Shawnigan Adventure! IGS 9

Tuesday, April 26th

9am Leave for Shawnigan (Ms. Paas will lead us in song)

10am  Hosted by Ms. Hansen, she will show us many of the “sustainable” aspects of her farm and we will help by removing three types of invasive species she’s struggled to keep up with (labour for learning!)

Noon Enjoy lunch at any number of vendors in Shawnigan’s beautiful village (or bring your own).  

12:45 At the community’s Watershed Office, we will meet Sonia Furstenau, the Area B Director (aka Mayor) of Shawnigan who will introduce us to the challenge of toxic soil dumping in Shawnigan’s watershed. Afterwards we will take a hike of the of the area itself with two guides, Will and Ed. who are experts in geological make-up of the area.

3pm Bus to the “Sanctuary” where we will engage on an Kokisilah ecosystem adventure, afterwards we enjoy a campfire and some sunshine at the North Pool.

6pm The bus will pick us up for the ride home.

Please wear clothing appropriate to hiking, removing invasive species and hanging out in the wilderness. There is the opportunity to buy a lunch or you can bring your own.