Working with the K’ómoks Nation towards Q’waq’wala7owkw on their unceded territory.
Every Thursday from April to October, a dedicated group of green-thumbed heroes gathered at the Courtenay Airpark. Rain or shine, these volunteers rolled up their sleeves to care for the thriving restoration site – what was once a sewage lagoon has become a cornerstone of local conservation.
Seeking volunteers to sell items and take donations from our office during Tin Town Open House on Saturday, December 6th.
We need volunteers to help sell merchandise at Fiesta Market on November 15th and 16th!
Sun, sand, and… fish eggs? There’s more going on at the beach than meets the eye! Unlike most fish, surf smelt and Pacific sand lance lay their eggs right on sandy beaches.
Pacific sand lance are small, silvery fish with a big job. Think of them as the “energy bars” of the Salish Sea as they fuel salmon, seabirds, and even whales. But before they can fuel the marine food web, they need the right shoreline to lay their eggs. So, what kind of beaches do they prefer?
Help us run our booth at Puntledge Hatchery Open House on Sunday October 19!
Last Saturday, the Comox Valley came together for the Keeping It Living Dinner 2025 in support of Kus-kus-sum, an evening that exceeded expectations in spirit, attendance, and impact. The event was sold out—and for good reason. Between the delicious food, warm company, and generous hearts of donors, it was a night to remember.
We are proud to present the 2025 Keeping It Living Award to the Millard Piercy Watershed Stewards, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the protection and restoration of the K’ómoks Estuary and its connected watersheds.
We are taking classes from Brooklyn Elementary and Airpark Elementary to Kus-kus-sum to learn about estuary ecology/function and to assist with stewardship.
The tidal marsh restoration project at Dyke Road Park hit another big milestone last spring – the completion of intertidal planting work.
Volunteers are needed for native species planting at Kus kus sum! We will be planting the newly restored southern end of the site with over 4,000 native plants. No experience is necessary and we will provide all tools.
Want to explore local streams while helping gather data that supports watershed research and decision-making? Join one of the local stewardship groups participating in this fall’s Community Water Monitoring Initiative!