Open to: Vic & Island Branch Registrants and their Guests

Join us for a guided walking tour along the trails of Towhee Creek, a tributary of the Tsolum River with the Tsolum River Restoration Society! This educational event delves into the Tsolum River watershed, highlighting restoration initiatives spearheaded by the Tsolum River Restoration Society. Learn about key conservation efforts, including willow staking, gravel trap rehabilitation, conifer planting, and the Tsolum Recovery Plan.

The tour will also explore habitat enhancement projects for smolt and fry in Towhee Creek’s ponds, as well as the historical development of its tributaries leading into the Tsolum River. Additionally, discover the crucial role of small tributaries like Towhee in flood mitigation, nutrient storage and transport, and winter fish habitat.

Participants will gain insight into the Gary Oak ecosystem in upper Towhee, restoration efforts led by the Comox Valley Naturalist Society and Tsolum River Restoration Society, in collaboration with temperature monitoring initiatives. Join us for an immersive experience in local conservation and environmental stewardship!

Note: Wear good footwear for walking paths. In the event of bad weather, the event may be rescheduled or rerouted if high winds occur.

About the Presenters

Wayne White: Wayne is a current part of the board of directors as the President for the Tsolum River Restoration Society. Wayne was a founding director of the Tsolum River Restoration Society in 1998 when the society started restoration efforts for the orphan copper mine at Mount Washington. Throughout his career he has worked with pollution control and inspection of monitoring mines. In 2022 Wayne received the BC Achievement Community Award in recognition of his decades of work towards improving the health of our local environment and community.

Katie Gair Program Coordinator: Katie's background is fisheries biology, having worked in private and government sectors. She graduated from UVic with a B.sc. in Marine Biology. She has worked as the Program Coordinator since 2023.

ATTENTION articling registrants!! The in-person event will be an excellent opportunity to network and meet with other branch registrants.

Please note that photographs and footage will be taken. These will be used by BCIA for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website, newsletters, and on social media. Should you not wish to have your photo taken and used for these purposes, please advise the photographer at the time.