Backyard Tree-Potting Party

Swishwash Island is a private nature sanctuary owned by the Nature Conservancy of Canada. It is a small beacon of biodiversity located in the middle arm of the Fraser River Estuary which is one of the most productive estuaries in the world.

Swishwash Island was donated to the Nature Conservancy of Canada by BC Packers Ltd. in 1999. Located next to the Vancouver International Airport, the island serves as a small yet important sanctuary for fish, birds and wildlife in an otherwise highly developed area.

The West Coast Stewardship team is looking for a few motivated individuals to join us for a morning of transplanting Douglas-fir seedlings to pots, in preparation for their trip to Swishwash Island in the fall for planting. We'll be having a backyard planting party at the home of our dedicated Swishwash Island caretaker. Everyone is welcome!

Spend a couple hours with NCC staff and volunteers and contribute to some of the behind-the-scenes stewardship efforts that make our organization tick. We are always greatly appreciative of the volunteers who help us power through these labour-intensive, yet essential tasks. You are helping us get these trees one step closer to their permanent home on Swishwash Island. Good company, tea, and snacks guaranteed!

Contact Melanie Kuzyk: bc@conservationvolunteers.ca