Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.  ~ Margaret Mead

Mountains

A mountain is a landform that rises high above its surroundings. Taller than a hill, it usually has steep slopes and a rounded or sharp peak.

Meadows & Forests

A meadow is an open habitat, or field, vegetated by grasses, herbs, and other non-woody plants. A forest is a large tract of land covered with trees and underbrush.

Watershed

A watershed is an area of land that catches rain and snow and drains or seeps into a marsh, stream, river, lake or groundwater.

About Us

Protecting Our Future

Since 1995, NALT has been working to fulfill our mission – to support, promote and protect the natural values of land and water in our area.

To accomplish our goal we:

  • Secure habitat through Conservation Covenants and acquisitions such as Cottle Lake Park in Linley Valley and  Mount Benson Regional Park.

  • Support biodiversity through the dissemination of plants and information at our Native Plant Nursery and through projects like Pollinator Paradise and Salamanders in the City.

  • Protect watersheds through engaging and activating communities in initiatives like the Nanaimo River Watershed Roundtable and the School Water Stewards Program.

400+

Members

200+

Dedicated Volunteers

13+

Conservation Covenants

871+

Hectares of Habitat Protected

Building a Culture of Stewardship

With your help, we are working to secure habitats, support biodiversity and protect watersheds with projects like these.

Native Plant Nursery

Native Plant Nursery

Pollinator Project

Pollinator Project

photo: Lynda Stevens

School Water Stewards

School Water Stewards

Harewood Plains

Harewood Plains

photo: Lynda Stevens

Bat Conservation

Bat Conservation

Western Painted Turtle

Western Painted Turtle

Salamander City

Salamander City

photo: Geoff Mumford

Linley Valley

Linley Valley

photo: Sandy Shaw

Mount Benson

Mount Benson

photo: Kevin White

Nanaimo River

Nanaimo River

 

Conservation Covenants

Conservation Covenants

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