Broom Bash | May 11th
Greenways Land Trust has been bashing broom with the Campbell River community for 20 years - help us celebrate by joining us as we do it again! For this family friendly volunteer event, we will be cutting back invasive Scotch broom and Himalayan Blackberry from the Myrt Thompson Trail in the Campbell River estuary.
All gloves and cutting equipment will be provided, as well as coffee, water, and snacks for volunteers, generously donated by the Sundance Java Bar and Thrifty Foods. Please dress for the weather!
WHEN:
Saturday, May 11th, 10 AM - Noon
WHERE:
Myrt Thompson Trail [off the end of Maple Street]
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Project Update | Community Outreach
Our community outreach program has developed into a rich and important part of our work. It's through our funding from the Province of British Columbia's Community Gaming Grant that we are able to share our passion for the environment with our community. From educational interpretive walks to community events like our annual Broom Bash, this program gives people the opportunity to learn about the ecosystem that they are a part of, to share the experience with others, and to be active stewards.
We have hosted some great events this year, including birding walks and willow staking work parties. Stay tuned as we announce more walks throughout the summer! Want the latest news as we have it? Find us on Facebook, or visit the Events section on our website! |
Cumberland Wetlands Conference | May 10 -12
An exciting weekend coming up for those interested in wetland ecology! You can join for the whole weekend, or just some events. Workshops, Expert Panels, Guided Wetland Tours, and a special edition CCFS Science Pub: Wetlands, Beavers and Colonialism.
Visit the event website to learn more & sign up. |
We want to hear from you! BC Food Costing Report evaluation survey
The BC Centre for Disease Control and the regional health authorities are evaluating the BC Food Costing Report 2017 and Dissemination project.
Please use the survey link here to provide feedback on the Report, Infographic and key messages. The anonymous survey should take about 15 minutes to complete. Deadline for your response is May 12th! |
Visit our website and check out the NEWS section. You will find Greenways' recent media coverage listed.
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Wei Wai Kum Connections | Interpretive Walk on Tyee Spit
Tyee Spit has long been a place of significance for the Wei Wai Kum First Nation. Join Cory Cliffe of the Wei Wai Kum Coastal Guardians & respected guests as they walk us through some of the many connections the Wei Wai Kum have to the site. Touching on community gatherings, the archaeological record, medicinal plant use, stewardship work, and more, this is a great opportunity to reintroduce yourself to a familiar place.
WHERE:
Last parking lot at the end of Tyee Spit, just past the Tyee Club.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 4th
10 AM - Noon
COST:
Free for Greenways members, $10 for not-yet-members
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Food Atlas
Have you taken a look at The Food Atlas recently? Launched in 2018, this map is a community-driven tool for empowering communities to develop and plan around food security resources. The Food Atlas:
Builds relationships: Local people, institutions, and organizations can connect with others with similar goals.
Builds community: Food-focused programs and services (like food banks, community gardens, and skills classes) can connect with those who can support and promote their work.
Builds capacity: Uncover services, talents, skills, and resources found in the community right now, also identifying gaps in service—invaluable for attracting project funding.
Get involved now:
Food Atlas is an initiative of the Island Food Security Hub collective—it is supported in partnership with Island Health and PHABC. |
SEP Community Workshop |
May 30 - June 2
The Nanaimo River Stewardship Society hosts DFO's Salmon Enhancement Program Community Workshop May 30 - June 2, 2019. This multi-day workshop provides volunteer streamkeepers with a chance to learn new skills, share ideas, and have fun!
The event is open to all who are interested, with a number of interesting workshops and events on offer: how-to do forage fish embryo surveys, building resilience in the salmonsphere, and more.
Visit the event webpage here to register or learn more.
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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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