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UID:37706-1758099600-1758106800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Somenos Oaks-Invasive Plant Removal
DESCRIPTION:Somenos Garry Oak Protected Area – Invasive plant removal. 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 into the protected area.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/somenos-oaks-invasive-plant-removal/
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:20250917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T210507Z
UID:37695-1758099600-1758110400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Maple Bay Garry Oak Preserve-Volunteer Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Come volunteer with us at the beautiful Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve! The CCLT has been coordinating the volunteer program at Nature Conservancy Canada’s Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve since May. It’s such a wonderful way to connect with and support the unique and at risk Garry Oak ecosystem\, and meet fun likeminded folks in the community.  Activities include weeding and tending the nursery beds\, removing invasive plants around the preserve\, collecting seeds from native species. Something for every capability! Preregistration is preferred by email to info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/maple-bay-garry-oak-preserve-volunteer-restoration-2/
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:20250917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250903T213412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T213412Z
UID:37704-1758114000-1758121200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Somenos Marsh-ID'ing & Counting Fish
DESCRIPTION:Come out and learn how to ID salmon fry\, trout species and other small fish in our watershed. How fun is that!! September 17\, & 24\, 1–3 pm\, meet at the Marsh Society’s office downtown. Bring water and weather-appropriate clothing\, and sturdy shoes. We will be collecting minnow traps and counting fish.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/somenos-marsh-iding-counting-fish/
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:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250903T185629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T185629Z
UID:37690-1758132000-1758139200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Land Trust-"Estuary Evening"
DESCRIPTION:The Cowichan Community Land Trust is hosting an ‘Evening at the Estuary’ – a simple celebration to commemorate our 30th anniversary\, alongside a brief AGM  to be held at the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre/Hecate Park\, Quw’utsun Territory.  Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy live music\, treats and a guest presentation by Quw’utsun Cultural Connections Society.\nSpace is limited\, so please register via email by\nMonday\, September 15: info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/land-trust-estuary-evening/
LOCATION:Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre\, 1845 Cowichan Bay Road\, Cowichan Bay\, British Columbia\, V0R1N0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Community Land Trust":MAILTO:info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250903T212441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T212441Z
UID:37701-1758186000-1758196800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Somenos Creek Invasive Plant Removal
DESCRIPTION:Somenos Creek Parrots Feather Removal Thursdays / September 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 / 9am–12pm. We will meet at the end of Rosewood Ave\, Duncan. Bring water\, weather-appropriate clothing\, and rubber boots. We will be working from a boat\, removing an aquatic invasive plant from Somenos Creek
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/somenos-creek-invasive-plant-removal-2/
LOCATION:Rosewood Avenue End\, 2228 Rosewood Ave\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250908T215816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T215816Z
UID:37708-1758384000-1758391200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Draw the Line
DESCRIPTION:An event in downtown Duncan that will bring together a collaboration of local social justice and environmental non-profits\, as part of a global gathering by 350.org called “Draw the Line”.  Numerous NGO’s\, volunteer groups\, churches feeding the un-housed\, and reps of our local Cowichan Valley Transit union\, fighting for fair wages will be represented. In addition to sharing music and words from the stage\, local groups will have tables where you can learn more about ways we can each make a difference.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/draw-the-line/
LOCATION:Duncan City Center Stage\, 200 Craig St\, Duncan\, BC\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 1W3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Cowichan":MAILTO:cvns@naturecowichan.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250818T195434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T195434Z
UID:37671-1758448800-1758466800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Quw’utsun Sta’lo’ Skweyul-Cowichan River Day
DESCRIPTION:Huy ch q’u Cowichan Tribes for again hosting this wonderful family event\, and with the Stewardship Roundtable honoring the gifts of the Cowichan River.  Too many activities to list… like the river itself.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/quwutsun-stalo-skweyul-cowichan-river-day/
LOCATION:Siem Lelum Gymnasium (5574 River Road\, Duncan)\, 5574 River Road\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, V9L 6V9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Stewardship Round Table":MAILTO:cowichanstewardshiproundtable@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250814T192256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T192256Z
UID:37658-1758459600-1758466800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Wildwood Tour of the 21 Acres
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/wildwood-tour-of-the-21-acres-3/
LOCATION:Wildwood\, 2929 Crane Rd\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1C4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecoforestry Institute Society":MAILTO:info@ecoforestry.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250903T211708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T211708Z
UID:37698-1758531600-1758544200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Somenos Creeks-Volunteer Water Testing
DESCRIPTION:We will meet at the Somenos Dog Park\, Duncan and will carpool from there. Bring water\, weather-appropriate clothing\, and good shoes. We will be recording creek parameters and taking nutrient water samples.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/somenos-creeks-volunteer-water-testing-2/
LOCATION:Beverly Dog Park\, Beverly & Lakes Road\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250903T210643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T211017Z
UID:37696-1758704400-1758715200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Maple Bay Garry Oak Preserve-Volunteer Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Come volunteer with us at the beautiful Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve! The CCLT has been coordinating the volunteer program at Nature Conservancy Canada’s Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve since May. It’s such a wonderful way to connect with and support the unique and at risk Garry Oak ecosystem\, and meet fun likeminded folks in the community.  Activities include weeding and tending the nursery beds\, removing invasive plants around the preserve\, collecting seeds from native species. Something for every capability! Preregistration is preferred by email to info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/maple-bay-garry-oak-preserve-volunteer-restoration-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:20250924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250903T213607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T213607Z
UID:37705-1758718800-1758726000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Somenos Marsh-ID'ing & counting fish
DESCRIPTION:Come out and learn how to ID salmon fry\, trout species and other small fish in our watershed. How fun is that!! September 17\, & 24\, 1–3 pm\, meet at the Marsh Society’s office downtown and we’ll head out from there. Bring water and weather-appropriate clothing\, and sturdy shoes. We will be collecting minnow traps and counting fish.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/somenos-marsh-iding-counting-fish-2/
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:20250925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250903T212554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T212554Z
UID:37702-1758790800-1758801600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Somenos Creek-Invasive Plant Removal
DESCRIPTION:Somenos Creek Parrots Feather Removal Thursdays / September 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 / 9am–12pm. We will meet at the end of Rosewood Ave\, Duncan. Bring water\, weather-appropriate clothing\, and rubber boots. We will be working from a boat\, removing an aquatic invasive plant from Somenos Creek
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/somenos-creek-invasive-plant-removal-3/
LOCATION:Rosewood Avenue End\, 2228 Rosewood Ave\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250903T181041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T231435Z
UID:37688-1758967200-1758974400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Honeymoon Bay-Volunteer Invasive Removal
DESCRIPTION:Invasive removal and Native planting. Tools\, gloves and training will be supplied to volunteers. A hot dog lunch will be provided to participants by the Honeymoon Bay Community Society after the event. Todd Carnahan\, a local FireSmart representative from Emergency Management Cowichan\, will give a 15 minute presentation at noon about protecting our homes from wildfire and a rebate program available for pursuing FireSmart recommendations on your property!  Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather as the event will go on as long as conditions remain safe and workable. Bring drinking water and any snacks you would like. Register if possible before the event.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/honeymoon-bay-volunteer-invasive-removal/
LOCATION:Central Park – Honeymoon Bay\, Park Ave\, Honeymoon Bay\, BC\, V0R 1Y0\, 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:20250928T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250925T191656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T191656Z
UID:37724-1759078800-1759089600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Somenos Marsh-Wildwings-Nest Box Auction-Opening
DESCRIPTION:Support the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society\, and birds!\nMeet some of the artists on opening night and bid on one of the many beautifully painted nest boxes in this inspiring annual fundraiser.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/somenos-marsh-wildwings-nest-box-auction-opening/
LOCATION:Just Jakes\, 25 Craig Street Duncan\, BC\, V9L 1\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 1V7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250925T194019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T194019Z
UID:37730-1759222800-1759240800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Every Child Matters
DESCRIPTION:Join the Every Child Matters Walk on the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. There will be opportunities to hear from Residential School Survivors and see performances by traditional dancers\, drummers\, singers and Pow Wow dancers.\n9am: Welcome & Prayer\n9:15am: Speakers\n9:45am: Tzinquaw\n10am: Walk\n11:30am: Closing Prayer
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/every-child-matters/
LOCATION:Charles Hoey Park\, Charles Hoey Park\, 124 C\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250928T202038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T202038Z
UID:37743-1759431600-1759437000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Invasive Species Council-Speaker
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Holland Creek host the Coastal Invasive Species Committee of BC to  talk about garden escapees and invasives encountered in their work in Holland Creek and the Coastal Doug-Fir Ecosystems of South East Vancouver Island. Register with the Invasive Species Council here to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/invasive-species-council-speaker/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Invasive Species Committee":MAILTO:info@coastalisc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250926T190505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T190505Z
UID:37732-1759669200-1759676400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Goldstream Hike with Tsartlip Elder Carl Olsen
DESCRIPTION:Goldstream Park is under threat from a harmful highway expansion project. Join us for a walk through this stunning\, biodiverse landscape and hear directly from Tsartlip Elder Carl Olsen\, who has been fighting the expansion for over two years.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/goldstream-hike-with-tsartlip-elder-carl-olsen/
LOCATION:Goldstream Park\, Finlayson Arm Road\, Victoria\, BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251006T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251006T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250823T195222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T201152Z
UID:37677-1759743000-1759748400@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Nature Cowichan Speaker - Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:Val George tells us about butterflies.  Val is an all-round naturalist who self-published a small field guide about butterflies\, and led our butterfly walk this past July.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/nature-cowichan-speaker-2/
LOCATION:Fish Health Building\, 1080 Wharncliffe Road\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, V9L2K7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Cowichan":MAILTO:cvns@naturecowichan.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251006T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250928T203507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T203507Z
UID:37745-1759744800-1759752000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Transfer Beach-Coffee & Garden Care
DESCRIPTION:Meet up at the Kinsman Hut at Transfer Beach and help the “Friends” put the Butterfly Meadow and Bird Shrubbery to bed for the winter and protect the habitat and food supply for the over wintering birds and bugs.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/transfer-beach-coffee-garden-care/
LOCATION:Transfer Beach\, 200 Transfer Beach Road\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1W2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Holland Creek":MAILTO:hollandcreekinvasives@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250924T230740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T230822Z
UID:37717-1759833000-1759843800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Trillium Park Volunteer Event (North of Ladysmith)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/37717/
LOCATION:Trillium Park\, Chandler Rd\, Ladysmith\, BC\, N/A\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Valley Regional District%3A Parks & Trails":MAILTO:parks.volunteers@cvrd.bc.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20251001T171215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T171215Z
UID:37752-1759938300-1759944600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Estuary Nature Center-AGM & Bats!
DESCRIPTION:Come and support the Estuary Nature Center.  Renew or begin your membership asap – they need the money and you need the updates!\nThe rough schedule is:\n3:45–4:15 pm – Socializing and snacks\n4:15–4:45 pm – Pamela – Territory acknowledgement\, Sierra – Nature Centre updates (budget\, financials\, looking ahead) and voting the board\n4:45–5:30 pm – Guest speaker: Dr. Bernhard Juurlink\, Bat Presentation – this is a fantantastic presentation by a local who is fast becoming a bat expert
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/estuary-nature-center-agm-bats/
LOCATION:Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre\, 1845 Cowichan Bay Road\, Cowichan Bay\, British Columbia\, V0R1N0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Estuary Nature Center":MAILTO:info@cowichanestuary.ca
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20251008T184739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T190346Z
UID:37775-1760090400-1760101200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Somenos Marsh Nest Box Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Join us to monitor nest boxes in the Open Air Classroom in Somenos Marsh. Located just off the highway\, north of the Beverly Street intersection the Open Air Classroom is a hidden gem\, and a wonderful spot to experience the Somenos marsh\, spot wildlife and learn about wetlands. We will be emptying the nest boxes around the boardwalk to record use and species\, which helps us improve our marsh-wide nest box program. \nPlease bring water\, weather appropriate clothing\, rubber boots and be ready to climb up and down a ladder as we will be working off the boardwalk. \nIf you would like to join us please email phaedra@somenosmarsh.com.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/somenos-marsh-nest-box-monitoring/
LOCATION:Open Air Classroom At the Somenos Conservation Area
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251012T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251012T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250926T191431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T191431Z
UID:37734-1760268600-1760272200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Coastal Bird Count-Citizen Science
DESCRIPTION:Young and old\, novice and pro birders are all welcome to join in the Coastal Bird Counts at high tide on the second Sunday of each month. . The route is along a nice flat track. Sea lions tend to be an added attraction for the first few months. Later on\, the Great Blue Herons at the Rookery are fun to watch as well. Surveys began in 1999 and provide valuable data to Birds Canada totrack the health of our coastal habitats.Check their Coastal Bird Survey Newsletter at https://www.birdscanada.org/bccws_newsletters. If you want to\nborrow some binoculars and give it a try please email me at\nkathrynmariec@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/coastal-bird-count-citizen-science/
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:20251015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20251008T190815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T191028Z
UID:37780-1760518800-1760526000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Somenos Garry Oak Protected Area - Invasive Plant Removal
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of removing Himalayan blackberry roots from the Somenos Garry Oak Protected Area. Bring weather appropriate clothing\, goos shoes and some water. Gloved tools and snacks will be provided. \nIf you would like to join us please let us know by emailing phaedra@somenosmaarsh.com.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/somenos-garry-oak-protected-area-invasive-plant-removal/
LOCATION:York Road End\, End of York Road off of Trillium Terrace\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20251008T163021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T164104Z
UID:37767-1760518800-1760529600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Volunteer Planting in the Garry Oaks
DESCRIPTION:It’s so lovely to spend a little while in the morning mists planting out some  native plants from the nursery into the Garry Oak meadows. Please let Laura know if you intend to come. \nLmmitic@gmail.com \n250-661-3962 
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/volunteer-native-planting/
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:20251015T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250924T231043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T231043Z
UID:37720-1760520600-1760527800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Hecate Park Volunteer Event (Cowichan Bay)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/hecate-park-volunteer-event-cowichan-bay/
LOCATION:Hecate Park\, 1845 Cowichan Bay Rd\, Cowichan Bay\, BC\, V0R 1N0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Valley Regional District%3A Parks & Trails":MAILTO:parks.volunteers@cvrd.bc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20251008T185546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T190023Z
UID:37777-1760605200-1760616000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Somenos Creek Parrot's Feather Removal
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Somenos Creek to help remove the invasive aquatic plant parrot’s feather as part of our trial to help improve salmon migration. We work from a boat and get a little dirty\, so bring boots\, and clothes you don’t care too much about. If you would like to join us please email us at phaedra@somenosmarsh.com.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/somenos-creek-parrots-feather-removal-2/
LOCATION:Rosewood Avenue End\, 2228 Rosewood Ave\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society":MAILTO:info@somenosmarsh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250928T204703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T204703Z
UID:37747-1760639400-1760644800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Ladysmith Garden Club speaker-Creating Pollinator Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Ladysmith & Saltair Garden Club talk on Creating Pollinator Gardens and Corridors. Linda Brooymans from NALT is the main speaker and Friends of Holland Creek will add some information on the Transfer Beach Butterfly Meadow and Bird Shrubbery. Native plants and seeds will be available for sale before the talk.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/ladysmith-garden-club-speaker-creating-pollinator-gardens/
LOCATION:Ladysmith-Eagles Hall\, 921 1st Ave\, Ladysmith BC\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1A5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="LadysmithSaltair Garden Club":MAILTO:info@ladysmithsaltairgc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250928T205528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T205528Z
UID:37750-1760954400-1760961600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Holland Creek-work bee
DESCRIPTION:Work bee in Holland Creek – continuing to remove 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 bring them. Planting to follow.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/holland-creek-work-bee/
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:20251020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103201
CREATED:20250925T192208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T030747Z
UID:37728-1760986800-1760994000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:When the tide is out\, the table is set: Changes within our lifetimes - CWB/VIU Speakers Series
DESCRIPTION:Since time immemorial the Cowichan-Koksilah estuary has been a vital source of food for the Quw’utsun Mustimuhw (Cowichan People)\, providing habitat for their traditional foods and non-human relatives\, including species like salmon\, oysters\, and clams. These important relationships are reflected in the Quw’utsun teaching: “when the tide is out\, the table is set.” In recognition of this significance\, one of the Cowichan Watershed Board’s collaborative whole of watershed targets is to be able to safely eat shellfish from Cowichan Bay. \nThe Cowichan Watershed Board is honoured to kick-off our Fall Speaker Series with a panel discussion “digging in” to the topic of shellfish\, as a Quw’utsun food from the estuary. Our panelists\, including Dr. Shannon Waters and Tim Kulchyski\, will explore changing Quw’utsun relationships and access to shellfish within our lifetimes\, including cumulating impacts and barriers to accessing shellfish\, the key differences between food security and food sovereignty\, and how essential it is to ensure ecosystem health to support the longevity of traditional foods into the future. These discussions will draw upon the knowledge and experiences of our panelists\, including Quw’utsun memory and cultural knowledge\, ecological health and Quw’utsun management practices in the Cowichan River\, the recent Island Indigenous Foods Gathering on Quw’utsun territory\, and the fields of preventive\, public\, and First Nations health. \nJoin us on Monday\, October 20th from 7-8:30pm in Lecture Hall 140\, at VIU Cowichan\, to learn more. Attendance\, as always\, is free! \nThe Speakers Series has been running since 2014\, hosted by the Cowichan Watershed Board\, with the support of Vancouver Island University – Cowichan campus. Each evening features engaging speakers sharing their knowledge and expertise on topics relevant to the well-being and sustainability of the Cowichan watershed\, within Quw’utsun territory.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/watershed-board-viu-speaker-series/
LOCATION:VIU Cowichan Campus\, 2011 University Way\, North Cowichan\, British Columbia\, V9L 0C7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Watershed Board":MAILTO:info@cowichanwatershedboard.ca
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