Birding for Beginners | Introductory Course
We are excited to present “Birding for Beginners,” a three-day introductory course that teaches which kinds of birds you can spot in the Campbell River area, how to identify them, and where to find them.
Visiting different birdwatching spots around town, the course takes place over three Saturdays in April: the 6th, 13th, and 27th, from 9 – 11 AM. There is a fee of $60 [$50 for members], which covers all three sessions. The course will be taught by Ray Allan, who has hosted many of Greenways' birding walks in the past.
For more information and to register, contact the Greenways Land Trust. Participants should provide their own binoculars.
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Volunteer Appreciation Tea & Open House | Volunteer CR
Next week is National Volunteer week, and to celebrate, Volunteer Campbell River is hosting a volunteer appreciation tea & open house! Thursday April 4th, 1 - 5 pm @ Volunteer CR, 900 Alder Street. All volunteers are welcome!
Phone 250-287-8111 for more information.
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Workshop | Managing Pests, Disease, and Disorders in Local Gardens
Linda Gilkeson hosts "Don't Panic!" Sunday, April 7th from 1 - 4 pm at the Campbell River Community Center.
Linda's workshop will provide the latest information on how to identify, prevent and control pests, common disorders and diseases of vegetables, fruit and ornamentals, such as roses, rhododendrons and others. The workshop will cover how to decide whether you need to take action, what organic and non-toxic controls are available and how to use them successfully. There will be lots of time to address specific questions from workshop participants.
Cost: $14.29 +GST.
Registration starts March 15 online ( here), by phone (250)286-1161, or in person at the Campbell River Community Centre or Sportsplex. |
Bear Aware Workshop
Glen Naylor, a retired Conservation Officer is speaking on Bear Awareness and how to stay safe in bear country, both while recreating and on your own property.
Saturday April 13, 10-11:30am; Campbell River Community Centre Lounge; FREE but registration is required
Register at the Community Centre (250-286-1161), Sportsplex (250-923-7911) or online here. |
Visit our website and check out the NEWS section. You will find Greenways' recent media coverage listed.
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Ecological Stewardship Survey | Win a Healthyway Gift Card
Fill in our survey on "EcoAction" stewardship projects in Campbell River: We are looking for feedback from community members on the ongoing work at our 8 "EcoAction" sites throughout Campbell River. Enter to win a $25 gift card from Healthyway Natural Foods when you complete our survey before April 30th: here.
See the survey for a description of the projects and maps showing where the sites are located.
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National Volunteer Week with Greenways
A most heartfelt THANK-YOU to all of the volunteers that contribute to environmental work in Campbell River!! Greenways is pleased to offer our volunteers a free coffee voucher, redeemable during National Volunteer Week, April 7-13.
Come out and volunteer with us for any of the following to receive your voucher:
- Charstate Garden Fence Building: Saturday March 30, 10 am - 12:30 pm.
- Greenways Conservation Team, Raven Trail Clean-up: Wednesday April 3, 10:30 am - 12 pm.
More info or RSVP: 250-287-3785 or josephine@greenwaystrust.ca |
Project Update | Charstate Community Garden
After a short period of hibernation due to the frosty temps in February, the Charstate garden build is getting up and running again! The watering system is designed, the fencing is purchased, and the lumber is cut; all that is left to do now is to put it all together! Volunteer days will be scheduled regularly this spring to get the garden built in time for planting this year. Connect with Greenways (info@greenwaystrust.ca) if you would like to be on the waitlist for a garden plot, or if you have some time to help volunteer with construction.
Many thanks to our funders, the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, the Campbell River Community Foundation, and Campbell River Daybreak Rotary for their financial support; the City of Campbell River for donating the use of the land, as well as building a parking area and the water connection; and, the many community supporters that have made this project come together.
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IF4™ | April 4th
Carihi's first competitive fly fishing team hosts the International Fly Fishing Film Festival at the Timberline Theatre on April 4th! Enjoy prizes, raffles, short professional fly fishing videos, and a tribute to the late Lefty Kreh. Tickets are $20 & doors open at 6:30 pm.
All of the funds raised will go towards the costs of the 2019 Youth Fly Fishing Championship in Maple Ridge, BC. Tickets can be purchased at Carihi Secondary School, Timberline Secondary School, Tyee Marine, River Sportsman, and from members of the competitive youth team. For more information, email nicolas.pisterzi@sd72.bc.ca.
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Get Involved
If you are interested in volunteering with Greenways, please e-mail us at volunteer@greenwaystrust.ca, call us at 250-287-3785, or come by our office - > 1195-C Fir Street. Volunteers needed for:
- Charstate Community Garden
- Greenways Conservation Team
- Streamkeeping [Nunns, Woods & Simms Creek]
- Ecological Education (help with schools | week days)
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