Ecological Restoration Tours at Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve

Join ecologist Chris Drake of Coast Alive Stewardship Services this summer at Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve!

You will learn about:

• How this nature reserve was once a golf course and has since been stewarded into a productive and vibrant wetland and forest.

• Restoring a variety of ecosystem types including wetlands and Garry oak meadows

• Successfully controlling invasive species

• Propagating and growing native plants

• Protecting native plants from deer

• Reducing wildfire risk, including information on fire-resistant & drought-tolerant plants

• Enhancing wildlife habitat – birds, bats, frogs, beavers and beyond!

Wildlife habitat supplies will be available for purchase by Coast Alive Stewardship Service

• Nesting boxes for local birds

• Bird baths and mini-ponds

• Wire cages to protect trees and shrubs from deer browse.

The walk is approximately 2 kilometers. Please bring your own water and sun protection. After the walk enjoy a beautiful view of the lake and soak up the sun in our picnic area. There’s lots of space for kids to safely run and play, but sorry, no dogs allowed.

$10 per adult, kids free – all proceeds help fund further restoration projects. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

For more information contact info@saltspringconservancy.ca.

Please register on our site:
https://saltspringconservancy.ca/event/ecological-restoration-tours-at-blackburn-lake-nature-reserve-2/2026-09-05/2/