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SUMMARY:Hecate Park Restoration Volunteer Event
DESCRIPTION:Please join CVRD Parks & Trails and the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre to care for the native plant beds at Hecate Park on Saturday\, November 14\, 2026! This event will run from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. \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 and Genevieve Singleton joining to share their deep knowledge of the area and the important plant species at the site. \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-restoration-volunteer-event/
LOCATION:Hecate Park\, 1845 Cowichan Bay Rd\, Cowichan Bay\, BC\, V0R 1N0\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Valley Regional District%3A Parks & Trails":MAILTO:parks.volunteers@cvrd.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261116T120000
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SUMMARY:Ladysmith-Holland Crk Restoration
DESCRIPTION:November 16th  – 10am to noon on 3rd Monday of the month.  Meet at the Methuen Hut  by the Holland Creek Trail head parking lot.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/ladysmith-holland-crk-restoration/
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:20261116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261116T203000
DTSTAMP:20261102T215718Z
CREATED:20260923T022227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T215718Z
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SUMMARY:CWB Speakers Night: Great Blue Herons at the Edge: An Indicator of Cowichan’s Watershed Health
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the Quw’utsun/Cowichan Watershed is home to the largest Great Blue Heron nesting colony on Vancouver Island? These beautiful\, pterodactyl-like birds have been listed as a Species-of-Special-Concern in BC for almost 30 years and their wellbeing is an important indicator for watershed health. \nJoin us at our next Speakers Night to learn about the significance\, biology\, and life history of the Great Blue Heron—with a special focus on the Cowichan Bay heronry! \nLearn more about our speakers: Trudy Chatwin was the Endangered Species biologist for Vancouver Island for 23 years. Ever since Great Blue Herons were listed as a Species-of-Special Concern\, she has worked on monitoring populations across Vancouver Island. She still volunteers with Connie Haist\, Madelaine Greey\, and many other heron-enthusiasts to study these beautiful\, pterodactyl-like birds and contribute important data about their health and wellbeing to the Province of BC. \nThis Speakers Series is hosted by the Cowichan Watershed Board\, with the support of VIU Cowichan and funding from the Watershed Security Fund.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/cwb-speakers-night-great-blue-herons-at-the-edge-an-indicator-of-cowichans-watershed-health/
LOCATION:VIU Cowichan Campus\, 2011 University Way\, North Cowichan\, British Columbia\, V9L 0C7\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Watershed Board":MAILTO:info@cowichanwatershedboard.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T120000
DTSTAMP:20261106T193006Z
CREATED:20261106T193006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T193006Z
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SUMMARY:Cowichan Stewardship Round Table
DESCRIPTION:Collaborative group of various interested parties. Everyone welcome to come and just listen\, or contribute a little update on your activities around our Heritage Cowichan Sta’lo.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/cowichan-stewardship-round-table-5/
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:20261117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T203000
DTSTAMP:20261026T221651Z
CREATED:20261024T185207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T221651Z
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SUMMARY:Herring Rising-Nature Cowichan Speaker
DESCRIPTION:Nature Cowichan is very pleased to have Sydney Dixon\, Marine Specialist with Pacific Wild\, outline 14 arguments against the commercial herring fishery. These arguments highlight the fishery’s ecological impacts\, declining economic value\, and shortcomings in management. Herring are worth more alive\, sustaining marine food webs and coastal economies\, than they are through commercial harvest. These pressures\, combined with climate change\, pollution\, and industrial activities\, further threaten their survival. \nPacific herring are a foundational species in British Columbia’s coastal ecosystems\, supporting salmon\, seabirds\, whales\, and countless other species. They also hold immense cultural significance for coastal First Nations. Despite their ecological importance\, herring populations have declined dramatically\, with spawning grounds disappearing across much of their historic range. \nThis is a zoom-only event. For the link\, non-members must please email cvns@naturecowichan.net
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/nature-cowichan-speaker-herring/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Cowichan":MAILTO:cvns@naturecowichan.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T120000
DTSTAMP:20261010T164100Z
CREATED:20261010T164100Z
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SUMMARY:Ladysmith-Holland Crk Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Sunny Glade Planting event. Meet at the Methuen Hut  by the Holland Creek Trail head parking lot.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/ladysmith-holland-crk-restoration-2/
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:20261119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T130000
DTSTAMP:20261014T165201Z
CREATED:20261014T165201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T165201Z
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SUMMARY:Trillium Park Restoration Volunteer Event
DESCRIPTION:Please join CVRD Parks & Trails\, Friends of Holland Creek\, Yellow Point Ecological Society and Ladysmith Secondary Westcoast Wilderness Studies class to help care for beautiful Trillium Park in Area H (just north of Ladysmith). Activities will include planting native species and pulling invasive English ivy. This event runs from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Thursday\, November 19\, 2026. \nWe will meet at the Chandler Rd. entrance to the park. Please dress for the weather! Volunteers should be able to hike up and down a short but steep section of trail. There is no bathroom or porta-potty available at this park. \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/trillium-park-restoration-volunteer-event/
LOCATION:Trillium Park\, Chandler Rd\, Ladysmith\, BC\, N/A\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Valley Regional District%3A Parks & Trails":MAILTO:parks.volunteers@cvrd.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T200000
DTSTAMP:20261106T175959Z
CREATED:20261106T175959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T175959Z
UID:38405-1795113000-1795118400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Speaker - Future Forests
DESCRIPTION:Erik Pikkilla is a Forest and Watershed Ecologist.  Some people call him a Forest Encyclopedia. From the 1980s “New Forestry” to the New Forest Act in the current seas of Clearcut Old Growth Forests Eric asks: \nCan we put Ecology Front & Center into Forestry and Create a Forestry For the 21st Century? \nCan we move the needle positively for Ecological\, Social\, Cultural\, and Economic Benefits? \nCan we reduce the costs of Wildfires\, Flooding\, Evacuations\, Post Fire Restoration\, Demolition/Rebuilding\, Insurance and Businesses? \nEric believes that by Restoring and Increasing the Resiliency of BC’s Forests and Watersheds\, Practicing Ecological Forest Management\, and Learning from First Nations while Protecting and Studying Old Growth Forests\, we can Create a Forestry for the 21st Century. \nErik Piikkilla:  has performed nearly every on-the-ground Woods Jobs.  He worked for the BC Ministry of Forests for 13 years including 3 years on the Wet\, Wet West Coast of Vancouver Island. He was trained in Forestry and Forest Ecology at BCIT\, Finland\, and the University of Washington by some of the best Forest Ecologists. He has lived and been involved in the Cowichan Valley with Forest and Watershed Issues for the past 12 years. Most recently he has been involved with teaching University level ecology and forestry courses in Campbell River\, Prince Rupert\, and at UVic.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/speaker-future-forests/
LOCATION:North Oyster Community Center\, 13467 Cedar Rd\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1H6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T210000
DTSTAMP:20261108T173032Z
CREATED:20261108T173032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261108T173032Z
UID:38415-1795114800-1795122000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Speaker-"Lost" Plants of Saanich Penninsula
DESCRIPTION:Emma Menchions: Search for “Lost” Plants of the Saanich Peninsula. Emma is a PhD student from UBC and will speak on how we’re mounting a community effort to find “lost” plants in the Saanich Peninsula region. These species may be lost to us (overlooked\, forgotten\, difficult to find)\, or truly lost because of us (locally extinct due to habitat loss). We will learn about which species are missing\, but may still be out there to find\, tips and tricks for searching for and identifying these lost friends\, and tools to guide your efforts. \nIn Person: At the Swan Lake Nature House\, 3873 Swan Lake Road\, Saanich    Online: Link to Register on Zoom
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/speaker-lost-plants-of-saanich-penninsula/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Native Plant Study Group":MAILTO:nativeplantstudygroup@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261120T130000
DTSTAMP:20261106T173957Z
CREATED:20261106T173957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T173957Z
UID:38402-1795176000-1795179600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Lunch Talk-BC's Colonial Past
DESCRIPTION:George Abbott’s new book Unceded: Understanding British Columbia’s Colonial Past and Why It Matters Now is a compelling history of the BC government’s difficult and frequently abusive relationship with Indigenous peoples. For all of us who live in BC\, it is a history that matters\, told by a past BC Treaty Commissioner and former Liberal MLA and cabinet minister.  \nJoin the West Coast Climate Action Network (WE-CAN) “Lunch ’n Learn” as George shares his learning and experiences.  Free. By Zoom. \nRegister here: https://westcoastclimateaction.ca/register-now-george-abbott/
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/lunch-talk-bcs-colonial-past/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T140000
DTSTAMP:20261028T204947Z
CREATED:20261028T204746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T204947Z
UID:38376-1795258800-1795269600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Xpey' (Cedar) Family Planting Day
DESCRIPTION:Free\, fun\, family event.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/xpey-cedar-family-planting-day-3/
LOCATION:Glenora Trails Head Park\, 4284 Robertson Rd\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 6S8\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Quw'utsun' Cultural Connections Society":MAILTO:info@qccsociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261124T150000
DTSTAMP:20261103T153031Z
CREATED:20261103T153031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T153031Z
UID:38393-1795525200-1795532400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal - Somenos Garry Oak Protected Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us alongside the Cowichan Community Land Trust 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-somenos-garry-oak-protected-area/
LOCATION:Somenos Garry Oak Protected Area\, 2590 York Road\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261125T113000
DTSTAMP:20261103T155703Z
CREATED:20261103T155703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T155703Z
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SUMMARY:Salmon Watch Survey
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual salmon watch surveys on Wednesday’s during the salmon run in the S’amunu watershed. These surveys take place in stream along the three main watershed creeks\, including Bings\, Averill and Richards Creeks. We will be walking in-stream to count spawning salmon so be prepared for difficult terrain and some scrambling. Please bring water\, weather appropriate clothing\, polarized sunglasses and waders if you have them\, if not\, we will supply you with a pair. All other materials will be provided. \nWe will be going out twice on Wednesdays\, for a morning survey and an afternoon survey\, meeting in the SMWS office at 55 Station Street at 9:00am and 1:00pm. \nIf you are interested in joining us\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com and let us know which survey time you are able to join as space is limited.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/salmon-watch-survey-7/
LOCATION:Somenos Marsh Head Office\, #3-55 Station Street\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261125T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261125T123000
DTSTAMP:20261106T191545Z
CREATED:20261106T191545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T191545Z
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SUMMARY:Maple Bay Garry Oaks - Planting Natives
DESCRIPTION:Last few volunteer events of the season at the Maple Bay Garry Oak Preserve.  Join the crew as we tuck in a few more plants for winter. As always\, we will have gloves\, knee pads\, hand tools and light snacks to share at each event. Make sure you wear appropriate footwear and dress for cooler/wetter weather.\n⭐️ Please confirm your attendance. We can host only 10 volunteers at a time\, so be sure to sign up right away to reserve your spot: lmmitic@gmail.com 250-661-3962
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/maple-bay-garry-oaks-planting-natives-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:20261125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261125T143000
DTSTAMP:20261103T155804Z
CREATED:20261103T155804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T155804Z
UID:38395-1795611600-1795617000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Salmon Watch Survey
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual salmon watch surveys on Wednesday’s during the salmon run in the S’amunu watershed. These surveys take place in stream along the three main watershed creeks\, including Bings\, Averill and Richards Creeks. We will be walking instream to count spawning salmon so be prepared for difficult terrain and some scrambling. Please bring water\, weather appropriate clothing\, polarized sunglasses and waders if you have them\, if not\, we will supply you with a pair. All other materials will be provided. \nWe will be going out twice on Wednesdays\, for a morning survey and an afternoon survey\, meeting in the SMWS office at 55 Station Street at 9:00am and 1:00pm. \nIf you are interested in joining us\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com and let us know which survey time you are able to join as space is limited.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/salmon-watch-survey-8/
LOCATION:Somenos Marsh Head Office\, #3-55 Station Street\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261125T203000
DTSTAMP:20261010T164325Z
CREATED:20261010T164325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T164325Z
UID:38347-1795633200-1795638600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:AGM-Friends of Holland Creek
DESCRIPTION:November 25th  – we are planning to have our AGM in the evening. Location and timing still to be determined.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/agm-friends-of-holland-creek/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261126T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261126T190000
DTSTAMP:20261105T170125Z
CREATED:20261105T170125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T170125Z
UID:38401-1795707000-1795719600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Stoney Hill Park Plan-Open House
DESCRIPTION:CVRD announces engagement opportunities to contribute to a park management planning process for Stoney Hill Regional Park. \nThe Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) and Cowichan Tribes are working together to develop the first Stoney Hill Regional Park Management Plan. The plan will weave together Quw’utsun knowledge\, ecological and archaeological research\, public perspectives\, and contextual analysis to provide guidance for the continued care and stewardship of the cultural\, spiritual\, ecological\, and recreational values of the regional park for the next 10 to 20 years. \nThe first stage of the Management Plan process (including Phase 1 Engagement) is currently underway\, with the final Management Plan anticipated in early 2028. Phase 1 Engagement focuses on gathering knowledge\, values\, and ideas. Input received during this phase will help shape the key concepts and directions that form the foundation of the Management Plan. \nOpen House – Thursday\, November 26\, 2026\, drop in between 3:30 7:00pm. James Street Studio\, Cowichan Community Centre\,2687 James Street\, North Cowichan \nPublic Survey – open until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday\, December 1\nVisit planyourcowichan.ca/stoney-hill-regional-park-management-plan to complete the survey online. \nPaper copies of the survey are available from the CVRD office reception at 175 Ingram Street\, Duncan. \nParks & Trails Division | Operations Department\, Cowichan Valley Regional District\, 175 Ingram Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 1N8\, email: parks@cvrd.bc.ca Tel: 250.746.2660
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/stoney-hill-park-plan-open-house/
LOCATION:Cowichan Community Center\, 2687 James St\, DUNCAN BRITISH COLUMBIA V9L 2X5\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 2X5\, 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:20261130T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261130T120000
DTSTAMP:20261023T212230Z
CREATED:20261023T212230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T212230Z
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SUMMARY:Cowichan Watershed Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about what’s happening in the Quw’utsun/Cowichan Watershed? Come observe one of the Cowichan Watershed Board’s monthly Board meetings! Our Board meetings are held on the last Monday morning of each month and are open to our community. At them\, you’ll get the chance to see our unique collaborative governance model in-action\, while also learning more about current watershed issues and initiatives from subject matter experts and people working on-the-ground. \nAgenda\, Board Package\, and location details for our November meeting will be available soon. See here. The Board meeting will be held from 9am-12pm. Attendees are welcome to come at 8:30am for coffee\, tea\, snacks\, and chats with our Board and staff members prior to the meeting. \nMore about the Cowichan Watershed Board: The Cowichan Watershed Board is a collaborative governance partnership between the Cowichan Tribes First Nation and the Cowichan Valley Regional District. Guided by our 5 Principles and 8 Targets for whole-of-watershed health\, we come together to protect and enhance the health of the Quw’utsun/Cowichan Watershed\, including the Xwulqw’selu/Koksilah sub-basin. Our work is He’lit tu qa’ syaays – bringing water back to life respectfully. What we do is only a fraction of our community’s work to steward and safeguard our watershed. At its heart\, our role in this work is to convene in the spirit of the Quw’utsun teaching Mukw’ stem ‘o’ slhilhukw’tul – everything is inter-connected. We help to bring together a community of collaborators by looking for places we can lift each other up\, pool resources\, share knowledge\, and strengthen relationships to allow us to work better together for the good of our shared home.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/cowichan-watershed-board-meeting/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Watershed Board":MAILTO:info@cowichanwatershedboard.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T113000
DTSTAMP:20261103T155952Z
CREATED:20261103T155952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T155952Z
UID:38396-1796202000-1796211000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Salmon Watch Survey
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual salmon watch surveys on Wednesday’s during the salmon run in the S’amunu watershed. These surveys take place in stream along the three main watershed creeks\, including Bings\, Averill and Richards Creeks. We will be walking instream to count spawning salmon so be prepared for difficult terrain and some scrambling. Please bring water\, weather appropriate clothing\, polarized sunglasses and waders if you have them\, if not\, we will supply you with a pair. All other materials will be provided. \nWe will be going out twice on Wednesdays\, for a morning survey and an afternoon survey\, meeting in the SMWS office at 55 Station Street at 9:00am and 1:00pm. \nIf you are interested in joining us\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com and let us know which survey time you are able to join as space is limited.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/salmon-watch-survey-9/
LOCATION:Somenos Marsh Head Office\, #3-55 Station Street\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T143000
DTSTAMP:20261103T160228Z
CREATED:20261103T160228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T160228Z
UID:38397-1796216400-1796221800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Salmon Watch Survey
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual salmon watch surveys on Wednesday’s during the salmon run in the S’amunu watershed. These surveys take place in stream along the three main watershed creeks\, including Bings\, Averill and Richards Creeks. We will be walking instream to count spawning salmon so be prepared for difficult terrain and some scrambling. Please bring water\, weather appropriate clothing\, polarized sunglasses and waders if you have them\, if not\, we will supply you with a pair. All other materials will be provided. \nWe will be going out twice on Wednesdays\, for a morning survey and an afternoon survey\, meeting in the SMWS office at 55 Station Street at 9:00am and 1:00pm. \nIf you are interested in joining us\, please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com and let us know which survey time you are able to join as space is limited.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/salmon-watch-survey-10/
LOCATION:Somenos Marsh Head Office\, #3-55 Station Street\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T190000
DTSTAMP:20261109T183640Z
CREATED:20261109T183640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261109T183640Z
UID:38418-1796230800-1796238000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Speaker: Nature in a changing world
DESCRIPTION:Dawn Carr of Nature Conservancy Canada (NCC) recently participated in the 2026 UN Biodiversity Conference\, COP17\, in Yerevan\, Armenia\, and the UN Climate Change Conference\, COP31\, in Antalya\, Türkiye\, and will offer an insider’s perspective on a rapidly changing conservation landscape. We are living through a period of extraordinary change. Climate change\, biodiversity loss\, economic uncertainty and geopolitical upheaval are reshaping the world around us. They are also changing the way we think about conservation. For decades\, climate change and biodiversity loss were often treated as separate environmental challenges. Increasingly\, we understand that they are deeply interconnected and that our responses must be as well. Canada has an important role to play in this global effort. In March 2026\, the federal government released A Force of Nature: Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature\, an approach that positions nature not simply as something to be protected\, but as foundational to Canada’s economy\, sovereignty\, well-being and resilience. \nREGISTER HERE\n 
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/speaker-nature-in-a-changing-world/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.naturecowichan.net/wp/wp-content/uploads/nature_in_a_changing_world_poster.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261214T103000
DTSTAMP:20260822T013852Z
CREATED:20260822T003325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T013852Z
UID:38231-1797240600-1797244200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Cowichan Bay - Coastal Waterbird Count
DESCRIPTION:Count the waterbirds for an hour along a 650 meter flat stretch of the Cowichan Bay waterfront. Meet at the Cowichan Estuary Nature Center\, binoculars and spotting scopes helpful\, Binos can be borrowed if requested in advance to kathrynmariec@gmail.com). Everyone welcome – just show up \nThis one is on a Monday rather than the usual Sunday to accomodate the Ladysmith Christmas Bird Count.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/cowichan-bay-coastal-waterbird-count-2/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261214T203000
DTSTAMP:20261102T215900Z
CREATED:20260923T024431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T215900Z
UID:38291-1797271200-1797280200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:CWB Holiday Market and Speakers Night: Ancient Cedars and Winter Sleep: How Island Bears Rely on Old-Growth Forests
DESCRIPTION:Come for Speakers Night at 7pm as usual\, or join us a little early at 6pm for a winter market and social! Buy watershed “swag” from local stewardship groups as stocking stuffers (bring cash!)\, enjoy holiday punch and gingerbread cookies\, and a chance to catch-up with and get-to-know other friends of the watershed! \nWhat are we learning about in December? Black bear denning! It is hibernation season after all!\nHere in coastal BC\, black bears make their dens in large diameter trees\, logs\, and stumps—the kind that are most common in mature old-growth forests. These bears rely on their dens as places to hibernate and give birth in. The loss of denning habitat through forestry practices has negative impacts on bear populations\, but\, despite this\, black bear dens remain legally unprotected throughout most of our province. \nJoin us for our last Speakers Night of 2026 to learn more about black bear bens and ongoing work to protect them! \nLearn more about our speaker: Helen Davis is a Registered Professional Biologist and the owner of Artemis Wildlife Consultants with nearly three decades of experience researching wildlife habitat and bear ecology across British Columbia. As a dedicated bear den advocate\, her groundbreaking work focuses on the conservation and supplementation of critical black bear dens in Vancouver Island’s changing old-growth forests. \nThis Speakers Series is hosted by the Cowichan Watershed Board\, with the support of VIU Cowichan and funding from the Watershed Security Fund.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/cwb-holiday-market-speakers-night-ancient-cedars-and-winter-sleep-how-island-bears-rely-on-old-growth-forests/
LOCATION:VIU Cowichan Campus\, 2011 University Way\, North Cowichan\, British Columbia\, V9L 0C7\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Watershed Board":MAILTO:info@cowichanwatershedboard.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270103
DTSTAMP:20261022T173710Z
CREATED:20261022T173710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T173710Z
UID:38362-1798848000-1798934399@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Annual Duncan Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Duncan Christmas Bird Count is a great way for the whole family to burn off some of those holiday calories and start off the New Year out and about in nature. A de-briefing will be held again from ~3:00pm onwards at the Fish Health Building.  More info to come in December\, including how to find out which zone you want to count in.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/annual-duncan-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:Fish Health Building\, 1080 Wharncliffe Road\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, V9L2K7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270110T103000
DTSTAMP:20260822T003531Z
CREATED:20260822T003531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T003531Z
UID:38232-1799573400-1799577000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Cowichan Bay - Coastal Waterbird Count
DESCRIPTION:Count the waterbirds for an hour along a 650 meter flat stretch of the Cowichan Bay waterfront. Meet at the Cowichan Estuary Nature Center\, binoculars and spotting scopes helpful\, Binos can be borrowed if requested in advance to kathrynmariec@gmail.com). Everyone welcome – just show up
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/cowichan-bay-coastal-waterbird-count-3/
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:20270119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270119T203000
DTSTAMP:20261024T183618Z
CREATED:20261024T183618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261024T183618Z
UID:38372-1800385200-1800390600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Living w/ Wolves-Nature Cowichan Speaker
DESCRIPTION:Nature Cowichan is pleased to welcome Chelsea Greer from Raincoast Conservation Foundation for her talk: Living with wolves: history\, hidden lives\, and the challenge of coexistence in British Columbia. Non-members please email cvns@naturecowichan.net for the zoom link. \nGeneral topics will include: \n\nWhen wolves disappeared: history\, extirpation\, and return\nWhat came back? coastal wolves\, genetics\, and scat!\nA wolf’s-eye view of a changing landscape: Wildlife research and cumulative disturbance\nWhat happens when we manage wolves? Mortality\, pack dynamics\, and ecological consequences\nWhat does coexistence actually mean? Behaviour\, relationships\, and better decisions
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/living-w-wolves-nature-cowichan-speaker/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Cowichan":MAILTO:cvns@naturecowichan.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270214T103000
DTSTAMP:20260822T003735Z
CREATED:20260822T003735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T003735Z
UID:38233-1802597400-1802601000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Cowichan Bay - Coastal Waterbird Count
DESCRIPTION:Count the waterbirds for an hour along a 650 meter flat stretch of the Cowichan Bay waterfront. Meet at the Cowichan Estuary Nature Center\, binoculars and spotting scopes helpful\, Binos can be borrowed if requested in advance to kathrynmariec@gmail.com). Everyone welcome – just show up
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/cowichan-bay-coastal-waterbird-count-4/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270225
DTSTAMP:20261009T210604Z
CREATED:20261009T205914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T210604Z
UID:38339-1803254400-1803513599@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:BC Biodiversity Conference
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting a biodiversity conference in late February\, 2027 to convene the biodiversity community to connect\, learn\, and share towards the goal of building a collaborative biodiversity observation network in BC. \nWho is this for? We encourage all sectors (Indigenous\, Government\, Industry\, Academia\, etc.) and disciplines (biology\, ecology\, genomics\, law and policy\, traditional ecological knowledge\, data governance\, spatial sciences) interested in biodiversity in British Columbia to attend! \nWe’ll be focusing on\n– Addressing biodiversity challenges in BC\n– Learning from Indigenous stewardship activities\n– Governance and goals of the BC Biodiversity Network \nLocation: Vancouver\, BC (venue TBD) \nDates: February 22-24\, 2027 \nMore details coming soon! BC Biodiversity Conference – BC Biodiversity Network
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/bc-biodiversity-conference/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270314T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270314T103000
DTSTAMP:20260822T012230Z
CREATED:20260822T012230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T012230Z
UID:38234-1805016600-1805020200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Cowichan Bay - Coastal Waterbird Count
DESCRIPTION:Count the waterbirds for an hour along a 650 meter flat stretch of the Cowichan Bay waterfront. Meet at the Cowichan Estuary Nature Center\, binoculars and spotting scopes helpful\, Binos can be borrowed if requested in advance to kathrynmariec@gmail.com). Everyone welcome – just show up
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/cowichan-bay-coastal-waterbird-count-5/
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:20270411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270411T103000
DTSTAMP:20260822T013145Z
CREATED:20260822T012449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T013145Z
UID:38235-1807435800-1807439400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Cowichan Bay - Coastal Waterbird Count
DESCRIPTION:Count the waterbirds for an hour along a 650 meter flat stretch of the Cowichan Bay waterfront. Meet at the Cowichan Estuary Nature Center\, binoculars and spotting scopes helpful\, Binos can be borrowed if requested in advance to kathrynmariec@gmail.com). Everyone welcome – just show up
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/cowichan-bay-waterbird-count/
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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