Galiano Conservancy

Food Forest Saturday Sessions- Nuts'a'maat Forage Forest
2026-07-18 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Millard Learning Centre, Galiano Island, 10825 Porlier Pass road, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N1P0, Canada
Join us for once-monthly Saturday Sessions from 10AM-2PM in the Food Forest/Nuts’a’maat Forage Forest, and enjoy time getting your hands dirty while learning about sustainable food systems, local plants, and herbalism!
Cedana will be leading a variety of activities throughout the season, suitable for all ages- this month, June 13th, we will be working in the Nuts’a’maat Forage Forest. To find the Nuts’a’maat Forage Forest, follow the road past the GCA office along the left fork down to the classroom.

Tools and refreshments will be provided, as well as Forest Garden tea!
Please email cedana.bourne@galianoconservancy.ca to register and with any questions.

Volunteer Thursdays in the Food Forest
2026-07-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-13 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-10 10:00 - 14:00 (Asia/Shanghai) and 6 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 Fourth Fridays - Trail Building
2026-07-24 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-08-28 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-09-25 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia
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.

Kids Campout
2026-08-06 10:00 - 2026-08-07 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | Millard Learning Centre, Galiano Island, 10825 Porlier Pass road, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N1P0, Canada
We’re calling all kids ages 8-12 for an overnight camp at the Galiano Conservancy Millard Learning Centre on Galiano island!
Registration link here.

Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch are provided by the GCA and prepared together by the campers.

All you need to bring is a packed lunch for Day 1.

The GCA will provide tents and sleeping mats, so all you need to bring is a sleeping bag and pillow!

Early bird registration is $175/participant before June 20th , and cost is $200/participant after June 20th . Contact us about our Bursary Fund for financial assistance!
Do you know a youth over 13 but keen to camp? We need youth leaders, contact us!

We’re so excited to have a blast in the beautiful woods and beaches of the Millard Learning
Centre together!

Volunteer First Friday - Nuts'a'maat Forage Forest
2026-08-07 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-09-04 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-10-02 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.

Process-Based Restoration Workshop
2026-08-08 - 2026-08-09 | Millard Learning Centre, Galiano Island, 10825 Porlier Pass road, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N1P0, Canada
Students Learning about Process-based Ecological Restoration
The BC Wildlife Federation is bringing a free watershed restoration workshop to Galiano Island.
Join us for this 2-day workshop on Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration (LTPBR)! 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. Spots for this workshop are limited to 15 participants, so if you are interested, please register right away!
Dates: August 8-9, 2026
Saturday August 8: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
Sunday August 9: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
Where: Galiano Island, BC
Cost: FREE ($100+ value)
For more information or to register, please contact:
Erika Kolli, Wetlands Education Program Coordinator
Phone: 604-882-9988 ext. 304
Email: wep@bcwf.bc.ca

Volunteer Second & Third Fridays - Ecological Restoration
2026-08-14 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-08-21 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-09-11 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-09-18 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-10-09 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-10-16 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.

Musical Walkalong 2026
2026-08-23 13:30 - 16:00 (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 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.
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 below to purchase tickets – Available Now!
We hope to see you there!
PERFORMER LINEUP TO BE ANNOUNCED!
