Arrowsmith Naturalist's club hosts their 10th annual Mushroom Festival. A huge event with displays, ID's, fresh local shrooms of all sorts, knowledgeable folk, etc.
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The Ocean Film Festival Tour is an annual event that showcases a selection of the world's most stunning ocean-themed films. Now in its 12th year, the festival continues to inspire, entertain, and educate audiences about the beauty and challenges of the oceans. Created in Australia 12 years ago, it aims to inspire the world to... |
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As part of our Streamside Stewardship Partners Program we are working to restore the riparian area on private properties along Bings and Menzies Creeks. Join us to remove invasive plants from the banks of Bings Creek, and learn about the Bings watershed, invasive plants and different restoration techniques. Please bring water, weather-appropriate clothing, and sturdy... |
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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 try to let Laura know if you intend to come. Lmmitic@gmail.com 250-661-3962
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As part of our Streamside Stewardship Partners Program we are working to restore the riparian area on private properties along Bings and Menzies Creeks. Join us to remove invasive plants from the banks of Bings Creek, and learn about the Bings watershed, invasive plants and different restoration techniques. Please bring water, weather-appropriate clothing, and sturdy...
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Pacific Salmon Foundation has released its second State of Salmon Report. Join us an online webinar to learn more about the State of Salmon Report and how you can use the online tool. The event will include a presentation, a live demonstration of the interactive website, and a Q&A period. Register today for the free State... |
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At our 2nd Herring Symposium (February 2025), we asked the big question: What can we do now about herring troubles? This follow-up event has answers. Highly recommended!! Immerse yourself in all the interconnections around that Big Little Fish! 3rd Victoria Herring Symposium: What Can We Do to Turn the Tide for Herring Tickets, Thu, Oct... |
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Garry Oak Ecosystem Recovery Team (GOERT) puts on this splendid annual event again with the usual format: Talks on Saturday at U. Vic. and Field Trips on Sunday. More information can be found here: 2025 Garry Oak Ecosystems Gathering and here: Facebook |
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By Donation, Prizes, BBQ, Dissection, Fishing Pool, Guided walks, and more. Something for everyone in the family! http://www.nanaimoriverhatchery.ca/ |
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Christoph Steeger is a Conservation Biologist residing alongside our river. His talk is entitled: The Cowichan Watershed: A Natural History Perspective for Environmental Stewardship. In it he will address questions such as: What is a watershed? What are the important features of our watershed? How are things interconnected? What can we focus on to help...
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Join us for a morning of hands-on water quality monitoring across the Somenos Watershed! We’ll visit Somenos, Bings, Averill, and Richards Creeks, carpooling between sites to collect samples and record data. It’s a great opportunity to learn about key water quality parameters and how our creeks are affected by development and climate change. If you...
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Join us for an afternoon of restoring the riparian area along Bings and Menzies Creeks. Through our Streamside Stewardship Partners Program we are working with private landowners along our watersheds creeks to help restore and enhance riparian function through invasive removal and native species planting. You can expect to learn about riparian areas, invasive and... |
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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...
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Planting out babies, pulling invasives all in a beutiful setting. Might even see a few bluebirds hanging back for the winter! Register in advance if you can by emailing: info@CowichanLandTrust.ca
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Once a week over the winter a crew of people head out to a few spots around the Cowichan Valley to monitor and count swans and geese. Whether your new to birding or an expert your bound to learn something from the awesome crew of people who have been dedicated to this count for many...
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Join us for an afternoon of restoring the riparian area along Bings and Menzies Creeks. Through our Streamside Stewardship Partners Program we are working with private landowners along our watersheds creeks to help restore and enhance riparian function through invasive removal and native species planting. You can expect to learn about riparian areas, invasive and... |
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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... |
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Come on out and learn something new about this important ecosystem by working alongside other fun, dedicated folk. Let Laura know in advance if you can by email: info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
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The SMWS salmon watch annual surveys have begun with the salmon returning to the watershed. Join us, on Wednesday mornings to complete salmon spawning surveys in the Somenos Watershed creeks. We will be walking up the watershed creeks to count spawning salmon so be prepared for difficult terrain and some scrambling. Please bring water, weather...
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Once a week over the winter a crew of people head out to a few spots around the Cowichan Valley to monitor and count swans and geese. Whether your new to birding or an expert your bound to learn something from the awesome crew of people who have been dedicated to this count for many...
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Join us for an afternoon of restoring the riparian area along Bings and Menzies Creeks. Through our Streamside Stewardship Partners Program we are working with private landowners along our watersheds creeks to help restore and enhance riparian function through invasive removal and native species planting. You can expect to learn about riparian areas, invasive and... |
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Help shape the future Plan for this Watershed. This process is a first for BC! |
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Join us for an afternoon of restoring the riparian area along Bings and Menzies Creeks. Through our Streamside Stewardship Partners Program we are working with private landowners along our watersheds creeks to help restore and enhance riparian function through invasive removal and native species planting. You can expect to learn about riparian areas, invasive and...
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Monday, November 17th | 7-8:30pm | VIU Cowichan - Lecture Hall 140, 2011 University Way, Duncan | FREE Groundwater and surface water are deeply interconnected. In the Xwulqw'selu Sta'lo' (Koksilah River), flows are predominantly sustained by groundwater in the summertime. River flows are important to whole-of-watershed health, and one of the Cowichan Watershed's Targets is...
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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... |
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Amongst the Oaks is a beautiful place to be - rain or shine. Stellers Jays tell me so! Come on out and do a bit of weeding and planting with some other knowledgeable, fun folks. Try to let Laura know in advance if you can by email: info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
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The SMWS salmon watch annual surveys have begun with the salmon returning to the watershed. Join us, on Wednesday mornings to complete salmon spawning surveys in the Somenos Watershed creeks. We will be walking up the watershed creeks to count spawning salmon so be prepared for difficult terrain and some scrambling. Please bring water, weather...
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Once a week over the winter a crew of people head out to a few spots around the Cowichan Valley to monitor and count swans and geese. Whether your new to birding or an expert your bound to learn something from the awesome crew of people who have been dedicated to this count for many...
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Join us for an afternoon of restoring the riparian area along Bings and Menzies Creeks. Through our Streamside Stewardship Partners Program we are working with private landowners along our watersheds creeks to help restore and enhance riparian function through invasive removal and native species planting. You can expect to learn about riparian areas, invasive and... |
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Join us for an afternoon of restoring the riparian area along Bings and Menzies Creeks. Through our Streamside Stewardship Partners Program we are working with private landowners along our watersheds creeks to help restore and enhance riparian function through invasive removal and native species planting. You can expect to learn about riparian areas, invasive and... |
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Spend time in this rare ecosystem before the snow flies..... Pull some weeds and plant some lovely wild flowers for next spring. Please let Laura (and Larry) know in advance if you can by emailing info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
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The SMWS salmon watch annual surveys have begun with the salmon returning to the watershed. Join us, on Wednesday mornings to complete salmon spawning surveys in the Somenos Watershed creeks. We will be walking up the watershed creeks to count spawning salmon so be prepared for difficult terrain and some scrambling. Please bring water, weather...
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Once a week over the winter a crew of people head out to a few spots around the Cowichan Valley to monitor and count swans and geese. Whether your new to birding or an expert your bound to learn something from the awesome crew of people who have been dedicated to this count for many... |
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Hilary Emberton will speak and show slides of their recent trip to Tanzania. |
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