Galiano Conservancy

Volunteer Second & Third Fridays - Ecological Restoration
2026-07-10 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-07-17 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 Thursdays in the Food Forest
2026-07-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 14:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | 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!

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 Fourth Fridays - Trail Building
2026-07-24 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.
