Somenos Crk-Parrots Feather Removal

Rosewood Avenue End 2228 Rosewood Ave, Duncan, BC, Canada

We will be removing the invasive plant -parrot's feather- from Somenos Creek between Tzouhalem Road and Lakes Road every Thursday in July. We will meet our crew on site at 9 am at the end of Rosewood Avenue, Duncan. Please bring a personal water bottle, hat, rubber boots/sturdy shoes. We have limited space in the

WildWood Day Camp

Wildwood 2929 Crane Rd, Ladysmith, BC, Canada

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. Sign up here: Wildwood Summer Camp 2025! — Ecoforestry Institute Society

Somenos Oaks Invasive Removal

Somenos Garry Oak Protected Area 2590 York Road, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada

Bring: water, weather appropriate clothing, and sturdy shoes. We will provide gloves and tools. We will be removing invasive plants to keep them from spreading in the protected area.

Wildwood Tour-the 21 Acres

Wildwood 2929 Crane Rd, Ladysmith, BC, Canada

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.

Somenos Marsh Creek water testing

Beverly Dog Park Beverly & Lakes Road, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada

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.

Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve- Volunteer Restoration

Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve AitkenRoad, Duncan, BC, Canada

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.

Somenos Marsh-Go Fish!

Somenos Marsh Head Office #3-55 Station Street, Duncan, BC, Canada

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.

Somenos Creek-Volunteer Invasive removal

Rosewood Avenue End 2228 Rosewood Ave, Duncan, BC, Canada

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

Wildwood Day Camp

Wildwood 2929 Crane Rd, Ladysmith, BC, Canada

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.

Wildwood Day Camp

Wildwood 2929 Crane Rd, Ladysmith, BC, Canada

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.

Lower Cowichan River (Quw’utsun Sta’lo’) Cleanup 2025

Siem Lelum Gymnasium (5574 River Road, Duncan) 5574 River Road, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada

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