Trail head parking lot.  Led by Jillian Wheatley\, RP Bio.  We will continue with invasive plant removal and care for the native plants we added here last fall after removing the ivy.  The invasives have grown from the garden waste dumped here and the berries spread by the birds.  Please bring your own tools and refreshments and we will have spare gloves and tools. If you can bring extra water\, the plants will be grateful!  If you are new to the group come at 9:30 am\, if you can\, for an orientation.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/ladysmith-restoration-holland-creek/
LOCATION:Holland Creek\, 374 Dogwood Dr\,\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 0B9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Holland Creek":MAILTO:hollandcreekinvasives@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260822T013455Z
CREATED:20260822T002536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T013455Z
UID:38228-1789304400-1789308000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Cowichan Bay - Coastal Waterbird Count
DESCRIPTION:Count the waterbirds for an hour along a 650 meter flat stretch of the Cowichan Bay waterfront. Meet at the Cowichan Estuary Nature Center\, binoculars and spotting scopes helpful\, Binos can be borrowed if requested in advance to kathrynmariec@gmail.com). Everyone welcome – just show up!
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/cowichan-bay-coastal-bird-count/
LOCATION:Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre\, 1845 Cowichan Bay Road\, Cowichan Bay\, British Columbia\, V0R1N0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Cowichan":MAILTO:cvns@naturecowichan.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260810T020817Z
CREATED:20260810T012617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T020817Z
UID:38213-1789380000-1789387200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Volunteer Restoration-Ladysmith
DESCRIPTION:Every 2nd Saturday of the month – meet at the hut on Methuen and 6th.  Led by Jillian Wheatley.   Come and help remove more invasive species and prepare the area for fall planting.  Please bring your own tools and refreshments and we will have spare gloves and tool
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/volunteer-restoration-ladysmith-2/
LOCATION:Holland Creek\, 374 Dogwood Dr\,\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 0B9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Holland Creek":MAILTO:hollandcreekinvasives@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T123000
DTSTAMP:20260819T203827Z
CREATED:20260819T203827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T203827Z
UID:38220-1789381800-1789389000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Water Quality Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of hands-on water quality monitoring across the S-amunu/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. \nIf you are interested in joining us\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com as there is limited space available.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/water-quality-monitoring-11/
LOCATION:Somenos Creek Dog Park\, Somenos Creek Dog Park\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L3G1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260906T193938Z
CREATED:20260822T171838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T193938Z
UID:38240-1789462800-1789473600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Maple Mountain Broom Pull
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Maple Mountain Warriors pulling broom in a “special place”. Though its generally true: “Cut Broom in Bloom”\, the rare wildflowers of this location bloom at the same time as the broom\, and we do not want to trample those. \nDo you have a friend who is feeling particularly helpless about the state of the world?  Bring them along – pulling broom is the best way to beat climate blues! \nThis session will be particularly impactful as we will be joined by a solid crew from HAT in Victoria. \nIf you can\, please let the Land Trust know you are coming.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/maple-mountain-broom-pull-10/
LOCATION:Andy Hutchins Park\, 964 Herd Road\, Maple Bay\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Community Land Trust":MAILTO:info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260908T190833Z
CREATED:20260908T184757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T190833Z
UID:38256-1789462800-1789473600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Cowichan Stewardship Round Table
DESCRIPTION:Cowichan Stewardship Round Table (CSRT) meets third Tuesday of every month.  Open to everyone to share updates and information with respect for each other and our great Sta’lo’.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/cowichan-stewardship-round-table-3/
LOCATION:Fish Health Building\, 1080 Wharncliffe Road\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, V9L2K7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Stewardship Round Table":MAILTO:cowichanstewardshiproundtable@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260908T184159Z
CREATED:20260908T183819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T184159Z
UID:38255-1789498800-1789504200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:NC Speaker-Trapping & Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Nature Cowichan will host Lesley Fox\, Executive Director of The Fur-Bearers who explores B.C.’s Wildlife Act and trapping regulations from a conservation perspective. With wildlife facing mounting pressures\, why does trapping persist—and what does it mean for B.C.’s fur-bearing animals and for naturalists who care about their future? \nThis will be a zoom-only meeting.  Nature Cowichan members will receive the zoom link automatically. Non-members should request the link by emailing cvns@naturecowichan.net
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/nc-speaker-trapping-conservation/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Cowichan":MAILTO:cvns@naturecowichan.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T204029Z
CREATED:20260819T204029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T204029Z
UID:38222-1789549200-1789560000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Parrot's Feather Removal
DESCRIPTION:Help us pull the invasive aquatic weed parrot’s feather from Somenos Creek! \nEvery week in the summer we will be in Somenos Creek cutting and removing parrot’s feather from Somenos Creek. Join us for a morning in the SMWS boat on Somenos Creek\, spot some wildlife\, learn about the impacts of invasive plants on aquatic ecosystems\, and be prepared to get a little dirty. \nIf you want to join us or learn more about this event please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/parrots-feather-removal-12/
LOCATION:Rosewood Avenue End\, 2228 Rosewood Ave\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260908T162844Z
CREATED:20260906T193505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T162844Z
UID:38246-1789603200-1789689599@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Tour-Wildlife Recovery Centre-Errington
DESCRIPTION:Valley Seniors Organization (VSO) has a coach ride to North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre in Errington for $50\, plus membership fee.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/tour-north-island-wildlife-centre-black-creek/
LOCATION:Valley Seniors Organization\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Seniors Organization":MAILTO:valleyseniorsorg@shaw.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260912T155731Z
CREATED:20260912T155731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T155731Z
UID:38264-1789776000-1789862399@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Hawkwatch - Nature Victoria
DESCRIPTION:This is an annual event by Nature Victoria.  Not just hawks\, but Turkey Vultures as well “kettle” in the thermals\, trying to gain enough elevation over the Sooke headlands to glide across the Straight of Juan de Fuca. For details go to the Nature Victoria website.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/hawkwatch-nature-victoria/
LOCATION:East Sooke Park\, Sooke\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260911T010317Z
CREATED:20260218T194138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T010317Z
UID:37987-1789898400-1789916400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Quw’utsun Sta’lo’ Skweyul (Cowichan River Day)
DESCRIPTION:An extremely lovely opportunity for our community to come together to share our love and respect for the Heritage River. Tzinquaw Dancers\, Stories\, Raptors\, Seine Nets\, Salmon Lunch\, and many other activities for the whole family. Free and easy for all!
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/quwutsun-stalo-skweyul-cowichan-river-day-2/
LOCATION:Siem Lelum Gymnasium (5574 River Road\, Duncan)\, 5574 River Road\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, V9L 6V9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Stewardship Round Table":MAILTO:cowichanstewardshiproundtable@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260810T012354Z
CREATED:20260807T162412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T012354Z
UID:38206-1789984800-1789992000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Volunteer Restoration- Ladysmith
DESCRIPTION:Every 3rd Monday of the month – Sunny Glades site near the hut on Methuen and 6th.  Led by Nikki Toxopeus.  Please bring good (clean and large sheets) cardboard for lasagna beds\,  your weeding tools and gloves (periwinkle\, black berry and daphne).  We will bring extra gloves\, tools and some refreshments.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/ladysmith-restoration-work-2/
LOCATION:Holland Creek\, 374 Dogwood Dr\,\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 0B9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Holland Creek":MAILTO:hollandcreekinvasives@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T203000
DTSTAMP:20260914T014205Z
CREATED:20260831T205050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T014205Z
UID:38243-1790017200-1790022600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:CWB Speakers Night – How reviving human-land reciprocity can heal the Quw’utsun Watershed
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to be kicking-off our Fall Speakers Series with Dr. Tara Martin! Her talk\, How reviving human-land reciprocity can heal the Quw’utsun Watershed\, will explore two decades of research on the cumulative impacts of settler colonialism in Quw’utsun territory and the need for healing of human-land relationships through the hunting of deer\, rematriation of camas meadows\, and more! Interested in Indigenous food system revitalization? Curious about at-risk biodiversity conservation? We think you’ll enjoy Tara’s talk! \nWe are also excited to be joined by two of our Board members at this month’s Speakers Night! Dr. Shannon Waters\, Deputy Provincial Health Officer\, Planetary & Water Health\, member of Stz’uminus First Nation\, will be our host for the evening\, and Qutxulenuhw Tim Kulchyski\, Biologist and member of Cowichan Tribes\, will be joining us to help introduce Dr. Martin’s talk. \nDr. Tara Martin is a Forestry Professor\, Lead Scientist for the Martin Conservation Decisions Lab\, and the inaugural Liber Ero Chair in Conservation at the University of British Columbia. She is a global leader in the field of Conservation Decision Science – combining predictive ecological models with decision science to inform what actions to take\, and where and when to take them to achieve conservation and resource management goals. Through her work with the Conservation Decisions Lab\, Dr. Martin and her team seek to understand\, predict\, and inform decisions about the impacts of global change on biodiversity and natural resources. To do this\, they work closely with Indigenous communities\, supporting their research needs and centering Indigenous values\, knowledge\, and sovereignty in co-developed\, collaborative research. \nWe’re looking forward to learning more about Conservation Decision Science and Indigenous resurgence on Quw’utsun territories with Tara\, Shannon\, and Tim on September 21st—and we hope you’ll join us! \nThis Speakers Series is hosted by the Cowichan Watershed Board\, with the support of VIU Cowichan and funding from the Watershed Security Fund.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/cwb-speakers-night-centering-indigenous-values-knowledge-and-sovereignty-through-conservation-decision-science-in-coastal-bc/
LOCATION:VIU Cowichan Campus\, 2011 University Way\, North Cowichan\, British Columbia\, V9L 0C7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Watershed Board":MAILTO:info@cowichanwatershedboard.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T204113Z
CREATED:20260819T204113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T204113Z
UID:38223-1790154000-1790164800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Parrot's Feather Removal
DESCRIPTION:Help us pull the invasive aquatic weed parrot’s feather from Somenos Creek! \nEvery week in the summer we will be in Somenos Creek cutting and removing parrot’s feather from Somenos Creek. Join us for a morning in the SMWS boat on Somenos Creek\, spot some wildlife\, learn about the impacts of invasive plants on aquatic ecosystems\, and be prepared to get a little dirty. \nIf you want to join us or learn more about this event please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/parrots-feather-removal-13/
LOCATION:Rosewood Avenue End\, 2228 Rosewood Ave\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260908T160052Z
CREATED:20260908T160052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T160052Z
UID:38253-1790188200-1790193600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Land Trust - AGM
DESCRIPTION:Everyone invited! Members and non-members both!  This year\, rather than a Guest Speaker a “Community Conservation Café” will be convened.\nThis seems apropos\, considering we’ll be at a Cafe!\n\nThe World Cafe model will be used to encourage intentional conversations about conservation. This will be a good opportunity to listen to both members and and the public to gather input prior to a strategic planning session coming later this winter.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/land-trust-agm/
LOCATION:Bagel & Bannock\, 48 Station Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 1M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Community Land Trust":MAILTO:info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260914T163144Z
CREATED:20260914T163144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T163144Z
UID:38272-1790190000-1790197200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Koksilah Watershed Gp Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Koksilah Watershed (Working) Group usually meets third Wednesday of the month to talk about all things Koksilah -but this month its the fourth Monday.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/koksilah-watershed-gp-meeting/
LOCATION:HUB-Cowichan Station\, 2375 Koksilah Road\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L6M5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Koksilah Watershed Working Group":MAILTO:info@cowichanstation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T213000
DTSTAMP:20260910T185753Z
CREATED:20260910T185753Z
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UID:38261-1790191800-1790199000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Bring Bluebirds Back to the Salish Sea
DESCRIPTION:Once ubiquitous harbingers of spring\, Western Bluebirds were wiped out on Vancouver Island by the mid-90’s. Now\, an ambitious project is endeavouring to bring them back to the Island. Join Jacquie Taylor and Helen Anderson to learn about the species recovery work that is returning Western Bluebirds to Southern Vancouver Island and San Juan Island. They will share about where it all started\, the exciting season the bluebirds just had and talk about the plans for the future. \nThis hybrid presentation (in person/Zoom) will be held at Berwick Royal Oak (4680 Elk Lake Dr). Please pre-register for the Zoom presentation. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vjHCWGPDQoiknVi_JUS0_w
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/bring-bluebirds-back-to-the-salish-sea/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260908T164542Z
CREATED:20260908T164542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T164542Z
UID:38254-1790449200-1790456400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:CPAWS doc in Victoria: The Rewilders
DESCRIPTION:Reel Causes & CPAWS-BC present: Swimming Upstream at Vic Theater 808 Douglas St\, Victoria\, BC V8W 2Z7\, Canada \nSpecial screening of The Rewilders\, a visually spectacular short documentary that follows pioneering conservationists on three continents\, working to rewild iconic species like jaguar\, elephant\, bison and salmon. Another two short films from Salmon Parks will screen prior to The Rewilders. \nFollowing the screening\, we’re hosting a panel discussion that includes: \n\nMarlene Rodgers – Filmmaker\nMark Angelo – Producer & Conservationist\nEric Angel – General Manager\, Salmon Parks\nModerator: Brynna Kagawa-Visentin – CPAWS-BC\n\nAdditional event details on Reel Causes’ website: https://reelcauses.org/swimming-upstream-vic/ \nReel Causes offers sliding scale pricing. Contact us at info@reelcauses.org for a discounted ticket
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/cpaws-doc-in-victoria-the-rewilders/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260911T165745Z
CREATED:20260911T165745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T165745Z
UID:38262-1790503200-1790524800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Wildwood AGM & Potluck
DESCRIPTION:The Ecoforestry Institute Society is pleased to invite you all to attend our 2026 Annual General Meeting\, complete with potluck and tours. Free! \nWe are very honoured to announce that our guest speaker this year is Stz’uminus hereditary man Squtxulenuhw (George Seymour)\, whose talk Life on the Land will feature teachings of his own father and grandfather in relation to the lands. Both the EIS AGM and Squtxulenuhw’s teachings will be available via zoom. \nPlease plan to arrive by 10:00\, and park in the main parking lot as you turn off of Crane Road onto the property. Walk down the drive to the Visitor Centre\, our naturalists will be waiting to lead you down to the Homestead. The AGM starts at 10:15. After enjoying another one of our famous potlucks that will include some special baking by our wonderful baker Heidi Jungwirth\, there will be a short update on the Burn the Wildwood Mortgage Campaign.  We will conclude with various tours of Wildwood in the afternoon. \nWe look forward to sharing our accomplishments over the past years as well as our dreams and visions for the coming year! \nPlease RSVP below to come in person or attend the meeting and presentations via zoom.\nAmenities and Accessibility: \nThere are 2 outhouses\, one being accessible to wheelchairs. If you are participating in a tour\, the trails have a small downhill slope in the forest and a bigger slope up the gravel path. Please note that cell service is limited. We’re sorry to say that dogs are not allowed on site\, so please leave your furry friends at home. \nPlease contact us about any accessibility needs or questions at admin@ecoforestry.ca. \nWhat to bring: \n\n\nSturdy footwear \n\n\nClothing layers (Keep in mind it is always a few degrees cooler in the forest) \n\n\nWater \n\n\nYour favourite snack for the potluck \n\n\nBinoculars \n\n\nA phone or camera will come handy \n\n\nPlease note: Our booking system closes registration 2 days before the event. If you are wanting to RSVP within that timeframe\, please email us at admin@ecoforestry.ca and we will try to accommodate you!
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/wildwood-agm-potluck/
LOCATION:Wildwood\, 2929 Crane Rd\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1C4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecoforestry Institute Society":MAILTO:info@ecoforestry.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260822T000357Z
CREATED:20260822T000357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T000357Z
UID:38226-1790618400-1790625600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Herring Rising Forum
DESCRIPTION:Herring Conservation & Restoration Society (HCRS) and W̱SÁNEĆ Hereditary Chiefs (WHC) support a Pacific Herring Declaration to pause the commercial herring fishery in the Strait of Georgia to allow stocks to recover. At the Herring Rising Forum evidence will be presented on the legal question: Have the commercial fisheries had a significant role to play in the decline of the herring and herring roe fisheries in W̱SÁNEĆ territory?  Featured speakers are Hereditary W̱SÁNEĆ Chief Eric Pelkey\, leading the legal challenge\, John Rich\, the lead lawyer with Ratcliff and Drs. Amanda Bates\, Loren McClenachan and Sara Ohayon from UVic. \n\nThe legal letter to DFO has secured a meeting with DFO (date proposed is mid-September) in which the WHC will present the scientific team including key W̱SÁNEĆ knowledge keepers.  The goal is to share the most recent evidence specifically with regard to “finer scale changes in herring spawning patterns and fisheries\, herring distribution\, and the potential for sub-stock structure in the Strait of Georgia” which DFO indicated they were open to in their letter. The WHC will pursue the recommendation to bring that evidence into the court room to force a pause of the fishery while this evidence is examined.\nWHC and HCRS now have an MOU in place with Georgia Strait Alliance (GSA) so that anyone who wants to donate to the Herring Rising campaign can now receive a charitable receipt from GSA which will go towards this shared campaign. https://georgiastrait.org/work/indigenous-sovereignty-stewardship/herring-rising/\nHCRS\, WHC and UVic have established various research partnerships and have over $130\,000 dedicated to research questions regarding the ecological and social values of herring to the region and the W̱SÁNEĆ communities which will build the case for restoration. Half of this will go to the nations themselves to build their argument.\nWe will also be supporting the challenges to the Individual Transferable Quota Systems (ITQS) which have created the issues of monopolies and control of the industry. Strong Coast have written an excellent article on this that relates to the Canfisco control of the herring industry (80%) and the role of ITQs for getting the fishery into the mess it is.\n\nOur goal is to raise $50\,000 that evening preparing for the next legal steps with DFO. The intention is to provide the best case possible at this stage to avoid it going to the huge costs of a court battle. The HCRS are still gratefully receiving donations from our Herring School members for maintaining our community organizing-role which is nimble\, inclusive and keeps the larger institutions linked and grounded to the communities that they serve. Monthly or annual amounts are gratefully received to cover our very low admin. costs http://www.savetheherring.org \nThanks to all of our donors who have helped us so far in the collecting of evidence\, especially Conservancy Hornby Island\, Wild Island Foundation\, RAVEN\, Pacific Wild and Association of Denman Island Marine Stewards ADIMS.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/herring-rising-forum/
LOCATION:Esquimalt Gorge Park & Pavillion\, 1070 Tillicum Rd\, Esquimalt\, BC\, V9A 2A1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T204201Z
CREATED:20260819T204201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T204201Z
UID:38224-1790758800-1790769600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Parrot's Feather Removal
DESCRIPTION:Help us pull the invasive aquatic weed parrot’s feather from Somenos Creek! \nEvery week in the summer we will be in Somenos Creek cutting and removing parrot’s feather from Somenos Creek. Join us for a morning in the SMWS boat on Somenos Creek\, spot some wildlife\, learn about the impacts of invasive plants on aquatic ecosystems\, and be prepared to get a little dirty. \nIf you want to join us or learn more about this event please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/parrots-feather-removal-14/
LOCATION:Rosewood Avenue End\, 2228 Rosewood Ave\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260810T011422Z
CREATED:20260810T011422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T011422Z
UID:38210-1791032400-1791039600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Meeting to establish a Natural Burial Cemetary in Cowichan Region
DESCRIPTION:A community event is taking place regarding establishing a natural burial cemetery society in the Cowichan Region. An introductory film and discussion will be shared. It will take a strong community effort\, so I invite you to come and welcome others to join you. After the film showing\, we anticipate a healthy discussion and plan to establish a committee. We want this to be a truly inclusive and community based cemetery that is ecologically vibrant and aligns for future generations.  \nHere’s a shortcut to the film trailer: https://vimeo.com/1175951633
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/meeting-to-establish-a-natural-burial-cemetary-in-cowichan-region/
LOCATION:Duncan United Church\, 246 Ingram Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 6M5\, Canada
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