In collaboration with Nature Nanaimo, NALT is very happy to present Bat Conservation on Vancouver Island: the Importance of Wetlands, Protected Areas and Forest Cover, a talk by Scott Wilson, a Research Scientists With Environment and Climate Change Canada. This free presentation is on Thursday, February 20th at 7 pm at the Beban Park Social […]
Hello NALT Members and Supporters, On Thursday, April 17th, 7 pm at the Beban Park Social Centre, room #2, join our friends from Nature Nanaimo for a presentation on Unlocking the Mysteries of the Black Swift with Paul Levesque and Christine Rock (See attached poster). The presentation will describe the natural history of the Endangered […]
Join us to celebrate Anneka & Peter Vankerkoerle and the Natural Abundance Native Plant Nursery. Take the guided walk with renowned ethnobotonist Dr. Nancy Turner. Bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy music that rocks (in a folksy way), interesting talks and guided walks! 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at 3145 Frost Road in Cassidy. […]
Join us this Saturday, June 21st at 10am for a workshop on Bat Box Building! Help us construct one of 10 bat boxes that will be used in bat conservation in our area! At this workshop you will: learn about the type of bat box that is suitable for our local bat species, use tools […]
Volunteers are invited to join NALT, the City of Nanaimo Parks staff and the Garry Oak Ecosystem Recovery Team (GOERT) to tackle invasive daphne and broom at Harewood Plains this Friday from 10am - 12pm. Meet us at the Harewood Mines Rd parking area. RSVP to stewardship@nalt.bc.ca to let us know you will be coming, […]
Paul Chapman, Executive Director will represent the Nanaimo & Area Land Trust at the Nanaimo Climate Connections 2025 — Nanaimo’s inaugural FREE community climate event, taking place at Wellington Hall in Nanaimo, Sept. 12th and 13th, 2025! The event is hosted by the Nanaimo Climate Action Hub. This year’s theme is: Local Actions in a […]
Hello Cat Stream Stewards! We are looking for volunteers for our restoration work party on Saturday September 27 (the day before River’s Day) from 10am – 12pm at our Pine Street restoration site. Come out on the 27th and celebrate Rivers Day by helping this urban stream continue to support salmonid species like Coho and […]
Although BC is a well-known scuba diving location, it is less appreciated that the vast majority of these species can be found in the intertidal and shallow sub-tidal zones that are accessible to snorkellers. In this talk, Sara will share her adventures and experiences, explaining the gear you need, the kinds of critters you will […]
NALT is supporting Irwin St Neighbours in creating a Pollinator 'Patch'way in their neighbourhood! Volunteers are needed to help with site preparation and planting on Saturday, April 4th from 10am - 12pm. Meet at 62 Irwin Street. Please RSVP to stewardship@nalt.bc.ca to let us know to expect you!
Join Walley Creek Streamkeepers on Saturday April 25 from 10am – 12pm for a riparian restoration workparty! We will be removing invasive species in an area that we have been actively restoring for the past several years. Please RSVP to stewardship@nalt.bc.ca to let us know that you plan to attend. We are meeting at Morningside […]
Our latest fundraiser is a new and fun one! We have a table at the upcoming Nanaimo Record Show on April 26th, 11am – 4pm at the Bowen Park Auditorium. Admission is $2 and kids under 12 are free. NALT will be selling a selection of sought after records alongside audiophiles and aficionados from all […]