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.

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.

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.

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.

Come and support the Estuary Nature Center.  Renew or begin your membership asap - they need the money and you need the updates! The rough schedule is: 3:45–4:15 pm – Socializing and snacks 4:15–4:45 pm - Pamela – Territory acknowledgement, Sierra – Nature Centre updates (budget, financials, looking ahead) and voting the board 4:45–5:30 pm –...

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...

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...

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. Lmmitic@gmail.com 250-661-3962 

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. If you would like to join us please let us know by emailing phaedra@somenosmaarsh.com.

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...

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.

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.

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...

The Cowichan Stewardship Roundtable (CSRT) is an open and collaborative group focused on protecting our water and watersheds. As independent groups and individuals we have different interests, but as Roundtable members we share a common understanding:  the health of watersheds is key to the health of our families, businesses and environment. All are welcome and...

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...

Lindsay McCunn's talk is entitled "Becoming an Environmental Psychologist". In this day, when "nature bathing" is being prescribed we harken back to the approach of longtime member John Scull in this talk.

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...

Zoom talk by 3 Nature Conservancy Canada conservation leaders. Journey through some of Canada’s most remarkable forest conservation achievements — from the familiar to the unknown. You’ll hear directly as they share powerful stories of forest protection, success and what’s next. https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?

Join us for an enlightening journey through Wildwood ecoforest, where you'll uncover the secrets of mushroom identification with experts Andy Mackinnon and Kem Luther. Both renowned naturalists, Andy and Kem have passionately collaborated on the seminal guide, "Mushrooms of British Columbia" - author's copies available for purchase for $30.