Critical Distance - Under the Waves with the Southern Resident Killer Whales
2024-09-22 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Yellowhouse Art Centre, 2517 Sturdies Bay Rd, Galiano Island, BC, V0N 1P0, Canada
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be under the waves with our endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW)? We do and you can have an opportunity to step into the ocean with them during an open house being held on Galiano Island.
The Southern Gulf Islands Whale Sighting Network (SGISWN), sponsored by Saturna Island Marine and Education Society (SIMRES), is piloting CRITICAL DISTANCE throughout the islands using an immersive shared mixed reality (MR) experience that brings audiences into the world of the SRKWs.
Seen through the eyes of Kiki, an eight-year-old orca who carries the future of her pod on her shoulders, participants experience how Kiki communicates with her family through echolocation and together face the daily perils threatening her famous family, J Pod.
Please note there are age guidance restrictions, as MR is not recommended for those 10 years and under.
When & Where:
Galiano Island
Yellowhouse Art Centre
Sep 22, 2024 12-4 pm

Volunteer Thursdays in the Food Forest
2024-09-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-31 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-14 10:00 - 14:00 (Asia/Shanghai) and 16 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!

Millard Learning Centre Closed to Public - Deer Hunting Event
2024-11-27 12:00 - 2024-12-01 16:00 (America/Vancouver)
The Millard Learning Centre, including all hiking trails, will be closed to the public from Noon on Wednesday, November 27th until Dusk on Sunday, December 1st due to a scheduled hunting event preceding the Feed the People deer processing workshop. Hunting activities will follow the MLC deer hunting policy
Thank you for your understanding!
Questions or concerns? Please contact us!

Feed the People Workshop
2024-11-30 - 2024-12-01 | Millard Learning Centre, Galiano Island, 10825 Porlier Pass road, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N1P0, Canada
Join esteemed Penelakut & Galiano Island Elders for a weekend workshop on how to process black-tailed deer for local food resilience.
This annual event fills up quickly, click here for registration information:

Education – Feed the People

GCA at Lions Hall Holiday Market
2024-11-30 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Galiano Lions hall, 992 Burrill Rd, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N 1P0, Canada
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The Galiano Conservancy Association is excited to participate in two upcoming local Holiday Markets! You can find us at the Lions Hall Holiday Market on November 30th. We’ll be offering a range of unique products, including our Food Forest teas, seeds & goodies, alongside our new organic cotton GCA hats, tote bags, and t-shirts—perfect gifts for the environmentally conscious on your list!
Every purchase helps support our mission to protect the natural environment and foster a deeper connection to nature. The funds raised will directly contribute to our diverse programs, from land stewardship and habitat restoration to environmental education and sustainable food systems.
By shopping with us, you’re not just getting something special for the holidays—you’re making a lasting impact on conservation efforts across Galiano Island and the BC coast.
We hope to see you there!

GCA at South End Hall Holiday Market
2024-12-08 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Galiano Community Hall (South End), 141 Sturdies Bay Rd, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N 1P0, Canada
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The Galiano Conservancy Association is excited to participate in two upcoming local Holiday Markets! You can find us at the Galiano South End Community Hall Holiday Market on December 8th. We’ll be offering a range of unique products, including our Food Forest teas, seeds & goodies, alongside our new organic cotton GCA hats, tote bags, and t-shirts—perfect gifts for the environmentally conscious on your list!
Every purchase helps support our mission to protect the natural environment and foster a deeper connection to nature. The funds raised will directly contribute to our diverse programs, from land stewardship and habitat restoration to environmental education and sustainable food systems.
By shopping with us, you’re not just getting something special for the holidays—you’re making a lasting impact on conservation efforts across Galiano Island and the BC coast.
We hope to see you there!

Millard Learning Centre - Closed to the Public
2025-03-07 08:00 - 2025-03-10 09:00 (America/Vancouver) | Millard Learning Centre, Galiano Island, 10825 Porlier Pass road, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N1P0, Canada
The Millard Learning Centre is *closed* to the public this Friday March 7 through Sunday May 9 while Penelakut hunters harvest deer on the property. It will re-open on Monday.
Want to learn more? Check out our website! https://galianoconservancy.ca/conservation/deer/
