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:
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Secure habitat through Conservation Covenants and acquisitions such as Cottle Lake Park in Linley Valley and Mount Benson Regional Park.
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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.
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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
Pollinator Project
photo: Lynda Stevens
School Water Stewards
Harewood Plains
photo: Lynda Stevens
Bat Conservation
Western Painted Turtle
Salamander City
photo: Geoff Mumford
Linley Valley
photo: Sandy Shaw
Mount Benson
photo: Kevin White
Nanaimo River
Conservation Covenants
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