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SUMMARY:Coastal Bird Count-Citizen Science
DESCRIPTION: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 at the Rookery are fun to watch as well. Surveys began in 1999 and provide valuable data to Birds Canada totrack the health of our coastal habitats.Check their Coastal Bird Survey Newsletter at https://www.birdscanada.org/bccws_newsletters. If you want to\nborrow some binoculars and give it a try please email me at\nkathrynmariec@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/coastal-bird-count-citizen-science-6/
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:20260309T103000
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SUMMARY:Water Quality Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of hands-on water quality monitoring across the 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-2/
LOCATION:Somenos Creek Dog Park\, Somenos Creek Dog Park\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L3G1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260224T164817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T164817Z
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SUMMARY:Swan and Goose Count
DESCRIPTION:Once a week over the winter a crew of people head out 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 years now. Bring binoculars\, weather appropriate clothing\, some water and a willingness to learn. Length of the event will vary depending on which route you join and the number of birds to count. \nThe crew meets at the Somenos Dog Park on Beverly Street at 9:45 then will head out together from there. \nIf you are interested in joining us for this event\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com for more details.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/swan-and-goose-count-12/
LOCATION:Somenos Creek Dog Park\, Somenos Creek Dog Park\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L3G1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260217T011622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T011622Z
UID:37976-1773241200-1773252000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Koksilah Watershed & Water Sustainability Plan (XWWSP)-Open House
DESCRIPTION:The Xwulqw’selu (Koksilah) Government-to-Government (G2G) Planning Team invites you to the Xwulqw’selu Watershed & Water Sustainability Plan Open House    \nThe purpose of the Open House is to:   \n\n\nIncrease awareness of the Xwulqw’selu Watershed and Water Sustainability planning process (XWWSP);  \n\n\n\n\nProvide clear information about what the XWWSP and the scope of actions being considered; and  \n\n\n\n\nProvide an opportunity for public input on actions being considered for the Plan   We encourage you to share this invitation and poster with friends\, colleagues\, or community members who may be interested. \n\n\nDon’t Forget to Take Our Survey! 
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/koksilah-watershed-water-sustainability-plan-xwwsp-open-house/
LOCATION:HUB-Cowichan Station\, 2375 Koksilah Road\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L6M5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260126T233912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T233912Z
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SUMMARY:Maple Mountain-Broom Pull
DESCRIPTION:Spend a few hours on the south side of Maple Mountain tending to one of the nicest\, wild Garry Oak patches in the Six-Mountains Forest. Please sign up in advance at: info@cowichanlandtrust.ca and meet at the Maple Bay tennis courts for a short hike up to the site. Gloves and tools provided if needed.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/maple-mountain-broom-pull-7/
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:20260315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260217T181339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T181744Z
UID:37979-1773568800-1773583200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Hecate Park Work Party & Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Please join CVRD Parks & Trails and the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre to care for the native plant beds at Hecate Park on Sunday March 15\, 2026! This event will be in two parts: a restoration work party from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and an educational talk and volunteer program info session from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Please join for either or both! \nWork party activities will include weeding the beds\, planting native wildflowers and transplanting native dune grass as well as general park cleanup if needed. \nWe are honoured to have Siilh’na’mut Ken Elliott (native plant expert) and Genevieve Singleton (ethnobotonist) joining from 12:00 pm to 2:00pm to share their deep knowledge of the area and the important plant species at the site. \nThere will also be information available about volunteer opportunities with CVRD Parks & Trails and the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre. \nPlease pre-register online or contact the Parks Volunteer Coordinator with any questions you may have. parks.volunteers@cvrd.bc.ca\, Office: 250.746.2649
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/hecate-park-work-party-info-session/
LOCATION:Hecate Park\, 1845 Cowichan Bay Rd\, Cowichan Bay\, BC\, V0R 1N0\, 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:20260316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T120000
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CREATED:20260313T215503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T215503Z
UID:38025-1773655200-1773662400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Friends of Holand Creek meet up
DESCRIPTION:Meet each 3rd Wednesday of the month for an interpretive walk\, a bit of invasive removal or just to admire the Trilliums.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/friends-of-holand-creek-meet-up/
LOCATION:Ladysmith Information Hut\, Methuen & 6th Ave\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1C4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Holland Creek":MAILTO:hollandcreekinvasives@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260310T193953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193953Z
UID:38012-1773687600-1773691200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:CWB Speakers Series - Movie Night!
DESCRIPTION:CWB Speakers Night this month will be a movie night! Join us to watch two short films that explore the interconnectedness of all parts of our watersheds\, as well as what it can look like for communities to care for and govern their watersheds for flourishing futures. We will be screening Our Waters & Source Waters: The Rivers that Shape us. 
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/cwb-speakers-series-movie-night/
LOCATION:VIU Cowichan Campus\, 2011 University Way\, North Cowichan\, British Columbia\, V9L 0C7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260224T185308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T185308Z
UID:37997-1773738000-1773745200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal - Garry Oak Protected Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us to pull invasive hawthorn\, blackberry\, and broom from the Somenos Garry Oak Protected Area. Learn about different removal methods and the uniqueness of the Garry oak ecosystems. You can expect to do some digging\, cutting and moving of invasive plant material. Bring weather appropriate clothing and water\, SMWS will provide tools\, snacks\, and warm drinks. \nWe will be meeting on site at the end of York Road\, left off Trillium Terrace through the Timberlands neighbourhood. \nIf you are interested in joining us for this event\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com for more details.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/invasive-plant-removal-garry-oak-protected-area-5/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260218T192451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T192451Z
UID:37983-1773738000-1773748800@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: Kevin Pellett\, DFO – Chinook update
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/cowichan-stewardship-roundtable-meeting/
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:20260317T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260308T192002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T192002Z
UID:38011-1773775800-1773781200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:NC-Speaker-Sounds in the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Amorina (Ami) Kingdon will speak about her recent book “Sing Like Fish”. It’s about underwater sounds\, and the effects of anthropogenic sound on sea life. Long before there were any birds on the planet\, sea creatures developed methods to “speak and listen” to their surroundings. Amorina Kingdon has worked as a science writer and science media officer in Ottawa\, Toronto\, and Montreal. She ended up in Victoria when she arrived for a vacation\, fell in love with the coast\, and forgot to leave. Some of her contributions to past Hakai Magazine can be found here: Amorina Kingdon | Hakai Magazine For the zoom link\, please email: cvns@naturecowichan.net
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/nc-speaker-sounds-in-the-sea/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Cowichan":MAILTO:cvns@naturecowichan.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260112T214511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T000517Z
UID:37926-1773824400-1773835200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Volunteer at Maple Bay Garry Oak Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Spend a few hours helping with maintenance at the Nature Conservancy Canada’s Maple Bay Garry Oak Preserve. This is one of our Valley’s largest and best examples of a Garry Oak ecosystem. Planting natives\, pulling invasives or just working gently in the nursery.  Pubic access is prohibited otherwise\, so this is a chance to view\, learn and reflect on a time when the valley was covered by this ecotype. Please RSVP if possible to info@cowichanlandtrust.ca so we get the cookie numbers right!
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/volunteer-garry-oak-maintenance/
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:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260224T183528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T183746Z
UID:37993-1773828000-1773840600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Swan and Goose Count
DESCRIPTION:Once a week over the winter a crew of people head out 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 years now. Bring binoculars\, weather appropriate clothing\, some water and a willingness to learn. Length of the event will vary depending on which route you join and the number of birds to count. \nThe crew meets at the Somenos Dog Park on Beverly Street at 9:45 then will head out together from there. \nIf you are interested in joining us for this event\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com for more details.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/swan-and-goose-count-13/
LOCATION:Somenos Creek Dog Park\, Somenos Creek Dog Park\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L3G1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260313T214402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T214402Z
UID:38024-1773946800-1773954000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Nature Nanaimo-Speaker-Ya Otter know
DESCRIPTION:You Otter know: Otters in Coastal British Columbia With Linda Nichol.  Nature Nanaimo invites folks to their next Members meeting on in – Rm 2 Beban Social Centre\, either in-person or via zoom. DFO research biologist\, Linda Nichol\, will introduce people to the sea otter and its close relative\, the river otter\, both of which live along the BC Coast. The sea otter\, it’s near brush with extinction and subsequent recovery\, make for an illuminating story about the importance of top predators in structuring habitat and supporting biodiversity.  \nYou can also attend via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/91243560814?pwd=LjOLz3LWuQbmzZl14LvGnlnIL0ZOjr.1 \n\nMeeting ID: 912 4356 0814\nPasscode: 366224
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/nature-nanaimo-speaker-ya-otter-know/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20251218T231401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T021814Z
UID:37915-1774087200-1774101600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Seedy Saturday-Cobble Hill
DESCRIPTION:Seedy Saturday in Cobble Hill will be March 21 2026 at the Cobble Hill Hall in Cobble Hill – Betsy 250-744-9269
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/seedy-saturday-cobble-hill/
LOCATION:Cobble Hill Hall  3550 Watson Avenue  Cobble Hill\, BC V8H 4A8\, 3550 Watson Avenue\, Cobble Hill\, BC\, V8H 4A8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Farmers Institute Cobble Hill":MAILTO:fiseedysat@farmersinstitute.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260304T021547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T021547Z
UID:38008-1774098000-1774110600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Tending Garry Oak Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:Biodiversity Begins at Home- Tending local Garry Oak and associated Ecosystems with guest speaker Wylie Thomas.\nIf you’d like to attend\, please rsvp by email: info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/tending-garry-oak-ecosystems/
LOCATION:Maple Bay Rowing Club\, 6735 Beaumont Ave\, Maple\, BC\, V9G 1A2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Community Land Trust":MAILTO:info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260224T183638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T183638Z
UID:37994-1774432800-1774445400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Swan and Goose Count
DESCRIPTION:Once a week over the winter a crew of people head out 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 years now. Bring binoculars\, weather appropriate clothing\, some water and a willingness to learn. Length of the event will vary depending on which route you join and the number of birds to count. \nThe crew meets at the Somenos Dog Park on Beverly Street at 9:45 then will head out together from there. \nIf you are interested in joining us for this event\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com for more details.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/swan-and-goose-count-14/
LOCATION:Somenos Creek Dog Park\, Somenos Creek Dog Park\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L3G1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20251219T182226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T183453Z
UID:37917-1774778400-1774792800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Seedy Sunday-Duncan
DESCRIPTION:Cowichan Green Community is again hosting this year’s Seedy Sunday event!\nClaire Watson\, intern at the Farm Hub is organizing 250-748-8506
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/seedy-sunday-duncan/
LOCATION:British Columbia
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Green Community":MAILTO:hannahsophia@cowichangreencommunity.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260224T185353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T185353Z
UID:37998-1774947600-1774954800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal – Garry Oak Protected Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us to pull invasive hawthorn\, blackberry\, and broom from the Somenos Garry Oak Protected Area. Learn about different removal methods and the uniqueness of the Garry oak ecosystems. You can expect to do some digging\, cutting and moving of invasive plant material. Bring weather appropriate clothing and water\, SMWS will provide tools\, snacks\, and warm drinks. \nWe will be meeting on site at the end of York Road\, left off Trillium Terrace through the Timberlands neighbourhood. \nIf you are interested in joining us for this event\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com for more details.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/invasive-plant-removal-garry-oak-protected-area-6/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260326T175438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T175438Z
UID:38033-1775034000-1775044800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Maple Bay Garry Oak Preserve - Volunteer Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Spring is the time to see the Garry Oak 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. Please rsvp by email if you can: info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/maple-bay-garry-oak-preserve-volunteer-maintenance/
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:20260406T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260406T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260313T213120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213717Z
UID:38022-1775467800-1775475000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:NC-Speaker- Arctic/Antarctic Flora & Fauna
DESCRIPTION:Local\, retired ship captain\, Don Feil will share an audio-visual presentation of the Flora and Fauna of the Canadian Arctic and Antarctic Regions which he observed during voyages through the Northwest Passage\, Falkland Islands\, South Georgia and Antarctica. This will be in-person only – no zoom – so we can appreciate the photos full-size on the big screen…… and yes we know it’s Easter Monday! Bring a toonie for coffee.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/nc-speaker-arctic-antarctic-flora-fauna/
LOCATION:Fish Health Building\, 1080 Wharncliffe Road\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, V9L2K7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Cowichan":MAILTO:cvns@naturecowichan.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260326T182411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T182411Z
UID:38043-1775469600-1775476800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Transfer Beach - Native Plant Bed Care
DESCRIPTION:Yes – Easter Monday!!  We meet up at the Kinsman Hut on the 1st Monday of the month until November to care for the Butterfly Meadow and Bird Shrubbery we planted in 2024. Come and help weed\, plant\, collect seeds\, learn about native plants and the communities they support. Bring your own coffee and favourite gardening tools if you can and we will bring extras. Lead – Monica
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/transfer-beach-native-plant-bed-care/
LOCATION:Transfer Beach\, 200 Transfer Beach Road\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1W2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Holland Creek":MAILTO:hollandcreekinvasives@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260327T191000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T191000Z
UID:38060-1775557800-1775565000@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-3/
LOCATION:Somenos Creek Dog Park\, Somenos Creek Dog Park\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L3G1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260207T235401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T000025Z
UID:37965-1775811600-1775835000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Reconcilliation – Journey of Our Generation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Full Day seminar awakening participants to the Indigenous Peoples journey. Nobody will be turned away for insufficient funds.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/reconcilliation-journey-of-our-generation-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Cobble Hill Hall  3550 Watson Avenue  Cobble Hill\, BC V8H 4A8\, 3550 Watson Avenue\, Cobble Hill\, BC\, V8H 4A8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Quw'utsun' Cultural Connections Society":MAILTO:info@qccsociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260326T182806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T182806Z
UID:38044-1775901600-1775908800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Holland Creek Invasive Removal
DESCRIPTION:Meet up is at the hut on Methuen and 6th. We will walk upstream cutting broom and removing other invasives. Dress for the weather and bring refreshments. We can supply some gloves and tools but if you have loppers and weeding tools\, please bring them. Lead – Jillian
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/holland-creek-invasive-removal/
LOCATION:Holland Creek\, 374 Dogwood Dr\,\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 0B9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Holland Creek":MAILTO:hollandcreekinvasives@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20250926T192545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T192545Z
UID:37740-1775982600-1775986200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Coastal Bird Count-Citizen Science
DESCRIPTION: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 at the Rookery are fun to watch as well.    Surveys began in 1999 and provide valuable data to Birds Canada totrack the health of our coastal habitats.Check their Coastal Bird Survey Newsletter at https://www.birdscanada.org/bccws_newsletters. If you want to borrow some binoculars and give it a try please email me at\nkathrynmariec@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/coastal-bird-count-citizen-science-7/
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:20260415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260112T214816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T214816Z
UID:37927-1776243600-1776254400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Volunteer-Garry Oak Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Spend a few hours helping with maintenance at the Nature Conservancy Canada’s Maple Bay Garry Oak Preserve. This is one of our Valley’s largest and best examples of a Garry Oak ecosystem. Planting natives\, pulling invasives or just working gently in the nursery.  Pubic access is prohibited otherwise\, so this is a chance to view\, learn and reflect on a time when the valley was covered by this ecotype. Please RSVP if possible.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/volunteer-garry-oak-preserve-3/
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:20260415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260326T175938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T175938Z
UID:38034-1776243600-1776254400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Maple Bay Garry Oak Preserve - Volunteer Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Spring is the time to see the Garry Oak 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. Please rsvp by email if you can: info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/maple-bay-garry-oak-preserve-volunteer-maintenance-2/
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:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260311T145338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T145338Z
UID:38014-1776506400-1776517200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Bald Mountain (Youbou) Broom Bash
DESCRIPTION:Bald Mountain Park is a popular hiking destination near the community of Youbou. Its spectacular views and 7.6 kilometers of trails make it a hot-spot for the local hiking community as well as visitors to the area. The park also features sensitive ecological areas which are being encroached on by the invasive plant\, Scotch broom. Please join CVRD Parks and the Youbou Community Association in helping to remove Scotch broom from some of the lower elevation areas of the park! This event takes place on Saturday\, April 18\, 2026 from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/bald-mountain-youbou-broom-bash/
LOCATION:Bald Mountain Park\, 9489 Marble Rd\, Youbou\, BC\, 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:20260420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051536
CREATED:20260326T183034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T183034Z
UID:38045-1776681000-1776690000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Holland Creek Broom Busting
DESCRIPTION:Meet up is at the Mackie Rd Trail Head. The Ladysmith School will assist in a Community Broom Cut around Colonia Bridge area. Instruction\, gloves\, and loppers will be provided. Leads – Patrice and Monica \n 
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/holland-creek-broom-busting/
LOCATION:Holland Creek\, 374 Dogwood Dr\,\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 0B9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Holland Creek":MAILTO:hollandcreekinvasives@gmail.com
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