EVENTS
NPSG Events
Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 7pm
Rain Gardens and Restoration of Natural Water Cycles
with Lise Townsend
Lise Townsend (MSc, PRBio) will be sharing approaches on how we can restore the natural water cycles in urban centres and review how we look at the management of this precious resource. She'll look at how rain gardens can contribute to biodiversity, the basics of rain garden design and the ideal native plants for use in these gardens.
UVic, MacLaurin Bldg, Rm D-116
Non member drop-in fee: $3
Check out upcoming NPSBC events.
Every Sunday and Wednesday, starts at 9:00am
Guided Birdwalks
Bring your binoculars and walking shoes. Meet in the parking lot for
this informal and informative walk around the lake area. Binoculars
are
available for loan at the Nature House office on Wednesdays.
Donations appreciated, Visit: http://www.swanlake.bc.ca
Every Saturday, 9am - 11am
Weekly Ivy Pull in Beacon Hill Park
Meet at washroom at the Southeast Woods, Lovers Lane
Native Plant Workshops
The Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary are currently taking registrations for our FREE Native Plant Workshops. These perennially favourite classes are sponsored by the CRD and facilitated by local native plant expert Pat Johnsona and are designed to provide you with information on identification, benefits and uses in the garden.
There are still spaces available in the following classes:
January 26, 1pm - 4pm
February 22, 1pm - 4pm
March 14, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
March 30, 1pm - 4pm
April 4, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
April 25, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Call 250-479-0211 to register
1st & 4th Sundays, 2nd & 3rd Thursdays, and most Tuesdays each month.
Mt Douglas Park - Alien, Invasive Plant Removal
Current work site: Glendenning Trail/parking lot area.
Meet at Glendenning Road parking lot (north off of Mt Doug X Rd to top of Glendenning Road).
Meet just before 10:00 am. Work party times 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
November work parties - Glendenning site:
Sundays - November 2nd and 23rd.
Thursdays - November 13th and 20th
Tuesday morning work parties occur at various sites in Park. Hours for
Tuesday work parties are 9:30-11:30 a.m. Email or phone Judy Spearing for
location details of any Tuesday work party you wish to join.
No previous, related work experience required. Training and equipment
provided. Please wear sturdy shoes and old clothing, making sure your arms
and legs are covered to protect against Holly, Blackberries, Daphne, Wasp
stings, et al.
New Volunteers Needed and Welcome!!
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon ( 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays)
Location: Various work sites within Mt Douglas Park
Note: December 2008 - Work parties suspended for annual break, holiday
season, and generally inclement weather. Will resume approximately mid
January 2009.
For more information contact Judy Spearing at 250-472-0515 or email Judy
Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 7pm
Edible and Medicinal Plants of Canada
with Andy MacKinnon
Andy MacKinnon is well known for his book "Plants of Coastal British Columbia", an essential guide for any BC native plant enthusiast. Author of five plant identification guides, Andy joins us to talk about his new book "Edible and Medicinal Plants of Canada".
Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 7pm
Back to the Future: The Re-storying of Camas Landscapes
with Dr. Brenda Beckwith
Dr. Beckwith will discuss pressing issues about the future history of the Camassia spp., also known as the blue camas lily of the Garry Oak Meadow ecosystem. An expert in ethnoecology of this edible root foot, she brings with her over 20 years of experience in ecological restoration and ethnobotanical gardening.
Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 7pm
Fawn Lilies - their evolution and biogeography
with Dr. Geraldine Allen
An expert of plant evolution, Dr. Allen is particularly interested in how plants adapt over time and how new genetic species evolve. In this talk she will specifically talk about her research on the evolution and biogeography of the Erythronium, commonly known as the fawn lily.
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 7pm
Gardening with Nature
with Abe Lloyd
Start your new year's garden off right. Learn how to garden with native plants by observing First Peoples past and present practices. From transplanting lilies, to pruning crabapples, and even tilling and weeding garden beds, Abe will show us how we can integrate Aboriginal plant management to create beautiful wild edible gardens.
Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 7pm
Propagation of Native Plants
with Brenda Costanzo
Brenda will share her basic techniques of propagating native plants using seeds, cuttings and division. She will demonstrate techniques and also give a short presentation outlining the diverse uses of native plants in home gardens. Seeds will be available for members to take home and try their hand at propagating.
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 7pm
Carnivorous Plants ... A Brief Overview
with Glenn Hallworth, B.Sc.
A grower of carnivorous plants for 41 years, Glenn will share his long-held passion of these unique plants that grow in a variety of ecosystems, including a few of our own.
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 7pm
Taking Nature's Pulse
with Matt Austin
In July 2008, Biodiversity BC, a partnership of conservation and government organizations, released a report with input from over 50 scientists about the unique biodiversity of British Columbia. Matt will give an overview of the report's significance accompanied by the "Biodiversity Atlas", and discuss the potential threats that could affect habitats including climate change.
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