Volunteer Second & Third Fridays - Ecological Restoration
2025-11-21 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-12-12 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-12-19 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-09 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-16 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-13 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-20 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
2025-11-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-22 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-29 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
2025-11-28 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-23 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-27 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
2025-12-05 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-06 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-03-06 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.

Wildcrafting Workshop: Forest Salve
2025-12-13 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Millard Learning Centre, Galiano Island, 10825 Porlier Pass road, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N1P0, Canada
Join us for this fun, family friendly event! We’ll meet at the Millard Learning Centre Classroom before heading out on a leisurely plant walk to discover the plants used in our salves. After the walk, we’ll cozy up in the Classroom for light refreshments and a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn all about the salve making process. Each participant will leave with a salve, perfect to enjoy yourself or to share as a gift!
This workshop is for all ages, children 12 and under attend for free (must be accompanied by an adult). We’ll have activities planned for all ages!
Cost is $20 per participant. Click here to register.

2026 New Year's Day Walk
2026-01-01 13:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | Millard Learning Centre, Galiano Island, 10825 Porlier Pass road, Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N1P0, Canada
The Galiano Conservancy’s New Year’s day walk has become a yearly tradition for many of us. It is the perfect occasion to dust off our hiking boots to explore the beautiful trails of the Millard Learning Centre, while connecting with like-minded community members and starting the year on the ‘right foot’.
It is also an opportunity for the Conservancy to give back to the community that supports us, by providing some comforting food and drinks that can be enjoyed by the walkers around the outdoor fire (weather permitting), or inside the MLC classroom.
DATE & TIME: January 1, 2026. 1:30 PM until 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Millard Learning Centre (10825 Porlier Pass Road, Galiano Island)
EVENT: Fun walk through the newly-created Wetland trail
WHAT TO BRING: Dress warm, and wear study, waterproof boots. Come prepared for rain – this walk will happen rain or shine!
REFRESHMENTS: Home-made soup & bread, sweets and hot beverages will be served
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Kids and leashed pets are welcome
PARKING: Available on site and along Porlier Pass road
ACCESSIBILITY: If you have mobility issues, you are welcome to park your vehicle near the MLC classroom. You can also join us only for the refreshment portion of the event (food will be served starting around 2:30 PM).
We hope to see you there!!

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
