Come out and help install live willow stakes and plant potted plants in the riparian areas of Glen Urquhart Creek – October 19 to 22, 2022.
Planting at Glen Urquhart
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Fiesta Volunteers Needed!
Project Watershed is going to have a booth at Fiesta on November 19 and 20. We are looking for volunteers to help sell tea, hats, and art cards.
2022 Fall Raffle for Project Watershed
Over $5,500 in estuary inspired prizes, including a unique kiln glass salmon sculpture, one night’s stay at the Old House Hotel and Spa, Ohspa gift certificates and more. Tickets $10 each, draw date November 18th. All proceeds support environmental restoration and research in the Comox Valley.
Kus-kus-sum Planting Take 2
We have another 2,000 plants arriving at the Kus-kus-sum site next week and are looking to get them all in the ground before the end of October.
Updates to Project Watershed’s Volunteer Program
A few changes have been made to our volunteer program as we work towards streamlining our process. These changes were discussed at the two Volunteer Symposiums we held recently and are posted here for those who couldn’t attend.
Delectable Dinner Raises $8,000 for Environmental Restoration
The Keeping It Living Dinner held on Sept 17, 2022 was an all round success! It was great to be able to celebrate our accomplishments and projects from the year in person with members of our community. In addition to the great food, music and wine, we also raised $8,000 for environmental restoration and research!
Planting at Mallard
Volunteer to help install live willow stakes and plant potted plants in the riparian areas of Mallard Creek on October 14 & 15, 2022, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.
October Planting At Kus-kus-sum
October 5, 6 and 10, 2022, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Willow Stake Harvesting
We need assistance harvesting willows for future live staking at Mallard and Glen Urquhart Creeks.
Volunteer Symposium
Calling all volunteers and potential volunteers! We are holding a symposium for you to learn about Project Watershed and our volunteer activities. There will be snacks, drinks, giveaways and hands on fun.
Sponsoring a Salmon is back to help restore Kus-kus-sum
We are running the Sponsor a Salmon Fundraiser again this year to fill up the Kus-kus-sum fence and raise funds to complete the restoration.