Events & Public Meetings
Old-Growth Strategic Review – Feedback – Get Involved
It’s been a while since I last posted! I’ve been making my grandson a quilt for his 18th birthday. While sewing like the wind, my thoughts go back to all the fond memories I have from his early years. I’ve had the privilege to watch him grow into the wonderful young man he is today.…
Our thanks to Cowichan Tribes and the Cowichan Stewardship Round Table
In my experience, the Cowichan Stewardship Round Table is a wonderful example of the term “brain trust”. But don’t take my word for it; I encourage you to come to their monthly meetings on the third Thursday of the month (with the sometimes exception of July and August) from 9 am to 12 noon at…
Quw’utsun Cowichan Heritage River Day Celebration
We will have a table at this event! So excited to be a part of this celebration. Quw’utsun Cowichan Heritage River Day Celebration Saturday, September 28th, 2019 from 10:00am – 3:00pm Gather at 222 Cowichan Way, old VIU site near Superstore in Duncan. A short walk to a river site on Cowichan Tribes’ land. Free…
Global Climate Strike – 20-27, 2019
This is not a drill. The climate emergency is already here. Please stand with the young strikers as they fight for their future and the future of our planet! JOIN US IN FIGHTING FOR OUR FUTURE It’s going to take all of us to end the age of fossil fuels and solve the climate crisis.…
Private Managed Forest Land Program Review
Deadline for responding is tomorrow! Super important to let the government know where you stand! July 22nd, 2019 Visit This Page: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/privatemanagedforest
Meeting – Thursday, May 23 at 6:30
We have just heard from Area I director Klaus Kuhn that there will be a meeting at the Youbou Community Hall on Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 to give us the results of the Torrent Flow Assessment. The information will no doubt guide Save Our Holmes Society as we continue our opposition to any logging…
Forest March – Saturday April 6, 2019
Join us on Saturday April 6 at 10:00 AM at the parking lot by Arbutus Park in Youbou. We are joining many groups in BC who are concerned about the state of our forests and watersheds. We will take a gentle hike, snap some photos and return for lunch. Burritos and Sundaes! Lunch is free…
Meet and Greet – November 24, 2018
Save Our Holmes society invites you to a Meet and Greet on Saturday, November 24 from 1:00 to 3:00 in the basement of the Youbou Community Church. Please drop by, say hello to the directors and check out the information we have regarding your ongoing concerns about TimberWest’s plans to log Mt. Holmes and Mt.…