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Cedar Hill Golf Course Open House, June 20th, 5:30 – 9:30pm

Posted on June 15, 2012 by freewind

Saanich is looking for input from the public to determine how to utilize the 2nd floor Clubhouse facility.   CHGC Open House

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Sat 25th February, Browning Park “invasive plant removal”

Posted on February 12, 2012 by freewind

Come out to Browning Park on  Saturday February  25th from 9:30 – 11:30 am. Help out your community, get to know your neighbours, learn about Bowker Creek  & have fun. Rain or shine, snacks & tools provided. For more info … Continue reading →

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Invasive Plant Removal in Browning Park Nov.19th, 9:30 – 1130

Posted on November 8, 2011 by freewind

The BCI (Bowker Creek Initiative) & Saanich “Pulling together” is organizing another invasive plant removal on Nov 19th, 9:30 – 11:30. We are mainly removing Blackberries & Ivy. Come rain or shine, tools & snacks provided. for more info: 250-598-9837 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=271691352874401

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Browning Park Invasive removal Oct 29th 9:30 – 12

Posted on October 27, 2011 by freewind

Browning Park Riparian Restoration Facebook link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=276575542375452 Over the past several years the Municipality of Saanich has been able to make several improvements to Browning Park through a federal grant. Much of the work focused on restoration of the Bowker … Continue reading →

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SAANICH Cycling festival Sunday June 19th

Posted on June 17, 2011 by freewind

Community Bike Ride Poster  Saanich will hold their second cycling festival  this Saturday June 19th. for more info go to: http://saanichcyclingfestival.ca/.

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Shelbourne Valley Walkability Report

Posted on May 8, 2011 by freewind

 A group of local residents got together in  Sep 2010 & over the last 6 month have spent countless volunteer hours assessing the WALKABILITY  of the Shelbourne Valley.  Definition: WALKABILITY is a measure of how friendly & safe an area is to walking.  MISSION … Continue reading →

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Jane’s Walk 10 am 7th May

Posted on May 3, 2011 by freewind

For info on the Shelbourne Valley Jane’s Walks on May 7th: McRae Shelbourne Jane’s Walk poster

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Rain-Water, from a Liability to an Asset

Posted on April 15, 2011 by freewind

Our 20th century approach to rain  in urban area has created big problems with flooding & pollution. In some places urban planners, developers & engineers are starting to take a different approach. Examples are the rain garden on Trent str. or the new PCC … Continue reading →

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April 9th Browning Park planting work-party

Posted on March 31, 2011 by freewind

Everybody is welcome to come & help us remove invasive plants and plant native species on Saturday April 9th. Meet at the dead end of Browning St. at 9:45 am for instruction by Saanich staff. For more info: Browning Park … Continue reading →

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Bowker Creek Blueprint

Posted on February 11, 2011 by freewind

The Bowker Creek blueprint. Is a 100 year action plan to restore the Bowker Creek watershed.  If you live with in the CCA, you also live in the Bowker Creek watershed. The blueprint has been worked on by municipal staff from Saanich, … Continue reading →

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