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The planning, design, and outreach phase of the Colquitz Park Green Shores Demonstration Project is well underway. In the winter, spring, and summer of 2024, the project team conducted design workshops, community engagement, training, and technical studies in the District of Saanich.

Green Shores level 2 training will be offered April 25 to April 26. Register today!

Come visit with SCBC’s Greenspace for All team this August to chat about the importance of equitable access to nature and its associated benefits, such as cooler temperatures, enhanced beauty, improved mental and physical health, biodiversity, and resiliency to climate change fo

Cats and Birds in the News For nearly a decade, the Stewardship Centre for BC’s Cats and Birds project has promoted responsible cat ownership and best practices to protect wildlife from free-roaming cats. Over the past year, public concerns and input from humane organizations have con

We are delighted to present our summer edition for your reading pleasure. In this issue, we discuss why trees are important to healthy shorelines, native plants that help guard against erosion, where to seek nature-based inspiration for your shoreline project, and upcoming Green Shore

Visit the Green Shores team at the following events to learn how Green Shores nature-based solutions are being applied on shorelines in your community and how they benefit people, property, and wildlife. April 12-14, Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC) R

Extra, Extra!  New Edition of the Shoreline Spotlight Newsletter  Learn about Green Shores and how nature-based solutions are protecting waterfront properties coast-to-coast.  Shoreline Spotlight is a quarterly newsletter sharing news, resources, case studies, and learning opportuniti

Calling Waterfront Homeowners! You May Be Eligible for a Free Green Shores for Homes Shoreline Assessment. The Stewardship Centre for BC is looking for shoreline property owners on the east coast of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands to participate in the Green Shores for Homes pro

Green Shores, Applying Nature-Based Solutions in the Foreshore Join us on Wednesday, March 20 at 9:00 am PST, to welcome Cori Barraclough and Dr. Donna Marie Bilkovic, who will discuss their experiences in applying nature-based solutions in coastal and lakefront foreshore areas. They

Green Bylaws in Action on the Lower Mainland Lunch-Hour Learning Webinar Recording We had a great lineup of panellists on Thursday, March 7, 2024. We learned about the real-world successes and challenges experienced by two Lower Mainland communities while planning and implementing gre