Events

Volunteers will meet at the Somenos Dog Park and carpool from there. Bring water, weather appropriate clothing, and good shoes. We will be recording creek water quality parameters and taking samples.

A lovely way to spend a morning - in a Garry Oak meadow. Tasks vary in complexity and physical difficulty - something for everyone. Dress for the weather and bring water, and a folding chair if you want. Registration is preferred.

We will be collecting minnow traps and counting fish. Come out and learn how to ID salmon fry, trout species and other small fish in our watershed. Meet at the office 55 Station St., Duncan.  Bring, water, weather appropriate clothing, and sturdy shoes.

Bring water, weather-appropriate clothing, and rubber boots. We will be working from a boat to remove aquatic invasive Parrots Feather from Somenos Creek.

ECOFORESTER FOR A DAY SUMMER CAMP Explore old-growth forest through guided walks, nature journaling & hands-on learning. Ages 5–8, What to Bring: Lunch, snack, water bottle, sun hat, bug spray & weather-appropriate clothes.

ECOFORESTER FOR A DAY SUMMER CAMP Explore old-growth forest through guided walks, nature journaling & hands-on learning.  Ages 5–12 , What to Bring: Lunch, snack, water bottle, sun hat, bug spray & weather-appropriate clothes.

The Quw’utsun Sta'lo' (Cowichan River) is the heart of our valley. With everything the sta’lo’ gives us, it's our turn to give back. Join the Cowichan Watershed Board and Cowichan Tribes for the 15th annual Lower Cowichan River Cleanup on Sunday, August 24th! All are welcome and no experience is necessary. At the Cleanup, we...

Matching donations are available till Sept. 30th to purchase an additional 21 acres.  3/4 of the funding is now in place! Walk with Nancy Turner to explore these lands. Space is limited-please pre-register.

For the past 2½ years WSÁNEĆ elder Carl Olsen has stood next to the highway along the Goldstream River. SELE₭TEȽ (Goldstream Park) is a site of cultural heritage in unceded W̱SÁNEĆ territory and home to populations of chum, coho and chinook salmon, and a multitude of other aquatic and terrestrial life. Hundreds, indeed thousands, of people...

Volunteers will meet at Bings Creek access point at the end of Keystone Dr., Bring water, weather-appropriate clothing, and rubber boots. Snacks will be provided. We will be enhancing trout habitat in Bings Creek.

This lovely meadow is not open to the public except during organized events. What better way to enjoy it than helping with restoration. Might even see some Blue Birds. Tasks have a variety of complexity and physicality so something for everyone.