The current conversation about forests and forestry is often polarized, and these strong feelings about forest management are rooted in our worldviews. Each of us sees forests through the lens of our culture and knowledge paradigm. During this workshop, participants will explore a contemplative approach to forestry as a middle way between extremes. "Contemplative" has...
Meetup is at the trailhead on Dogwood Drive. If you are new to the group please come 30 minutes early and so we can provide orientation. We will continue removing English ivy and other invasives from Holland Creek. Dress for the weather and bring refreshments. We can supply some gloves and tools but if you have snippers, please...
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...
Dr. Joseph Antos was studying population dynamics of a tree species in the Cascade Mountains in 1980 when his Ph.D. project area was suddenly blown up by a volcano! Undaunted, he switched to studying the effects of tephra (volcanic ash) deposits on forest understories at Mount St. Helens. Four decades of subsequent work there, and...
Snorkelling Adventures Around Vancouver Island and The Gulf Islands - With Sara Ellison Although BC is a well known scuba diving location, it is less appreciated that the vast majorityof these species can be found in the inter-tidal and shallow sub-tidal zones that are accessible to snorkellers. In this talk Sara will share her adventures...
Watersheds in our region are blanketed with rich coastal forests. These forests have changed rapidly over the past few centuries of colonial influence. Trees have been felled to support economic development, and most primary ecosystems have been converted to tree plantations, agricultural lands, and urban communities. Join us at our next Speakers Series event, this...
Spend a few hours helping with maintenance in one of the 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 learn and reflect on a time when the valley was covered by...
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 the short hike up to the site. Gloves and tools provided if needed.
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 the short hike up to the site. Gloves and tools provided if needed.
Hello Cowichan Valley NatureKids members and families. (6) Facebook Join us as we observe the nesting grounds of the Pacific Great Blue Herons, learn about their life cycle, and then explore the estuary by completing a scavenger hunt. Feel free to bring binoculars if you have them. Our events are casual and end times are...
Dave Manning, long-time birder, writer, and photographer, has been observing Bald Eagle behaviour for over 20 years throughout the Salish Sea. This talk will be in-person only - no zoom! Bring a toonie for coffee.
Spend a few hours helping with maintenance at the Nature Conservancy of 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...