We will be removing the invasive plant -parrot's feather- from Somenos Creek between Tzouhalem Road and Lakes Road every Thursday in July. We will meet our crew on site at 9 am at the end of Rosewood Avenue, Duncan. Please bring a personal water bottle, hat, rubber boots/sturdy shoes. We have limited space in the...
ECOFORESTER FOR A DAY SUMMER CAMP Explore old-growth forest through guided walks, nature journaling & hands-on learning. Ages 5–8, What to Bring: Lunch, snack, water bottle, sun hat, bug spray & weather-appropriate clothes. Sign up here: Wildwood Summer Camp 2025! — Ecoforestry Institute Society
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 in the protected area.
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.
Volunteers will meet at the Somenos Dog Park and carpool from there. Bring water, weather appropriate clothing, and good shoes. We will be recording creek water quality parameters and taking samples.
A lovely way to spend a morning - in a Garry Oak meadow. Tasks vary in complexity and physical difficulty - something for everyone. Dress for the weather and bring water, and a folding chair if you want. Registration is preferred.
We will be collecting minnow traps and counting fish. Come out and learn how to ID salmon fry, trout species and other small fish in our watershed. Meet at the office 55 Station St., Duncan. Bring, water, weather appropriate clothing, and sturdy shoes.
Bring water, weather-appropriate clothing, and rubber boots. We will be working from a boat to remove aquatic invasive Parrots Feather from Somenos Creek.
ECOFORESTER FOR A DAY SUMMER CAMP Explore old-growth forest through guided walks, nature journaling & hands-on learning. Ages 5–8, What to Bring: Lunch, snack, water bottle, sun hat, bug spray & weather-appropriate clothes.
ECOFORESTER FOR A DAY SUMMER CAMP Explore old-growth forest through guided walks, nature journaling & hands-on learning. Ages 5–12 , What to Bring: Lunch, snack, water bottle, sun hat, bug spray & weather-appropriate clothes.
The Quw’utsun Sta'lo' (Cowichan River) is the heart of our valley. With everything the sta’lo’ gives us, it's our turn to give back. Join the Cowichan Watershed Board and Cowichan Tribes for the 15th annual Lower Cowichan River Cleanup on Sunday, August 24th! All are welcome and no experience is necessary. At the Cleanup, we...