Events

Did you know our community has a regional Drinking Water and Watershed Protection Strategy? How did it come to be? In 2018, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) ran a referendum to step-up watershed protection. What has happened since then? And what’s next? Join the Cowichan Board and Galen McMenamin, Senior Environmental Analyst for the CVRD, to learn more at the Cowichan Watershed Board's next Speakers Night!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Full Day seminar awakening participants to the Indigenous Peoples journey. Nobody will be turned away for insufficient funds.

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

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...