Category Archives: Environmental

Working in and around our community

Relive some history

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Laurie Parker

Point Ellice House is an Historic Site and was the family home of the O’Reillys for three generations, 1867 to 1975. Through their family diaries and letters, we know more about their daily life than any other Victoria family. You … Continue reading →

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Saanich Parks Volunteering

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Laurie Parker

Volunteer at one of our local parks . Get back to me if you are interested as I have the forms that need signing. Contact Marian at 250-475-5522 OR Kari at kmarks@uvic.ca to register. The following dates need your help.

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Regional Parks Volunteering

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Laurie Parker

Volunteer at one of our Regional Parks (ie. Mill Hill) Contact Colleen clong@crd.bc.ca 250-478-3344

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Gorge Waterway Discovery Centre

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Laurie Parker

Group or individual, one time or repeat A new marine education centre located in Esquimalt Gorge Park (by the Tillicum Bridge).  It has a live marine tank full of species found in the Gorge Waterway, a watershed model and several … Continue reading →

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Point Ellice Shoreline Restoration

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Laurie Parker

Group or individual, one time or repeat Invasive plant removal, replanting with native plants (in the fall).  We need to remove ivy along a rocky outcrop. Gloves, tools and refreshments provided. Interested students should contact me and I will put … Continue reading →

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