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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-7/
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:20260715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260705T041131Z
CREATED:20260326T181620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T041131Z
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SUMMARY:Maple Bay Garry Oak Preserve - Volunteer Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Summer is the time for seed collection in the Nature Conservancy Canada’s (NCC) Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve ecosystem!  Come out and do a bit of gentle collecting with other like-minded folk. Perhaps you’ll see some Blue Bird juveniles flitting about under the now shaded savannah. Maybe you’ll get some ideas for native plants in your own garden! Please rsvp by email if you can: info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/maple-bay-garry-oak-preserve-volunteer-maintenance-9/
LOCATION:Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve\, AitkenRoad\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 5S1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Community Land Trust":MAILTO:info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260705T020331Z
CREATED:20260705T020213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T020331Z
UID:38160-1784023200-1784034000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Maple Mountain Broom Pull
DESCRIPTION:With summer\, the wildflowers up on Maple Mountain have completed their cycle and we can again continue pulling broom in the “special place” up on Maple Mountain. Lovely views out over the Bay from this site. Meet at the Tennis (Pickle Ball?) courts at 9:45am for a lift part way up the hill. Best if you can confirm your attendance by contacting info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/maple-mountain-broom-pull-8/
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:20260711T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162828Z
CREATED:20260430T162828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T162828Z
UID:38084-1783765800-1783771200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Native Bee walk
DESCRIPTION:Jade Lee is our local bee expert (Melittologist) and she will show us some of our native bees and talk a bit about the BC Bee Atlas. Ted Leischner (Plan Bee) will also be on hand to share his concerns for the future of our native bees. Gather near the cob oven\, and may-bee we’ll even fire it up for some pizza?  Centennial Park also has the only Spray Park in the Valley so come prepared to get wet! Open to everyone.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/native-bee-walk/
LOCATION:Centennial Park\, Duncan\, 325 1 St\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 1R3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Cowichan":MAILTO:cvns@naturecowichan.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260611T144856Z
CREATED:20260611T144755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T144856Z
UID:38132-1783594800-1783602000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Memory Island Scotch Broom Sweep
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/memory-island-scotch-broom-sweep/
LOCATION:Memory Island – Shawnigan Lake\, 1769 Shawnigan Lake Rd\, Shawnigan Lake\, BC\, V8H 2C4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Valley Regional District%3A Parks & Trails":MAILTO:parks.volunteers@cvrd.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T161133Z
CREATED:20260529T160358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T161133Z
UID:38110-1783501200-1783512000@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-6/
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:20260706T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260706T123000
DTSTAMP:20260529T153519Z
CREATED:20260529T153519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T153519Z
UID:38103-1783333800-1783341000@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 for more details.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/water-quality-monitoring-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:20260704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T140000
DTSTAMP:20260701T175621Z
CREATED:20260701T175621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T175621Z
UID:38156-1783155600-1783173600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Work Party & Potluck-Cowichan Estuary Hulitun Spulhxun/Tumuhw (Native Plant Nursery)
DESCRIPTION:Work Party & Potluck at Hulitun Spulhxun/Tumuhw Native Plant Nursery in Cowichan Estuary. Young Agrarians is hosting this free event. Guided by staff from the Nature Trust of BC\, attendees will learn about the Cowichan Estuary Restoration and Quw’utsun Food Systems Revitalization Projects and the thousands of native food and medicinal plants found in the nursery. Attendees are encouraged to bring a food item to contribute to the potluck and to dress in weather appropriate clothing.\nFor full event details visit: https://youngagrarians.org/events/
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/work-party-potluck-cowichan-estuary-hulitun-spulhxun-tumuhw-native-plant-nursery/
LOCATION:Native Plant Nursery Cowichan Estuary\, 2279 Cowichan Bay Rd\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160259Z
CREATED:20260529T160259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T160259Z
UID:38109-1782982800-1782993600@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-5/
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:20260630T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T150000
DTSTAMP:20260626T200801Z
CREATED:20260626T200801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T200801Z
UID:38150-1782824400-1782831600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:SMWS-Oopsi Daisy-Invasive Species Removal
DESCRIPTION:Join Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society for a hands-on volunteer event to help protect the Garry Oak Protected Area! The Somenos team will guide the removal of invasive ox-eye daisies to allow native plants to thrive. This is a great way to get outside and give back to the land. Location: The Somenos / S-amunu Garry Oak Protected Area across from Ye-Yumnuts\, Duncan\, BC. Park at the end of York Road (on the east side of Somenos Creek)
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/smws-oopsi-daisy-invasive-species-removal/
LOCATION:Somenos Garry Oak Protected Area\, 2590 York Road\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T195558Z
CREATED:20260619T195558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T195558Z
UID:38147-1782478800-1782486000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Fish Population Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a few hours to count\, measure and weigh salmon and trout in Bings and/or Averill Creek. We will be conducting an assessment on the salmonid population in our watershed creeks and would love some volunteer help with counting the fish we catch. This will be a great opportunity to learn about the fish in the S-amunu watershed and spend some time with other great community members. There are multiple time slot options so please let us know if you are interested in joining and which time slot works best for you by emailing Phaedra at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com\, there are limited spots available.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/fish-population-assessment-6/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T195509Z
CREATED:20260619T195509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T195509Z
UID:38146-1782464400-1782475200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Fish Population Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a few hours to count\, measure and weigh salmon and trout in Bings and/or Averill Creek. We will be conducting an assessment on the salmonid population in our watershed creeks and would love some volunteer help with counting the fish we catch. This will be a great opportunity to learn about the fish in the S-amunu watershed and spend some time with other great community members. There are multiple time slot options so please let us know if you are interested in joining and which time slot works best for you by emailing Phaedra at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com\, there are limited spots available.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/fish-population-assessment-5/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T195637Z
CREATED:20260619T195234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T195637Z
UID:38145-1782392400-1782399600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Fish Population Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a few hours to count\, measure and weigh salmon and trout in Bings and/or Averill Creek. We will be conducting an assessment on the salmonid population in our watershed creeks and would love some volunteer help with counting the fish we catch. This will be a great opportunity to learn about the fish in the S-amunu watershed and spend some time with other great community members. There are multiple time slot options so please let us know if you are interested in joining and which time slot works best for you by emailing Phaedra at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com\, there are limited spots available.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/fish-population-assessment-4/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T195159Z
CREATED:20260619T195159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T195159Z
UID:38144-1782378000-1782388800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Fish Population Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a few hours to count\, measure and weigh salmon and trout in Bings and/or Averill Creek. We will be conducting an assessment on the salmonid population in our watershed creeks and would love some volunteer help with counting the fish we catch. This will be a great opportunity to learn about the fish in the S-amunu watershed and spend some time with other great community members. There are multiple time slot options so please let us know if you are interested in joining and which time slot works best for you by emailing Phaedra at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com\, there are limited spots available.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/fish-population-assessment-3/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T195656Z
CREATED:20260619T195111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T195656Z
UID:38143-1782306000-1782313200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Fish Population Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a few hours to count\, measure and weigh salmon and trout in Bings and/or Averill Creek. We will be conducting an assessment on the salmonid population in our watershed creeks and would love some volunteer help with counting the fish we catch. This will be a great opportunity to learn about the fish in the S-amunu watershed and spend some time with other great community members. There are multiple time slot options so please let us know if you are interested in joining and which time slot works best for you by emailing Phaedra at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com\, there are limited spots available.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/fish-population-assessment-2/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T195029Z
CREATED:20260619T195029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T195029Z
UID:38142-1782291600-1782302400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Fish Population Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a few hours to count\, measure and weigh salmon and trout in Bings and/or Averill Creek. We will be conducting an assessment on the salmonid population in our watershed creeks and would love some volunteer help with counting the fish we catch. This will be a great opportunity to learn about the fish in the S-amunu watershed and spend some time with other great community members. There are multiple time slot options so please let us know if you are interested in joining and which time slot works best for you by emailing Phaedra at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com\, there are limited spots available.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/fish-population-assessment/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160148Z
CREATED:20260529T160148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T160148Z
UID:38108-1782291600-1782302400@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-4/
LOCATION:Rosewood Avenue End\, 2228 Rosewood Ave\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T033831Z
CREATED:20260527T033831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T033831Z
UID:38098-1782291600-1782302400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Maple Bay Garry Oak Preserve -Volunteer Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Spend a few hours doing some gentle work helping to preserve some of the last vestiges of this ecotype. Please notify the Land Trust in advance if you are coming so there are enough cookies!
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/maple-bay-garry-oak-preserve-volunteer-maintenance-11/
LOCATION:Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve\, AitkenRoad\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 5S1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Community Land Trust":MAILTO:info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T231442Z
CREATED:20260608T231442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T231442Z
UID:38128-1782153000-1782158400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:The New Forest Act: Fixing Forestry in BC- Victoria Venue
DESCRIPTION:New Forest Act – a legislative proposal to replace British Columbia’s current forestry system. This is a focused public presentation on the New Forest Act – a legislative proposal to replace British Columbia’s current forestry system. The session will clearly explain: What is actually happening in BC’s forests\, why the current system is no longer working\, the structural changes needed to fix it\, how the New Forest Act framework works in practice. This is not a panel or a general discussion. It is a direct presentation followed by Q&A. Free public event. Donations welcome. Open to all. \n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/the-new-forest-act-fixing-forestry-in-bc-victoria-venue/
LOCATION:Broad View United\, 3703 St. Aidans Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 2V7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180728Z
CREATED:20260405T180728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T180728Z
UID:38063-1781949600-1781964000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Cowichan Climate Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Community Celebration of Environmental and Climate Initiatives –  a public-facing event designed to celebrate\, engage\, and learn from the dedicated individuals and organizations driving climate initiatives and environmental stewardship across the Cowichan Valley! The overarching theme of the day is “understanding and exchange” and will be co-hosted by Our Cowichan Communities Health Network\, CVRD\, Island Health\, Social Planning Cowichan\, and the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society (CLRSS).
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/cowichan-climate-gathering/
LOCATION:Charles Hoey Park\, Charles Hoey Park\, 124 C\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society":MAILTO:judybrayden@shaw.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T230609Z
CREATED:20260421T230330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T230609Z
UID:38076-1781773200-1781798400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Reconciliation: Journey of our Generation (Salt Spring Island)
DESCRIPTION:Take a journey through time with stories of pre-contact village life and the impact of colonization. \n\n\n\n\nSince 2006 Elders here have been sharing their stories\, their history and their healing following the values of nuts’amaat shqaluwun\, people working together with one heart\, one mind\, one spirit. They remind us that the longest journey is from our head to our hearts. We each have much to learn along the way as we learn forgiveness\, and practice the values found in kindness\, expressed through love and guided by respect. \nJoin Quw’utsun Elders who will take you on a journey through time with stories of pre-contact village life\, the arrival of settlers\, the development of colonies and policies of colonization. Sit inside western systems and indigenous ways of being\, to experience the impacts\, effects and changes brought about by colonization. Explore the questions of where and how we go from here and join thousands of people who have participated and are committed to walking the road of Q’shintul – walking this journey together. \nContact QCCS for tickets – sliding scale cost.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/reconciliation-journey-of-our-generation-salt-spring-island/
LOCATION:Salt Spring Farmers Institute
ORGANIZER;CN="Quw'utsun' Cultural Connections Society":MAILTO:info@qccsociety.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T110000
DTSTAMP:20260612T175845Z
CREATED:20260612T175845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T175845Z
UID:38135-1781773200-1781780400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Ox-eye Daisy Pull
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a ox-eye daisy removal event at the Somenos Garry Oak Protected Area. Learn about the importance of Garry oak ecosystem and their role in conserving biodiversity from our president Paul Gowland who will be leading the event. Tools\, gloves and drinks will be provided.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/ox-eye-daisy-pull/
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:20260618T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T200347Z
CREATED:20260618T200347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T200347Z
UID:38140-1781769600-1782061200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Multi-media show: Thu-itstuhw [Telling the Truth] on Salt Spring Island!
DESCRIPTION:Thu-it [Truth] starts with Thu-itstuhw [Telling the Truth] – Coming to Salt Spring Island! \nJune 18th to 21st\nSalt Spring Farmer’s Institute \nThu-it [Truth] (pronounced Tha-eet) is a self-guided\, multi-media walk-through experience that takes you through over 150 years of colonial history — and the impact it has had and continues to have on Indigenous communities\, families\, and individuals. Told through archival material\, images\, audio\, and video\, and rooted in the stories and experiences of Quw’utsun’ Elders\, Thu-it invites participants to reconsider what they were taught\, and to discover Thu-it — Truth.  The exhibit first ran in Duncan\, BC in the fall of 2022. This weekend\, a condensed version comes to Salt Spring Island for a limited four-day run during the Salt Spring Indigenous People’s weekend.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/multi-media-show-thu-itstuhw-telling-the-truth-on-salt-spring-island/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Quw'utsun' Cultural Connections Society":MAILTO:info@qccsociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260608T232041Z
CREATED:20260608T230200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T232041Z
UID:38122-1781721000-1781728200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:The New Forest Act: Fixing Forestry in BC - Honeymoon Bay Venue
DESCRIPTION:This is a focused public presentation on the New Forest Act – a legislative proposal to replace British Columbia’s current forestry system. The session will clearly explain: What is actually happening in BC’s forests\, why the current system is no longer working\, the structural changes needed to fix it\, hHow the New Forest Act framework works in practice. This is not a panel or a general discussion. It is a direct presentation followed by Q&A. Free public event. Donations welcome. Open to all. \n\n\nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/new-forest-act-a-legislative-proposal-to-replace-british-columbias-current-forestry-system/
LOCATION:Honeymoon Bay Hall\, 10022 Park Dr\, Honeymoon Bay\, BC\, BC\, V0R 1Y0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Boundary Forest Watershed Stewardship Society":MAILTO:boundaryforest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160048Z
CREATED:20260529T160048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T160048Z
UID:38107-1781686800-1781697600@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-3/
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:20260617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260326T181909Z
CREATED:20260326T181909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T181909Z
UID:38042-1781686800-1781697600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Maple Bay Garry Oak Preserve - Volunteer Maintenance
DESCRIPTION: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 you can: info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/maple-bay-garry-oak-preserve-volunteer-maintenance-10/
LOCATION:Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve\, AitkenRoad\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 5S1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Community Land Trust":MAILTO:info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T220438Z
CREATED:20260526T220438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T220438Z
UID:38094-1781632800-1781638200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Nature Cowichan AGM
DESCRIPTION:Grab a picnc dinner and join us for a chat about our past and future direction. There is still time to become a member\, allowing you to vote – and there is still time to join the board and help us move forwrd.  Mostly it’s a chance for everyone to meet in-person before we all disappear for the summer.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/nature-cowichan-agm-2/
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:20260616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260218T195024Z
CREATED:20260218T195024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T195024Z
UID:37989-1781600400-1781611200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Cowichan Stewardship Roundtable - meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 and go at anytime. The Roundtable works together in a collaborative\, kind and respectful manner at all times. The agenda timing is only approximate. Speaker for this month is: TBA
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/cowichan-stewardship-roundtable-meeting-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:20260615T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T123000
DTSTAMP:20260529T153409Z
CREATED:20260529T153409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T153409Z
UID:38102-1781519400-1781526600@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 for more details.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/water-quality-monitoring-5/
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:20260615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T043304Z
CREATED:20260613T043304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043304Z
UID:38137-1781517600-1781524800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Ladysmith Restoration - Sunny Glades - Methuen and 6th
DESCRIPTION:Place – meet at Kinsmen hut corner of Methuen and 6th for a briefing and go down to the BC Hydro lot below the parking lot.\nWear sturdy clothes suited to the weather and the work\nWhat to bring – water and refreshments and weeding tools and weed whackers\nWe will have a supply of gloves and hand tools if you don’t have any.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/ladysmith-restoration-sunny-glades-methuen-and-6th/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Holland Creek":MAILTO:hollandcreekinvasives@gmail.com
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