Galiano Conservancy Association

SATURDAY AUGUST 23

Musical Walkalong 2026

Come experience nature through music and art! Join us at the Millard learning Centre (10825 Porlier Pass Road, Galiano Island) on Sunday, August 23rd from 1:30pm to 4pm, for the 14th annual Musical Walkalong!

This family-friendly event features a walking route through scenic forest trails at the Galiano Conservancy, followed by a celebration and makers market in the afternoon at the Millard Learning Centre, featuring locally made food and beverages. Experience live music and art in the great outdoors, and enjoy a day filled with creativity and nature. For children, we are pleased to provide a special scavenger hunt, as well as other kid-friendly activities organized by our stellar education team!

The Musical Walkalong is inclusive and welcomes everyone (including leashed pets). Limited parking is available on site, prioritized for people with limited mobility. We encourage other Walkalong visitors to carpool, or park along Porlier Pass road to ensure everyone can access the site.

AUG 8-9 WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITY

Learning from Beavers to restore Beaver Creek

Learn how hand-built instream structures can be used to restore floodplains by increasing habitat complexity, addressing stream erosion, improving floodplain connectivity and groundwater storage, improving habitat for fish and wildlife, and increasing the resiliency of the landscape to drought and wildfire.

RESTORING THE BALANCE

Cutting Down Some Trees to Save the Forest

Professional biologist and former GCA executive director Keith Erickson shares an update on the GCA’s forest restoration projects, and how they are helping to drive recognition throughout our region that our young forests can benefit from proactive stewardship.