Plant trees with us - International Forests Day!
2026-03-21 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Millard Learning Centre, Galiano Island, 10825 Porlier Pass road, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N1P0, Canada
Celebrate International Forests Day with us on Saturday, March 21st at 1:00 PM by planting trees and helping make our planet greener! Don’t miss out! Snacks and tools are provided, so come ready to dig in and make a difference. Please register HERE for this FREE event to help us know how many people to prepare for.
We cannot wait to get our hands dirty with you!!

Garden Club Plant Sale Fundraiser for Talking Trees Nature Reserve
2026-05-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Galiano Lions hall, 992 Burrill Rd, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N 1P0, Canada
The GCA is proud to partner up with the Galiano Garden Club for their Annual Spring Plant Sale and Fundraiser this year. We will be providing delicious baked goods and an assortment of teas to the avid gardeners who will come to stock up for their homes and landscaping projects. All proceeds from ticket and concession sales will support the establishment and maintenance of trails at the Talking Trees Nature Reserve.
The Garden Club plant sale will take place on May 2nd, at the Galiano Lions Club Hall, 1 PM – 3 PM. We hope to see you all there!!
GCA ED Chessi Miltner and Julia Greenlaw (previous owner’s daughter) at the Talking Trees Nature Reserve

GCA Annual Spring Plant Sale With the Seed Library of Galiano
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Millard Learning Centre, Galiano Island, 10825 Porlier Pass road, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N1P0, Canada
Mark your calendars for our Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, May 9th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Millard Learning Centre, where you’ll be able to stock your garden with a wide selection of native and food-bearing plants.

This plant sale is in collaboration with the Seed Library of Galiano (SLOG)– organically grown, non-GMO, regionally resilient and genetically diverse seed varieties will be available.

Our knowledgeable staff will be on hand to answer your questions, and help you make the right decisions for your home landscaping and gardening projects!

Our current Native Plant Inventory is available HERE. (Please note that the Food Forest inventory has not been updated yet and some of the plants listed may not be available).

2026 Annual General Meeting
2026-06-27 13:30 - 16:30 | Millard Learning Centre, Galiano Island, 10825 Porlier Pass road, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N1P0, Canada
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, June 27th starting at 1:30 PM at the Millard Learning Centre (10825 Porlier Pass Road). You are encouraged to attend in person, but can also join remotely via Zoom at this LINK.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING MEMBERSHIPS & VOTING
The GCA’s AGM is open to the public, but only members in good standing can vote. To be considered a member in good standing, you must have renewed your membership in 2025 (6-month grace period ends June 30th) or in 2026, either by donating an amount greater than $10, or by volunteering with the GCA for at least one hour and signing up to be a member.
Interested in being more involved? If you wish to know more about the roles and responsibilities of board members and eligibility to stand for election, please email Risa Smith, current GCA Board Vice-Chair: vice-chair@galianoconservancy.ca
If you are in the mood to do a bit of outdoor work prior to the AGM, we are organizing a short volunteer activity to do some weeding in the Nuts’a’maat Forage Forest. Join us at the MLC classroom at noon and get a bit of fresh air in good company!
Dr. Jennifer Grenz, our featured speaker at the GCA’s 2026 AGM
This year’s featured speaker: Dr. Jenniger Grenz
Our featured speaker this year will be Dr. Jennifer Grenz. Jennifer is an Indigenous ecologist, author, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest Resources Management at the University of British Columbia who researches invasive species management, ecological restoration, and Indigenous land stewardship while also writing books that bring Indigenous worldview and Western science together. The title of her talk will be announced soon.
AGM Agenda
(Link to more detailed agenda will be added closer to the date)
1:30PM – AGM Proceedings

Welcome & Acknowledgement of Shared Territory
Call to Order
Approval of Agenda (Link) and 2025 AGM Minutes (Link)
Chair’s Statement
Financial Report (Link to 2025 financial statements)
Program Updates / Staff Reports
Board Elections

2:45PM – Intermission
3:00PM – FEATURED SPEAKER: Dr. Jennifer Grenz, Assistant Professor of Applied Biology & Forest Ecology, Department of Forest Resources Management, UBC.
