Invasive removal and Native planting. Tools, gloves and training will be supplied to volunteers. A hot dog lunch will be provided to participants by the Honeymoon Bay Community Society after the event. Todd Carnahan, a local FireSmart representative from Emergency Management Cowichan, will give a 15 minute presentation at noon about protecting our homes from...
Support the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society, and birds! Meet some of the artists on opening night and bid on one of the many beautifully painted nest boxes in this inspiring annual fundraiser.
Join the Every Child Matters Walk on the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. There will be opportunities to hear from Residential School Survivors and see performances by traditional dancers, drummers, singers and Pow Wow dancers. 9am: Welcome & Prayer 9:15am: Speakers 9:45am: Tzinquaw 10am: Walk 11:30am: Closing Prayer
Friends of Holland Creek host the Coastal Invasive Species Committee of BC to talk about garden escapees and invasives encountered in their work in Holland Creek and the Coastal Doug-Fir Ecosystems of South East Vancouver Island. Register with the Invasive Species Council here to receive the Zoom link.
Goldstream Park is under threat from a harmful highway expansion project. Join us for a walk through this stunning, biodiverse landscape and hear directly from Tsartlip Elder Carl Olsen, who has been fighting the expansion for over two years.
Val George tells us about butterflies. Val is an all-round naturalist who self-published a small field guide about butterflies, and led our butterfly walk this past July.
Meet up at the Kinsman Hut at Transfer Beach and help the "Friends" put the Butterfly Meadow and Bird Shrubbery to bed for the winter and protect the habitat and food supply for the over wintering birds and bugs.
Come and support the Estuary Nature Center. Renew or begin your membership asap - they need the money and you need the updates! The rough schedule is: 3:45–4:15 pm – Socializing and snacks 4:15–4:45 pm - Pamela – Territory acknowledgement, Sierra – Nature Centre updates (budget, financials, looking ahead) and voting the board 4:45–5:30 pm –...
Join us to monitor nest boxes in the Open Air Classroom in Somenos Marsh. Located just off the highway, north of the Beverly Street intersection the Open Air Classroom is a hidden gem, and a wonderful spot to experience the Somenos marsh, spot wildlife and learn about wetlands. We will be emptying the nest boxes...
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...
Join us for a morning of removing Himalayan blackberry roots from the Somenos Garry Oak Protected Area. Bring weather appropriate clothing, goos shoes and some water. Gloved tools and snacks will be provided. If you would like to join us please let us know by emailing phaedra@somenosmaarsh.com.