• Somenos Water Quality Monitoring

    Beverly Dog Park Beverly & Lakes Road, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada

    The water quality crew meets at the Somenos Dog Park on Beverly and carpools from there, heading to five sites in the S'amunu Watershed to test creek water and take samples. If you are interested in joining us, please let us know at ginahoar@somenosmarsh.com   

  • CSRT-Monthly Meeting and Picnic

    Cowichan River Provincial Park Riverbottom Road, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada

    Bring utensils, something to share and a chair. Dress appropriately for the weather.

  • Somenos Watershed-Volunteer Fish Data Collection

    Somenos Marsh Head Office #3-55 Station Street, Duncan, BC, Canada

    Every Wednesday in July. Various locations in the S'amunu Watershed looking for important species, invasives and doing a basic inventory. Mostly picking up minnow traps and recording fish data. Meet up at the Somenos Marsh Head Office downtown Duncan. If you are interested let us know in advance ginahoar@somenosmarsh.com 

  • Somenos Creek-Parrots Feather Removal

    Rosewood Avenue End 2228 Rosewood Ave, Duncan, BC, Canada

    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...

  • Wildwood Day Camp

    Wildwood 2929 Crane Rd, Ladysmith, BC, Canada

    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.

  • Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve-Volunteer Restoration

    Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve AitkenRoad, Duncan, BC, Canada

    One of the best examples of Garry Oak meadows in the Valley.  Closed to the public except during these restoration events. Sessions run from 9:30 am-12:30pm. Might see some Blue Birds and other rarities.  Both light duty work in the nursery (bring a folding chair?) or heavier work removing invasives. Space is limited so PRE-RESERVATION...

  • Somenos Watershed-Volunteer Fish Data Collection

    Somenos Marsh Head Office #3-55 Station Street, Duncan, BC, Canada

    Every Wednesday in July. Various locations in the S'amunu Watershed looking for important species, invasives and doing a basic inventory. Mostly picking up minnow traps and recording fish data. Meet up at the Somenos Marsh Head Office downtown Duncan. If you are interested let us know in advance ginahoar@somenosmarsh.com 

  • Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve-Volunteer Restoration

    Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve AitkenRoad, Duncan, BC, Canada

    One of the best examples of Garry Oak meadows in the Valley.  Closed to the public except during these restoration events. Sessions run from 9:30 am-12:30pm. Might see some Blue Birds and other rarities.  Both light duty work in the nursery (bring a folding chair?) or heavier work removing invasives. Space is limited so PRE-RESERVATION...

  • Somenos Crk-Parrots Feather Removal

    Rosewood Avenue End 2228 Rosewood Ave, Duncan, BC, Canada

    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...

  • Somenos Watershed-Volunteer Fish Data Collection

    Somenos Marsh Head Office #3-55 Station Street, Duncan, BC, Canada

    Every Wednesday in July. Various locations in the S'amunu Watershed looking for important species, invasives and doing a basic inventory. Mostly picking up minnow traps and recording fish data. Meet up at the Somenos Marsh Head Office downtown Duncan. If you are interested let us know in advance ginahoar@somenosmarsh.com 

  • Somenos Crk-Parrots Feather Removal

    Rosewood Avenue End 2228 Rosewood Ave, Duncan, BC, Canada

    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...

  • WildWood Day Camp

    Wildwood 2929 Crane Rd, Ladysmith, BC, Canada

    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