Salmon BBQ – April 30
What: Salmon BBQ fundraiser Community Event
When: April 30, 2023
Where: Scowlitz Band Office – 12892 Moses Dr.
Come out and meet some neighbours, have some awesome food, and play some poker if you want.
Fraser Valley Native Plant Species Sale
The Fraser Valley Conservancy’s Spring Native Plant Sale is on now.
1). View all the plants available to order now by going to their catalogue at…
Plant Catalogue
2) Get very detailed information about each plant by going to their Native Plant Guide which can be found at the bottom of the link above or by going to…
https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/FVC-Native-Plants-guide-Aug-2018-web.pdf
Many of the popular plants sell out quickly, so get them while you can!
A Look from Past to Present Webinar by Fraser Valley Conservancy
đź“Ł Nature Stewardship School – A Look from Past to Present
A Look from Past to Present
Working With Nature to Curb Climate Change
Lessons from the Sumas Prairie Flood
Our Nature Stewardship School hosts community workshops teaching a variety of skills on how you can help our local wildlife.
We are hosting our first webinar of the year on February 16th.
Join us and hear from local expert Dr. Mike Pearson and the FVC’s Laura Brodey.
This free online workshop will cover the following:
• How the historic Fraser Valley landscape was formed over time.
• Understanding floodplains, water connectivity, and the Sumas flood.
• How the current Fraser Valley landscape stands to be impacted by climate change.
• Connecting knowledge of the past with awareness of the present to plan for a healthy climate future.
Participants are encouraged to bring any related questions for discussion during the live Q&A portion of the webinar.
Date and Timing
Wednesday, February 16th
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location
Zoom
To Register for this free webinar, copy and paste this link into your browser and reserve your spot.
https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E355462QE&id=14
Free Webinar about Invasive Species in the Fraser Valley, October 27th, 2021 6:30 pm
A free webinar about local invasive species is being offered on OCTOBER 27th by Fraser Valley Conservation (FVC) and the Fraser Valley INVASIVE Species Society.
Topics to be included are…
1) What Makes Something and Invasive Species in the Fraser Valley
2) Tips for Controlling Local Invasive Plants
3) Problems with Invasive Animals
4) What You Can do to Help Create a Healthy Environment
Participants are encouraged to bring any invasive species related questions for discussion during the live Q&A portion of the Webinar
Dates & Timing
Wednesday, October 27th
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Zoom
This is a free online event, click on the following to register!
Space is limited, so register now!
Announcing Fraser Valley Conservacy (FVC) Fall Native Plant Species Sale
Fraser Valley Conservancy (FVC) Fall Native Plant Species Sale:
This is just to let the neighbourhood know about The Fraser Valley Conservancy’s Fall Native Plant Sale, which has started now.
FVC are taking orders via their website (read on) now, but you will be told where in Abbotsford to pick up your order on October 2.
Native Trees and Shrubs:
The Fall sale is focused on trees and shrubs. Quantities are limited for certain items, so it is good to get your order in early to ensure you don’t miss out.
How to Order:
• If you have been thinking of gardening with more native species, read through the following page for all information https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/fall-native-plant-sale-2021/
• Once you read the entire webpage about the “Important Plant Sale Information” just click on the online shop link where you can read about/order your plants. Their order page can also be located by scrolling back to the top, and clicking on FVC SHOP within the green banner.
Online Plant Manual:
A detailed guide, Gardening with Native Plants in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley – Your guide to creating a backyard that supports nature can be ordered along with your plants or you can read it for free at the following…
https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/FVC-Native-Plants-guide-Aug-2018-web.pdf
Happy Gardening.
FVC Educational Fun and Outdoor Workshop, August 21 2021.
