Nature House, Friday, August 15
Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:56AM 10:00 AM Junior Biologists: Purple Martin Monitoring (youth)
Location: Telegraph Harbour Marina
Did you know that, with the help of volunteers, the Purple Martin coastal population has skyrocketed around BC since the implementation of nest boxes? You’ve likely seen, or heard, these vocal swallows around the island - swooping through Telegraph Harbour, chattering at the Hollyberry Lagoon, or catching the updrafts behind the ferry. Join us for a special monitoring session where we’ll observe nestlings preparing to fledge, explore the fascinating story of their migration and evolution, and watch selection in action through the lives of a few mating pairs.
2:00 PM Expert Excursion with Stephanie Cottell (youth, adults)
Location: Meadow Valley (meet at the trailhead at the end of Kenwood road, where it meets Meadow Valley road).
Join local conservation professional and nature enthusiast Stephanie Cottell for a guided walk along the north end of the Lawrence Valley Trail. Through the lens of ecological protection and conservation, discover the unique plants and other-than-human beings that thrive under the care of a conservation covenant. Learn how this protected land supports biodiversity - and how you can help protect it too.
The ThINC Team