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SUMMARY:NatureKids Explorer Day
DESCRIPTION: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 we’ll have a nature scavenger hunt too. \nWhat to Bring: No equipment is necessary\, just keen eyes and curiosity! Feel free to bring water\, snacks and clothing appropriate for the weather. The trail is in fairly good shape but with all the recent rain\, boots may be helpful. There are bathrooms available near the trailhead.\nSign up for your free membership here and click here to register for this Explorer Day.\nA reminder that parents must be accompanied by a child (or guardian).
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/naturekids-explorer-day/
LOCATION:Providence Farm\, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="NatureKids Cowichan Valley":MAILTO:cowichanvalley@naturekidsbc.ca
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SUMMARY:Coastal Bird Count-Citizen Science
DESCRIPTION: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 at the Rookery are fun to watch as well. Surveys began in 1999 and provide valuable data to Birds Canada totrack the health of our coastal habitats.Check their Coastal Bird Survey Newsletter at https://www.birdscanada.org/bccws_newsletters. If you want to\nborrow some binoculars and give it a try\, please email me at\nkathrynmariec@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/coastal-bird-count-citizen-science-3/
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:20251215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20251203T175407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T175407Z
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SUMMARY:Riparian Restoration – Streamside Stewardship Partners Program
DESCRIPTION: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 native species and restoration processes. \nIf you would like to hear a little bit more about this event or would like to join us\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/riparian-restoration-streamside-stewardship-partners-program-9/
LOCATION:Somenos Marsh Head Office\, #3-55 Station Street\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20251203T192649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T192649Z
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SUMMARY:Our Community's Water: The CVRD's Drinking Water and Watershed Protection Plan
DESCRIPTION:Come ‘dive’ into the topic of drinking water with us and learn about our community’s water!\nWater that is fish-friendly\, swimmable\, and drinkable is an important aspect of a healthy watershed\, and Water Quality is one of the Cowichan Watershed Board’s Targets for Watershed Well-being. At the CWB’s December Speakers Night\, we’re excited to be joined by Galen McMenamin to learn about the CVRD’s Drinking Water and Watershed Protection strategy and how our drinking water is being monitored and stewarded for the future!\nGalen McMenamin is a Senior Environmental Analyst for the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD). As a part of his role\, Galen also coordinates the regional Drinking Water and Watershed Protection strategy. Galen joined the CVRD in January of 2025 and brings his experience in both consulting and mining environments\, working on projects related to groundwater exploration and assessments\, surface water and groundwater monitoring\, and water resource management.\nCome early a little earlier than usual (6:30pm) to join us for a short Winter Social before Galen’s talk! Enjoy holiday punch\, salmon and bear gingerbread cookies made by Kim Barnard\, and a chance to catch-up with and get-to-know other friends of the watershed! Galen will also bring with him the CVRD’s new watershed model that you can look at during the social or after his presentation. With lots to do and learn at our December Speakers Night\, we look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/our-communitys-water-the-cvrds-drinking-water-and-watershed-protection-plan/
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:20251217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20251203T183553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T183553Z
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SUMMARY:Salmon Watch Survey
DESCRIPTION: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 you with a pair. All other materials will be provided. \nWe will be meeting in the SMWS office at 55 Station Street at 9:00 am on Wednesday mornings. \nIf you are interested in joining us\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com as space is limited.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/salmon-watch-survey-4/
LOCATION:Somenos Marsh Head Office\, #3-55 Station Street\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20251203T180540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T180540Z
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SUMMARY:Swan and Goose Count
DESCRIPTION: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 years now. Bring binoculars\, weather appropriate clothing\, some water and a willingness to learn. Length of the event will vary depending on which route you join and the number of birds to count. \nThe crew meets at the Somenos Dog Park on Beverly Street at 9:45 then will head out together from there. \nIf you are interested in joining us for this event\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com for more details.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/swan-and-goose-count-6/
LOCATION:Beverly Dog Park\, Beverly & Lakes Road\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20251203T183750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T184050Z
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SUMMARY:Salmon Watch Survey
DESCRIPTION: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 you with a pair. All other materials will be provided. \nWe will be meeting in the SMWS office at 55 Station Street at 9:00 am. \nIf you are interested in joining us\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com as space is limited.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/salmon-watch-survey-5/
LOCATION:Somenos Marsh Head Office\, #3-55 Station Street\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251224T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20251203T180649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T180649Z
UID:37886-1766569500-1766581200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Swan and Goose Count
DESCRIPTION: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 years now. Bring binoculars\, weather appropriate clothing\, some water and a willingness to learn. Length of the event will vary depending on which route you join and the number of birds to count. \nThe crew meets at the Somenos Dog Park on Beverly Street at 9:45 then will head out together from there. \nIf you are interested in joining us for this event\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com for more details.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/swan-and-goose-count-7/
LOCATION:Beverly Dog Park\, Beverly & Lakes Road\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251230T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251230T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20251203T184159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T184159Z
UID:37892-1767085200-1767096000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Salmon Watch Survey
DESCRIPTION: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 you with a pair. All other materials will be provided. \nWe will be meeting in the SMWS office at 55 Station Street at 9:00 am. \nIf you are interested in joining us\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com as space is limited.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/salmon-watch-survey-6/
LOCATION:Somenos Marsh Head Office\, #3-55 Station Street\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251231T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251231T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20251203T180741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T180741Z
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SUMMARY:Swan and Goose Count
DESCRIPTION: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 years now. Bring binoculars\, weather appropriate clothing\, some water and a willingness to learn. Length of the event will vary depending on which route you join and the number of birds to count. \nThe crew meets at the Somenos Dog Park on Beverly Street at 9:45 then will head out together from there. \nIf you are interested in joining us for this event\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com for more details.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/swan-and-goose-count-8/
LOCATION:Beverly Dog Park\, Beverly & Lakes Road\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20251213T005026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T211733Z
UID:37906-1767430800-1767456000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Duncan Christmas Bird Count - Update
DESCRIPTION:The annual Duncan Christmas Bird Count needs everyone to come out and count birds in the valley.  Birders and non-birders\, families and kids – everyone! Sometimes it’s the kids who see the movement and then the group all point their binoculars.   When darkness falls and we are all too tired (and wet?) to count another bird\, come to the Fish Health building (1080 Wharncliffe Road) for something to warm you up.  What a way to start the year! \nTo find out which zones are near your home\, which zones need more counters\, who is the zone leader and where to meet email: CBCBCDU@gmail.com
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/duncan-christmas-bird-count-2/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Cowichan":MAILTO:cvns@naturecowichan.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260105T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260105T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20250823T202155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T205450Z
UID:37683-1767605400-1767610800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Nature Cowichan Speaker - Bats (In-Person only)
DESCRIPTION: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. Unfortunately\, this will event will be IN_PERSON ONLY.  No zoom available.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/nature-cowichan-speaker-bats/
LOCATION:Fish Health Building\, 1080 Wharncliffe Road\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, V9L2K7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Cowichan":MAILTO:cvns@naturecowichan.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20251218T185222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T185222Z
UID:37912-1768057200-1768064400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Yellowpoint Ecological Society-AGM
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our AGM\, and celebration of what we’ve been up to. Bring yourself\, a friend\, and some nibbles to share. 13561 Barney Road\, off Yellow Point Road. Please RSVP for numbers! guy@earthfuture.com
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/yellowpoint-ecological-society-agm/
LOCATION:Yellopoint Ecological Society\, 13561 Barney Road\, Ladysmith\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20250926T191955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T191955Z
UID:37737-1768127400-1768131000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Coastal Bird Count-Citizen Science
DESCRIPTION: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 at the Rookery are fun to watch as well. Surveys began in 1999 and provide valuable data to Birds Canada totrack the health of our coastal habitats.Check their Coastal Bird Survey Newsletter at https://www.birdscanada.org/bccws_newsletters. If you want to\nborrow some binoculars and give it a try please email me at\nkathrynmariec@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/coastal-bird-count-citizen-science-4/
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:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20251222T202435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T184535Z
UID:37921-1768503600-1768510800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Speaker: Dave Weaver: Comunity Managed Forests
DESCRIPTION:Dave has worked in field forestry for 37 years\, for many BC organizations. He was a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) since 1981 and resigned from this association when he retired in 2016 – to help free his voice. He started his career here on Vancouver Island\, working for one of BC’s largest forest companies – MacMillian Bloedel – as a Field Forester for 11 years. But left M&B realizing corporate forestry was not for him and moved with his family to Smithers. While in the northern interior for 14 years\, he worked as a Forest Consultant performing pre and post logging assessments\, and part-time as a Forestry College Instructor\, teaching applied ecology. Dave held a joint Woodlot Licence while living in Smithers\, implementing low-impact forestry techniques. For the last 12 years of his career he worked for the BC Ministry of Forests out of Victoria. During these final years he traveled all over BC\, developing innovative silviculture policies and provided field training in alternative approaches to clear cutting. \nHe is currently volunteering with the Beaufort Watershed Stewards in Fanny Bay\, where he has has completed three watershed health assessment reports\, and representing the Stewards as a working group member within the Vancouver Island Private Managed Forest Action Alliance – a 30 environmental group alliance advocating for the reform of the BC Private Managed Forest Land Act.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/speaker-dave-weaver-comunity-managed-forests/
LOCATION:North Oyster Community Center\, 13467 Cedar Rd\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1H6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20260114T161834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T161834Z
UID:37936-1768564800-1768575600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Riparian Restoration – Streamside Stewardship Partners Program
DESCRIPTION: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 native species and restoration processes. \nIf you would like to hear a little bit more about this event or would like to join us\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/riparian-restoration-streamside-stewardship-partners-program-10/
LOCATION:SMWS Office\, 55 Station Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L1M2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20260119T180025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T180025Z
UID:37941-1768816800-1768824000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Holland Creek Work Bee
DESCRIPTION:Meetup is at the trailhead on Dogwood Drive.  We will continue removing fertile English ivy and other invasives from Holland Creek.    Dress for the weather and bring refreshments.  We can supply some gloves and tools but if you have snippers\, please bring them.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/holland-creek-work-bee-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:20260119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20260113T195114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T195114Z
UID:37932-1768849200-1768854600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:CWB SPEAKERS SERIES: ALL ABOUT IPCAs: THE POWER AND POTENTIAL OF INDIGENOUS PROTECTED AND CONSERVED AREAS
DESCRIPTION:On January 19th\, join the Cowichan Watershed Board and Steven Nitah\, chief negotiator for the Thaidene Néné Indigenous Protected Area and managing director of Nature for Justice\, to learn more about what IPCAs can look like\, how they are established\, and how they can support the unique priorities of the communities that create them.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/cwb-speakers-series-ipcas/
LOCATION:VIU Cowichan Campus\, 2011 University Way\, North Cowichan\, British Columbia\, V9L 0C7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Watershed Board":MAILTO:info@cowichanwatershedboard.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20260120T035611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T035611Z
UID:37946-1768899600-1768910400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Cowichan Stewardship Round Table
DESCRIPTION:After “round-the-table” updates the keynote speaker Galen McMenamin (Senior Environmental Analyst\, CVRD) will speak on the CVRD Drinking Water and Watershed Function.\nIf you can’t make it in-person\, join by zoom:\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYuf-qgqzgqGtL6RuFlhx6xoLeRc4tAgPhq/ics?icsToken=DE4IQocP5rR1W_78vwAALAAAAK0Fb5SwtdqH5NEF8JFizlNM7qvUQ9bTFkQliJ2w9xbc57Qmky9odhMcCFEh79YrVe7bng0OxVF5S1eVxzAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=svlaD65ERrKE1w9fMjj0Aw \n https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82383853006?pwd=wagEIKWNpOXIKv3SNrQ16adWKawFXd.1 \nMeeting ID: 823 8385 3006 Passcode: 573504
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/cowichan-stewardship-round-table/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20250823T202602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T202602Z
UID:37684-1768937400-1768942800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Nature Cowichan Speaker - Sea Otters
DESCRIPTION:James Thompson talks about Sea Otters and provides his wonderful photography. Non-members must email cvns@naturecowichan.net for the zoom link.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/nature-cowichan-speaker-sea-otters/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Cowichan":MAILTO:cvns@naturecowichan.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20260114T165658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T165658Z
UID:37938-1768988700-1769000400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Swan and Goose Count
DESCRIPTION: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 years now. Bring binoculars\, weather appropriate clothing\, some water and a willingness to learn. Length of the event will vary depending on which route you join and the number of birds to count. \nThe crew meets at the Somenos Dog Park on Beverly Street at 9:45 then will head out together from there. \nIf you are interested in joining us for this event\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com for more details.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/swan-and-goose-count-9/
LOCATION:Beverly Dog Park\, Beverly & Lakes Road\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20260126T233656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T233656Z
UID:37958-1769420700-1769432400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Maple Mountain-Broom Pull
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/maple-mountain-broom-pull-6/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20260126T232627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T232627Z
UID:37952-1769593500-1769605200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Maple Mountain-Broom Pull
DESCRIPTION: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 the short hike up to the site.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/maple-mountain-broom-pull/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20260114T161417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T161417Z
UID:37935-1769594400-1769601600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal – Garry Oak Protected Area
DESCRIPTION: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 warm drinks. \nWe will be meeting on site at the end of York Road\, left off Trillium Terrace through the Timberlands neighbourhood. \nIf you are interested in joining us for this event\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com for more details.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/invasive-plant-removal-garry-oak-protected-area-4/
LOCATION:York Road End\, End of York Road off of Trillium Terrace\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20260114T170929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T170929Z
UID:37939-1769594400-1769605200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Swan and Goose Count
DESCRIPTION: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 years now. Bring binoculars\, weather appropriate clothing\, some water and a willingness to learn. Length of the event will vary depending on which route you join and the number of birds to count. \nThe crew meets at the Somenos Dog Park on Beverly Street at 9:45 then will head out together from there. \nIf you are interested in joining us for this event\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com for more details.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/swan-and-goose-count-10/
LOCATION:Beverly Dog Park\, Beverly & Lakes Road\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20260114T163540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T163540Z
UID:37937-1769774400-1769785200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Riparian Restoration – Streamside Stewardship Partners Program
DESCRIPTION: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 native species and restoration processes. \nIf you would like to hear a little bit more about this event or would like to join us\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/riparian-restoration-streamside-stewardship-partners-program-11/
LOCATION:SMWS Office\, 55 Station Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L1M2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260202T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260202T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20250823T202827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T224841Z
UID:37685-1770024600-1770030000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Nature Cowichan Speaker - Bears
DESCRIPTION:Come and listen as Helen Davis talks about Bears and Bear habitat which she has studied on Vancouver Island for over 30 years\, documenting more than 150 dens. Her work focuses on protecting bear denning trees\, which are essential for female bears and their cubs during the winter denning period. Her research and advocacy efforts have been crucial in addressing the “housing crisis” faced by coastal black bears\, who rely on large\, old trees for denning sites. Both in-person at Fish Health (1080 Wharncliffe Rd) bring a toonie for coffee\, and on zoom (email cvns@naturecowichan.net for the llink.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/nature-cowichan-speaker-bears/
LOCATION:Fish Health Building\, 1080 Wharncliffe Road\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, V9L2K7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Cowichan":MAILTO:cvns@naturecowichan.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20260120T033557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T033557Z
UID:37942-1770026400-1770033600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Work bee in Holland Creek
DESCRIPTION:Meetup is at the information hut on Methuen and 6th Ave. We will walk down the trail to the Yellow Archangel patch and do some clearing\, planting\, seed cleaning and propagation.  Dress for the weather and bring refreshments.  We can supply some gloves and tools but if you have trowels\, please bring them.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/work-bee-in-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20251210T023440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T215836Z
UID:37902-1770368400-1770391800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Reconciliation: Journey of our Generation Workship
DESCRIPTION:Full Day seminar awakening participants to the Indigenous Peoples journey.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/reconciliation-journey-of-our-generation-workship/
LOCATION:Cobble Hill Hall  3550 Watson Avenue  Cobble Hill\, BC V8H 4A8\, 3550 Watson Avenue\, Cobble Hill\, BC\, V8H 4A8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Quw'utsun' Cultural Connections Society":MAILTO:info@qccsociety.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051731
CREATED:20250926T192152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T192152Z
UID:37738-1770541200-1770544800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Coastal Bird Count-Citizen Science
DESCRIPTION: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 at the Rookery are fun to watch as well. Surveys began in 1999 and provide valuable data to Birds Canada totrack the health of our coastal habitats.Check their Coastal Bird Survey Newsletter at https://www.birdscanada.org/bccws_newsletters. If you want to\nborrow some binoculars and give it a try please email me at\nkathrynmariec@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/coastal-bird-count-citizen-science-5/
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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