Galiano Conservancy

UVic Student Presentations
2025-07-12 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | Millard Learning Centre, Galiano Island, 10825 Porlier Pass road, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N1P0, Canada
You are cordially invited to join us at the Millard Learning Centre classroom on Saturday July 12, 2025, 4:00pm-5:30pm, for a public talk by UVic Environmental Studies and Restoration of Natural Systems students.The students will be presenting the projects they worked on during their intensive field course held at the Millard Learning Centre in 2025.These students have worked hard to develop projects which answer important ecological and environmental questions of direct value to the Galiano community.We hope to see many of you!This is a FREE event and refreshments will be served.

Beach Buddies!
2025-07-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-21 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver) | Montague Harbour Marine Park

Volunteer Thursdays in the Food Forest
2025-07-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-31 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-04 10:00 - 14:00 (Asia/Shanghai) and 3 more dates | Millard Learning Centre, Galiano Island, 10825 Porlier Pass road, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N1P0, Canada
Every Thursday, you have the opportunity to join our Sustainable Food Systems coordinator Cedana Bourne, and our dedicated team of interns and volunteers in the GCA’s Food Forest. These 4-hour sessions will help you learn about all aspects of plant care, in the company of like-minded individuals who care about the environment, collaboration and creating a healthier world. You will get hands-on experience with soil building, composting, watering, harvesting, propagating, potting, etc. within a small nursery setting. Please bring sun protection, water and food, and dress appropriately. We hope you join us!

Volunteer Second & Third Fridays - Ecological Restoration
2025-07-18 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-19 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-08 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-15 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-09-12 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-09-19 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | Millard Learning Centre, Galiano Island, 10825 Porlier Pass road, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N1P0, Canada
On the Second & Third Fridays of the month, join us for hands on Ecological Restoration projects! This is a great opportunity to learn more about our ongoing restoration work from our knowledgeable staff while learning more about the GCA owned and managed properties on Galiano.

Please get in touch to let us know you’ll be joining us! The morning volunteer session is from 9:30 am to noon; the afternoon session is from 1 pm to 3:30 pm. Feel free to join us for either or both.

Volunteer Fourth Fridays - Trail Building
2025-07-26 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-22 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-09-26 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver)
On the Fourth Friday of the month, join us for trail building, across different GCA properties! This is a great opportunity to learn more about trail building techniques from our knowledgeable staff while helping to build and maintain the network of hiking trails.

Please get in touch to let us know you’ll be joining us! The morning volunteer session is from 9:30 am to noon; the afternoon session is from 1 pm to 3:30 pm. Feel free to join us for either or both.

Volunteer First Friday - Nuts'a'maat Forage Forest
2025-08-01 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-09-05 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Millard Learning Centre, Galiano Island, 10825 Porlier Pass road, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N1P0, Canada
Every First Friday of the month, join us in the Nuts’a’maat Forage Forest to help tend to this unique ecocultural restoration garden. Activities include planting, weeding, harvesting, trail maintenance, and ecological monitoring. This is a great opportunity to learn more about traditional edible, medicinal, and fiber plants from our knowledgeable staff while contributing to the growth and development of a native forest garden.
Please get in touch to let us know you’ll be joining us! The morning volunteer session is from 9:30 am to noon; the afternoon session is from 1 pm to 3:30 pm. Feel free to join us for either or both.
This site is easily accessible from the parking area of the classroom facility at the Millard Learning Centre, so it’s a great place to get an introduction to our restoration program.

Family Compost Barrel Workshop
2025-08-01 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Millard Learning Centre, Galiano Island, 10825 Porlier Pass road, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N1P0, Canada

Kids Camp Day 1 of 2
2025-08-07 10:00 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver)

Kids Camp Day 2 of 2
2025-08-08 10:00 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver)

Musical Walkalong 2025
2025-08-24 13:30 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Millard Learning Centre, Galiano Island, 10825 Porlier Pass road, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N1P0, Canada
Come experience nature through music and art!
Join us at the Millard learning Centre (10825 Porlier Pass Road, Galiano Island) on Sunday, August 24th from 1:30pm to 5pm, for the 13th annual Musical Walkalong!
This family-friendly event features a walking route through scenic forest trails at the Galiano Conservancy, followed by a celebration in the afternoon at the Millard Learning Centre, featuring locally made food and beverages, as well as a performance by the Coastal Blood Singers. 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.
The hall in the MLC classroom building is equipped with an access ramp and gender-neutral bathrooms, and shaded areas will be provided for those who want to stay out of the sun during the Main Stage performance.
The MLC parking lot is equipped with two high-speed EV charging stations, as well as bike parking and a bike repair station.
Tickets are sold on a sliding scale basis, ensuring that no one is turned away at the door due to cost. Whether you choose to join us for the walk, the celebration, or both, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature, art, and community.
Click here to purchase tickets! https://galiano-conservancy-association.tickit.ca/events/30727-musical-walkalong-2025
We hope to see you there!
PERFORMER LINEUP:
Mary Greenwood, harp
Sturdies Baybs, choir
Anna Bigland-Pritchard, voice & guitar looping
Phillip Buller and Danny Elmes, upright bass & guitar
Lyra Higgs, flute
Mike & Annie Brown, violin & clarinet
Kirsten Grove-White, voice & lute
Rob Butterfield and Richard Blair, upright bass, guitar, voice, & mandolin
Roksan Parfitt, watercolour & mixed media
Marvin Wilson, live carving
Sofia Silverman, wheel pottery
Jeanne Erickson, acrylic painting

Quadra Hill Open House
2025-09-27 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Millard Learning Centre, Galiano Island, 10825 Porlier Pass road, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N1P0, Canada
Come see the new Quadra Hill property on a guided hike, review the draft stewardship plan, share feedback, ask questions and enjoy light refreshments! Please be aware that the Quadra Hill nature reserve has no washrooms or running water, and all dogs must be on a leash.
See schedule below!

1pm– A moderate guided hike to see different areas of the property.
Location: Meet at MLC 12:45pm to ride the community bus to the site (Melissa and McCoskrie neighbours are welcome to meet at the end of Melissa Rd)
1:45pm- Community bus returns to MLC for presentations.
2pm– Open House at MLC classroom. Staff and board members will be present with displays and light refreshments.
2:30pm– Draft stewardship plan presentation by staff.
3pm– Community members are invited to ask questions and provide feedback on the draft stewardship plan.

We hope to see you there!
