Latest GCA News

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.

RESTORING THE BALANCE

Summer 2026 Project Update

Project co-lead Bobbi-Jo Basarab provides an exciting update on the progress of our 5-year Restoring the Balance program, including her visit to the mainland to receive a BC Heritage award on behalf of the Feed the People workshop!

Environmental Education

We have programs suited to your needs!

Deepen your connection to nature, inspire others and become an environmental change-maker with hands-on learning experiences on Galiano Island.

Youth Programs (K-12)

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Post-Secondary Programs & Internships

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Adult Programs & Workshops

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Sustainable Food Systems

Many of us have a desire for increased food security and for a closer connection to our food sources. The sustainable food systems developed by the Galiano Conservancy are models of environmentally, socially, and economically-sound sustainable agriculture.

Climate Action

The climate crisis is the defining issue of our time, and the Galiano Conservancy is working to help foster climate-resilient island communities and ecologies.

Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved and support the work of the Galiano Conservancy. Community participation is vital to the success of our organization.