When Life Hands You Invasives, Make Art - Explores the Connection Between Art and Nature Local fibre artist, ink maker and basket weaver Christi York teams up with local conservationist Hunter Jarrat to give informative and entertaining slide presentations about their particular passions. Christi hand harvests plant materials, often the ever present invasive species that […]
NALT will be at SEEDY SUNDAY on March 1, 2026 10am - 3pm! Stop by and say hello! Learn more about Seedy Sunday
Tool Maintenance & Sharpening Workshop: When: Saturday, March 7 from 1-3 pm Where: NALT Native Plant Nursery Who: Sean Rustemeyer will lead the workshop Cost: $10/ participant; payment via e-transfer at time of registration (admin@nalt.bc.ca with memo "Tool Workshop") To register, email plants@nalt.bc.ca Workshop description: Learn the basics for cleaning and sharpening your own tools […]
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!
A Friends of Cottle Creek Event - Join local experts from the Friends of Cottle Creek and RDN Drinking Water and Watershed Protection staff to learn more about the restoration and monitoring projects happening in Cottle Creek. Please dress for the weather as this program will run in rain or shine (Location: 605 Nottingham Dr, […]
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 […]
Tea Making Workshop at NALT Native Plant Nursery: When: Saturday, May 9th from 1:00 - 2:30 pm Where: NALT Native Plant Nursery Who: Jain Alcock-White from Champagne Hill Botanicals Cost: suggested donation of $20/ participant To register, email: plants@nalt.bc.ca Workshop description: This workshop is an invitation to slow down, taste the land, and connect with […]
Join Nature Nanaimo Exploring the Uncommon and Rare Species of Garry Oak Ecosystems with Hunter Jarrat Presentation Description: "Garry Oak and associated ecosystems are among the most Endangered in Canada. Less than 5% remains in near natural condition in Southwestern British Columbia, while facing ongoing existential challenges and threats. As a result, this ecosystem is often […]
NALT's new Friends of Northfield Marsh Committee is organizing a Litter Clean up on the trails and green space of Northfield Marsh on Sunday May 24th from 10am - 12pm. All tools are provided. Meet on Mountain Vista Rd by the park trailhead (beside syuwen'ct elementary parking lot).