• Volunteer at Maple Bay Garry Oak Preserve

    Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve AitkenRoad, Duncan, BC, Canada

    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,...

  • Swan and Goose Count

    Somenos Creek Dog Park Somenos Creek Dog Park, Duncan, BC, Canada

    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,...

  • Nature Nanaimo-Speaker-Ya Otter know

    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...

  • Seedy Saturday-Cobble Hill

    Cobble Hill Hall 3550 Watson Avenue Cobble Hill, BC V8H 4A8 3550 Watson Avenue, Cobble Hill, BC, Canada

    Seedy Saturday in Cobble Hill will be March 21 2026 at the Cobble Hill Hall in Cobble Hill - Betsy 250-744-9269

  • Tending Garry Oak Ecosystems

    Maple Bay Rowing Club 6735 Beaumont Ave, Maple, BC, Canada

    Biodiversity Begins at Home- Tending local Garry Oak and associated Ecosystems with guest speaker Wylie Thomas. If you’d like to attend, please rsvp by email: info@cowichanlandtrust.ca

  • Swan and Goose Count

    Somenos Creek Dog Park Somenos Creek Dog Park, Duncan, BC, Canada

    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,...

  • Seedy Sunday-Duncan

    Cowichan Green Community is again hosting this year's Seedy Sunday event! Claire Watson, intern at the Farm Hub is organizing 250-748-8506

  • Invasive Plant Removal – Garry Oak Protected Area

    York Road End End of York Road off of Trillium Terrace, Duncan, BC, Canada

    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...

  • Maple Bay Garry Oak Preserve – Volunteer Maintenance

    Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve AitkenRoad, Duncan, BC, Canada

    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

  • NC-Speaker- Arctic/Antarctic Flora & Fauna

    Fish Health Building 1080 Wharncliffe Road, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada

    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...

  • Transfer Beach – Native Plant Bed Care

    Transfer Beach 200 Transfer Beach Road, Ladysmith, BC, Canada

    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...

  • Reconcilliation – Journey of Our Generation Workshop

    Cobble Hill Hall 3550 Watson Avenue Cobble Hill, BC V8H 4A8 3550 Watson Avenue, Cobble Hill, BC, Canada

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