South Thormanby Island Conservation and Improvement Work party trip posted

New on the Events List: a work party trip 28-30 September 2024  (Saturday to Monday).

Information: Two-night conservation trip with Cynthia Kennedy and Nick Heath to Simson Prov Park on S Thormanby Island Sunshine Coast. We will travel by kayak (approx. 3 NM) from Coopers Green boat ramp to Farm Bay. We will camp at a pleasant basic site, without facilities. More details are on the event posting.

Work party activities may include:

  • invasive plant maintenance- begun 2023/24 - we worked on ivy and blackberry
  • volunteers for checking walking trail routes, and clearing the trail's corridor of overgrown vegetation (brushing)
  • minor re-routing work on a waterlogged trail by a beaver pond
  • temporary signage of trails
  • a beach clean-up

Opportunities for recreational paddling from the campsite if time permits and an agreed safety regimen are observed. SKABC has received a grant from the BC Park Enhancement Fund for this work, reimbursement of ferry fares can be made. See the Events List to sign up.

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