Volunteer Thursdays in the Food Forest
2026-01-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-22 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-29 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-05 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-12 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-05 10:00 - 14:00 (Asia/Shanghai) and 5 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
2026-01-16 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-13 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-20 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-03-13 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-03-20 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-10 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
2026-01-23 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-27 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-03-27 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
2026-02-06 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-03-06 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-03 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.

Indigenous Drumstick and Rattle-making Workshop
2026-03-07 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Millard Learning Centre, Galiano Island, 10825 Porlier Pass road, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N1P0, Canada
Following the powerful two-day drum-making workshop led by Sandy and Charity Morris, where participants learned to craft their own ceremonial drum, the Galiano Conservancy Association is honoured to invite the community to continue this journey of learning and cultural connection.
On Saturday, March 7th at 1:00 PM, join knowledge-holders Terry Wilson (Tsartlip) and Francine Spahan (W̱SÁNEĆ & Nlaka’pamux), for a hands-on workshop at the Millard Learning Centre, where participants will craft traditional rattles and drumsticks using natural materials such as deer hide, bone, wood, and pebbles.
Both instruments, like the drum itself, hold deep cultural meaning. Used in ceremony, song, and healing, they carry the sound and spirit of connection to land and community. This workshop continues to build on the relationships and teachings at the heart of the Restoring the Balance project, guided by Indigenous knowledge-holders who share their skills and stories with generosity and care.
Workshop details:• Date: Saturday, March 7th – 1:00 PM start• Location: Millard Learning Centre
Refreshments will be provided
• Sessions:Rattle Making : 1PM-2:30PM, cost $50Drumstick Making : 2:30PM-4PM, cost $50Both Sessions : $90 total
• All are participants welcome.
To request more information on this workshop, please email RTB@galianoconservancy.ca.To register for one, or both parts of the workshop, please click on the event page HERE.
This community event was made possible through the financial support of the Ecclesiastical Community Impact Grant

Food Forest Saturdays: Biochar Burn
2026-03-14 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Millard Learning Centre, Galiano Island, 10825 Porlier Pass road, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N1P0, Canada
Join us on March 14th in the Food Forest for the first of an exciting series of Food Forest Saturdays!

We will be creating a Biochar burn together. Biochar is a way of transforming “waste” material such as pruned branches into nutrient rich material that improves soil health– and it reduces atmospheric release of carbon! Learn more at this free event for all ages, led by Cedana our Sustainable Food Systems coordinator.

Snacks and Forest Garden tea will be provided…and we might even have some marshmallows to roast over the kiln!

Please RSVP to cedana.bourne@galianoconservancy.ca, and stay tuned for more Food Forest Saturdays in the coming months.

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!!

Spring Nature Buddies
2026-03-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Galiano Community Hall (South End), 141 Sturdies Bay Rd, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N 1P0, Canada
Spring Nature Buddies!

All little kiddos and parents welcome Mondays 11AM-12PM at the South Hall Playspace! Come play and have fun in nature with GCA educators!
March 30th, April 13th, 20th, & 27th
