Category Archives: Environmental

Volunteer Trail Ambassador

The Capital Regional District  is looking for volunteers for their Trail Ambassadors program. Trail Ambassadors help to build awareness, understanding and appreciation of safer and more effective use of trails as a part of our community life. They do this through … Continue reading

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April 28 – Browning Park Weed Pull!

Come on out for an invasive species removal In Browning Park this Saturday April 28th. Time: 10:00 am –12:00 noon Meet: On the bridge over Bowker Creek (just down McRae Street) For more info call: 250-598-9837 Sponsored by: Saanich’s pulling together … Continue reading

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Saanich Cycling Festival – April 22nd Earth Day

The 3rd Annual Saanich Cycling Festival is taking place on Sunday, April 22nd. A big part of the festival is the “Big Family Bike Ride” which is where hundreds of people cycle as a group from Camosun College to the … Continue reading

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Building a Community Garden

Burnside Gorge will be home to Victoria’s newest community allotment garden come March 2012. It will be located in Cecelia Ravine Park, close to the Community Centre. They are in the process of setting up a couple of fun weekend garden-building … Continue reading

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Compost Education Centre – Camp Counsellor

Join the Greater Victoria Compost Education Center as a camp counsellor in March for a week long GRUBS Camp. Explore urban farms, build own compost bins, learn about local food, and grow your own! Volunteers are needed to develop plans for activities … Continue reading

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Volunteer for Environmental Work

Volunteer positions are available to be a Nature Restorer for the Capital Regional District. They need volunteers to help them take care of wildlife areas. There are both long term and short term positions available, and training is provided. For more information … Continue reading

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Invasive Plant Removal

Join GOERT staff and members in removing invasive plants in one of View Royal’s new parks! Date: Saturday, November 26, 2011 Time: 10:00am-12:30pm and 1:00-3:30pm (come for one session, or stay all day). Location:in View Royal (near Victoria) on the … Continue reading

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Weed Pull! Saturday Nov. 19th

The Bowker Creek Initiative needs help on Saturday November 19th removing invasive species from Browning Park. What: Invasive Blackberry & Ivy removal – rain or shine When: Saturday Nov 19th, 9:30 am – 11:30 am Where: Browning Park off Shelbourne, between McRae Ave … Continue reading

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Planting a Garden – November 5

The Bowker Creek Initiative is looking for volunteers to help with a native plant garden in Oak Bay.  It is the Monteith Community Gardens and is on Monteith Street and Cranmore Road (map). They  are looking for volunteers to help … Continue reading

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Browning Park Restoration Event October 29

Over the past several years the Municipality of Saanich has been able to make several improvements to Browning Park. Much of the work focused on restoration of Bowker Creek itself through removal of invasive plants and the planting of native … Continue reading

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