Victoria is home to three Migratory Bird Sanctuaries which - along with Important Bird Areas and Ecological Reserves - make up our vibrant "Nature Hood." This amazing CRD-produced resource describes what a MBS is and maps out the different protected regions of our community. Most important, it describes how we can be stewards of our MBS. This resource packages features the general MBS info-sheet as well as information on each of the three individual sanctuaries. Visit www.sanctuaryproject.com for more information!
Join Friends of Uplands Park Bur removal! These invasive species, including Carpet Burweek and Bur Chervil, have taken over the Cattle Point area making it difficult for native plants to strive. With your help, we can revive our native plant population! Tools, gloves, and refreshments provided. Remember to dress for the weather and bring lots of water. And don't forget to bring your friends!
Come celebrate our Watersheds with those who strive to restore and protect them. There will be activities, food, speakers, working watershed models, a photobooth, and more!!
We are excited to announce that the educators from World Fisheries Trust have partnered with the Robert Bateman Centre to create a unique education program available only this fall. Our "Watershed StewARTship" program brings students to the Gorge Waterway Nature House to connect with nature through visual art and creative expression.
Sunday, August 14, 2016 - 8:00am to Thursday, August 18, 2016 - 10:30pm
Member all along the Pacific Northwest come together annually to share ideas, collaborate, and learn more about hands-on education through our waterways. This year will be held in beautiful Metchosin along Pedder Bay, creating access to experience Earth's treasures first hand. This 4 day conference will include many workshops, all focusing on the over-arching theme of "One World-United by Water".
Christmas in July - evening guided hike Tuesday, July 25, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Come share the magic of Christmas Hill during a fabulous evening guided hike. Stretch your limbs and listen to the chorus of birds while checking out the great view from a spectacular vantage point. You may even discover the legends of Christmas Hill. Suitable for families and children over 7 years. Bring a water bottle. Free but donations are greatly appreciated. Pre-registration required by calling 250-479-0211 after May 1.
- a drop-off program for kids 7 to 10 years old A series of 2-hour classes on Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Each class explores a different nature theme through activities, hikes, experiments and more.
July 7 - Magical Marsh July 14 - Hanging with Herptiles July 21 - Geological Journey July 28 - Wondrous Water
Turning observation into action reinforces learning. This a simple game mimics charades and allows students to display animal behaviour that they have observed by acting it out in a team setting. It is fun and educational.
A day to celebrate the oceans that surround us, educate people of the diversity of marine life in the Salish Sea, Victoria's Inner Harbour and Fisherman's Wharf, and show how making small changes in our everyday life can add up to a big difference to the planet. Funds raised support local conservation projects and green initiatives at Fisherman’s Wharf. Don’t miss all the fun activities including a scavenger hunt, Sammy the Seal, face painting, First Nations traditional dancers, silent auction and more!