Adapting to Droughts, Heat Waves, Cold Snaps and Other Extremes Join gardening expert Linda Gilkeson for this special webinar discussing how to plan and plant drought-tolerant gardens in the Pacific Northwest. Date: Tuesday, December 3rd Time: 7pm-9pm Location: Live on Zoom TO REGISTER, PLEASE CONTRIBUTE WHAT YOU CAN This a PAY WHAT YOU CAN EVENT.…

AN ONLINE WEBINAR TUESDAY, JULY 9TH, 7pm Save your spot! Join us for an inspiring event as the Stqeeye’ Learning Society celebrates the return of Quw’utsun family members to their home on unceded territory near Xwaaqw’um. You will have the privilege of hearing from Sulsameethl (Deb George) and her granddaughter Sulatiye’ (Maiya Modeste), who will…

Back by popular demand thanks to last-minute funding from the CRD, we have a second drop-off event in June! SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH, 10 AM – 3 PM ONLY @ FULFORD HALL Bring Woody Invasives: Gorse, broom, ivy, holly, blackberry, daphneDon’t Bring: Soft tissue plants, giant hogweed, Japanese knotweed Absolutely no roots! Roots can contain rocks which will damage the chipper.…

Invasive Plant Drop-Off Day WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 25TH, 10 AM – 3 PM ONLY! WHERE: COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHAPEL, 147 Vesuvius Bay Rd Did you know invasive plants can exacerbate wildfires? It’s time to tidy up your property and rid it of these plants! Bring Woody Invasives: Gorse, broom, ivy, holly, blackberry, daphneDon’t Bring: Soft tissue plants, giant hogweed,…

Future-proof your Home with Water Management: $ave Money and Improve Resiliency by Harnessing Your Water Resources.  Watch this informative webinar that will revolutionize the way you manage water on your property and enhance your resilience for the future.  Learn how to: utilize DIY rainwater harvesting, update your landscape for water retention, install legal greywater and composting…

Welcoming Native Pollinators to Our Neighbourhood Gardens with Bee Expert Bonnie Zand View the recording from June 8, 2023 on our Youtube Channel Here. Discover practical tips and strategies from Bonnie Zand, an expert in native bees and pollinator conservation. Learn how to create a pollinator-friendly environment in your gardens and make a positive impact…

Three events this May and June will help you get rid of your non-native invasive plants easily and affordably. The Invasive plant drop-off on Saturday, May 13, at the Community Gospel Hall is your first opportunity to dispose of broom, Gorse, blackberry, holly, spurge laurel, ivy and other woody non-native invasives. Two more drop-offs will…

Saanich Naturescape Program has a great website with lots of resources, including a new booklet to help you create, maintain and enhance wildlife habitat and native biodiversity using native plants on your land.   https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/community/natural-environment/naturescape-program.html

Growing native plants is very rewarding and helps provide important habitat for local birds, animals and pollinators.  Native Plants: • Are adapted to your climate • Are drought tolerant  • Are resistant to diseases and pests  • Low maintenance  • Add beauty and interest  • Promote bio-diversity  • Invite and sustain local wildlife  • Support…

@ at the Indigenous Welcome Figure along Rainbow Road at the south end of the Hydro Field, just across from Al’s Falafels.  Come learn about Nature’s medicine cabinet & pantry and help prepare the site for student Earth Day plantings.  Please RSVP to Robin Jenkinson 250-221-0011 or riverjenkinson@gmail.com