Category Archives: conservation

Articles about conservation. Note: some information may come from the conservation coordinator in SKABC but pertain, e.g. to camp sites. Those articles should (also) be categorized as “trip planning”, since camp site information is relevant when planning a trip.

New tent platforms in Howe Sound

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Admin

The first phase of our 2024 Howe Sound projects is complete with the construction of five tent platforms at two sites. Yellow cedar lumber for this project had been purchased by the club in May of 2023 and stored at … Continue reading →

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Belcarra ivy-pull hike recap

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Admin

Removal of invasive species has become a tradition for SKABC and part of our conservation program within Metro Vancouver Regional Parks’ area. Some years we paddle in, but this year we hiked and it worked out well. Club members met … Continue reading →

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Photos: Belcarra invasive plant “paddle and pull”

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Admin

Thanks to everyone who came out March 16 for the “paddle and pull” with Deb and Kapila. Another opportunity is April 9 and spots are still available as of this posting. This is a cooperative effort through Metro Vancouver Regional … Continue reading →

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Short Film: Howe Sounding

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Admin

Thom Kline and Susan Johnson met with Steve Best and Brian Pegg at Islet View on the Howe Sound Marine Trail on July 12. They stayed two nights, paddled to Thornbrough Channel and stayed one night at Zorro Bay. Thom … Continue reading →

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Tent platform started at Islet View campsite

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Admin

Steve B, Brian P, Thom K and Sue J paddled to Islet View in Howe Sound this past Monday. The group marked a site for the next tent platform (see template wood on Steve’s boat as he launches) and did … Continue reading →

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