• Somenos Creek-Invasive Removal

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

    Somenos Creek Parrots Feather Removal Thursdays / September 4, 11, 18, 25 / 9am–12pm. We will meet at the end of Rosewood Ave, Duncan. Bring water, weather-appropriate clothing, and rubber boots. We will be working from a boat, removing an aquatic invasive plant from Somenos Creek.

  • Bats in the Estuary

    Dock Road - WestCan Terminal Road - Estuary 5105-5101 Westcan Terminal Rd, Duncan, BC, Canada

    Come out and listen/watch for bats in the estuary.  Download the software so you can "listen" to them on your own smart phone. We'll meet between 7:30pm and 8:00pm  in a known bat location and hang out till darkness. Could be one of the last warm evenings of the summer. This is a collaboration of...

  • Somenos Creeks – Volunteer Water Testing

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

    Creek Water Quality Testing:  We'll meet at the Somenos Dog Park, Duncan. and carpool from there. bring water, weather-appropriate clothing, and good shoes. We will be recording creek parameters and taking nutrient water samples

  • Maple Bay Garry Oak Preserve-Volunteer Restoration

    Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve AitkenRoad, Duncan, BC, Canada

    Come volunteer with us at the beautiful Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve! The CCLT has been coordinating the volunteer program at Nature Conservancy Canada's Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve since May. It's such a wonderful way to connect with and support the unique and at risk Garry Oak ecosystem, and meet fun likeminded folks in the community. ...

  • Somenos Creek Invasive Plant Removal

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

    Somenos Creek Parrots Feather Removal Thursdays / September 4, 11, 18, 25 / 9am–12pm. We will meet at the end of Rosewood Ave, Duncan. Bring water, weather-appropriate clothing, and rubber boots. We will be working from a boat, removing an aquatic invasive plant from Somenos Creek.

  • Wildwood Tour of 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.

  • Cowichan Stewardship Round Table Meeting

    Fish Health Building 1080 Wharncliffe Road, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada

    Cowichan Stewardship Round Table invites anyone to join their monthly (3rd Tuesday) meetings to share information about issues, studies, activities and events related to the Cowichan River Watershed. In-person at Fish Health Building or on zoom. This month will focus on preparation for Quw'utsun Sta'lo' Skweyul (Cowichan River Day) on September 21st.

  • Nature Cowichan Speaker – Grasslands

    Zoom

    Mike Dedels of the Grasslands Conservation Council of BC (bcgrasslands.org) talks about the importance of our native grasslands. On zoom- email cvns@naturecowichan.net for the link if you are not a member.

  • Somenos Oaks-Invasive Plant Removal

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

    Somenos Garry Oak Protected Area - Invasive plant removal. 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 into the protected area.

  • Maple Bay Garry Oak Preserve-Volunteer Restoration

    Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve AitkenRoad, Duncan, BC, Canada

    Come volunteer with us at the beautiful Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve! The CCLT has been coordinating the volunteer program at Nature Conservancy Canada's Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve since May. It's such a wonderful way to connect with and support the unique and at risk Garry Oak ecosystem, and meet fun likeminded folks in the community. ...

  • Somenos Marsh-ID’ing & Counting Fish

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

    Come out and learn how to ID salmon fry, trout species and other small fish in our watershed. How fun is that!! September 17, & 24, 1–3 pm, meet at the Marsh Society's office downtown. Bring water and weather-appropriate clothing, and sturdy shoes. We will be collecting minnow traps and counting fish.

  • Land Trust-“Estuary Evening”

    Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre 1845 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay, British Columbia, Canada

    The Cowichan Community Land Trust is hosting an 'Evening at the Estuary' - a simple celebration to commemorate our 30th anniversary, alongside a brief AGM  to be held at the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre/Hecate Park, Quw'utsun Territory.  Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy live music, treats and a guest presentation by Quw'utsun Cultural Connections...