Bird Watching in the South Wellington Area
Bird watching is a popular and rewarding year-round family activity and one you can enjoy from your own backyard. The geography of The South Wellington area offers some excellent habitat for wild birds and there are numerous year round and seasonal species to observe.
To help you get more enjoyment from the time you spend with the birds, we invite you to download these free information-packed brochures.
Providing Water for Birds
Making Your Windows Safe for Birds
Return of the Scythe
Canadians are pulling the plug on lawn-care power tools and turning to eco-friendly reel mowers and even the Grim Reaper's favourite instrument.
Article by
Alex Roslin -
The Globe and Mail - Friday August 31, 2007.
NALT Native Plant Nursery
The Nanaimo Area Land Ttrust native plant nursery is located on the VanKeorkle property, 3145 Frost Road, off Spruston Road.
Nursery Hours are 10:00am to 4:00pm Wednesday and Saturday.
Please call NALT at 250-714-1990 or Susan Fisher, Nursery Manager at 250-816-6466 for more information.
B.C. Conservation Data Centre
Providing information on species and ecosystems at risk.
Species at Risk in BC
This web site will help you; learn about species at risk and the threats they face, learn which species at risk are in your area, and learn how Local Governments can help conserve species at risk.
Canada Plant Hardiness
Canada's plant hardiness map provides insights about what can grow where.
Lifestyle Ideas
Green Tips
Garden for Wildlife
Get Informed
Deal With Reality or Reality Will Deal With You
Grassroots Rot
Environmental Law Center-University of Victoria
Environmental Action Network
Plastic in the Ocean
Food Security Issues on Vancouver Island
