• Planting at Bings Creek

    Meet at the Somenos Marsh office and we'll all head out together. Please bring personal water, weather appropriate clothing, and sturdy work shoes. We will supply gloves, tools and snacks.We will be tree planting along the banks of Bings Creek for a resident as part of our Streamside Stewardship Partners Program!

  • Shawnigan Basin Society Fundraiser Dinner

    Unsworth Vineyards 2915 Cameron Taggart Road, COBBLE HILL, BC, Canada

    Shawnigan Basin Society Fundraiser: silent auction and dinner at Unsworth Vinyards 2915 Cameron Taggart Road

  • Cowichan Estuary Nature Center-Estuary Day

    Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre 1845 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay, British Columbia, Canada

    Come on out and play in the mud!  A newly carved "Salmon Rattle" will be unveiled and Genevieve Singleton will explore the plants along Hecate Park while the Herons provide a cacophony of cackles overhead. A free, family event.

  • Ladysmith Broom Bashing

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

    Transfer Beach: Meet in the Kinsman Hut to have coffee (BYO) with Friends of Holland Creek. We will be tending the native plant beds and doing broom busting and invasive work along the park edges and towards the Dogpatch and then the Waterfront.

  • Last Broom Pull

    Skinner Road 3281 Skinnner Road, Duncan, BC, Canada

    Last Broom pull of the season along the Trans Canada Trail behind Berkey's Corner! (except for Memory Island with CVRD on Memory Island in Shawnigan Lake on Wednesday).  There will be seed pods, so we will drag the branches to my truck along Skinner Road for delivery to Bings Depot. Come out early to beat...

  • Scotch Broom Sweep – Memory Island

    Memory Island - Shawnigan Lake 1769 Shawnigan Lake Rd, Shawnigan Lake, BC, Canada

    WHAT: Pulling and bagging invasive Scotch broom seedlings WHEN:  Wednesday June 11, 2025, from 10:00am to 12:00pm WHERE: Meet at Memory Island on beautiful Shawnigan Lake. (map) You must make your own way to the island, which is only accessible by water. Boat launches are available at Recreation Road, Shawnigan Wharf Park and West Shawnigan...

  • CSRT-Monthly Meeting

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

    Come share updates, trends, research and anecdotes. On zoom or in-person https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83895179548?pwd=muU9HShQhAs5Muox6TWpbvorWeNMQG.1 Meeting ID: 838 9517 9548 Passcode: 538836  

  • Somenos Marsh-AGM & Screech Owls

    Cowichan Community Center 2687 James St, DUNCAN BRITISH COLUMBIA V9L 2X5, Duncan, BC, Canada

    Join us in the Nitnat Room for an evening of community, connection, and a little wildlife wonder! We’re excited about the Raptors Centre coming to share some fascinating insights into Screech Owl ecology—and might even bring one along! Whether you're a long-time supporter or just curious to learn more, everyone is welcome. Come be part...

  • 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-REGISTRATION...

  • 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...

  • 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-REGISTRATION...