CERCA and Nature Cowichan volunteers planting native shrubs along the Cowichan Estuary trail
Betty Worthy CCLT Member & Conservation Springboard Volunteer · Conservation cemetery advocate Stephanie Cottell Executive Director, Cowichan Community Land Trust · Unceded Coast Salish Territory Siddoo…
Every year we buy our dogs some toys for Christmas and they last how long? In my house stuffing and squeakers are surgically removed from the…
I explain to people that my doggy daycare isn’t piles of puppies playing. It more resembles a bar and I am the bartender. Every character that…
Muscles? Or Mussels? Which one is edible? I guess technically they both are if you’re a cannibal. The Mussels I’m talking about are of the delicious…
Look to the sky and you’ll note the return of our majestic, prehistoric looking birds we know as Pacific Great Blue Heron, indicating Spring is truly…
Deep, humus-rich, moisture retentive yet well drained, loamy – these soil characteristics are ideal for growing most plants. In our yards, we may have inherited soils…
One of our favourite places to walk and see the wildflowers is Somenos Conservation Area. It is home to many rare wildflowers, especially the pink fawn…
By Madeline Southern – Cowichan Estuary Centre Everyone knows cucumbers are green vegetables that grow in the garden… But did you know that cucumbers are also…
1. Shawnigan Lake is the perfect venue to enjoy the fall colours with magnificent views of trees and mountains across the lake. We suggest parking at the…