Seminar: Join the Community Search for Lost Saanich Plants with IMERSS

Are you fascinated by native plants? Want to learn more about how to find rarely spotted species? Or want to become part of a community interested in searching for these plants together? Then join us for an interactive seminar on the lost plants of the Saanich Peninsula!

We will talk about

1) the stories that an updated Saanich plant inventory reveals,

2) which species are missing but may still be out there to look for,

3) tips and tricks for finding and identifying these lost friends, and

4) tools to use to guide your efforts.

This event is informal and flexible with plenty of time to chat. We don’t have all the solutions, and we will welcome input on how to go about searching for these species. Snacks will be provided, and we hope to offer a quick take-home craft activity for you to enjoy. 
 

Where: Swan Lake Nature House - 3873 Swan Lake Road

When: Saturday, August 22nd, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Who: Participants must be aged 14+. Any level of plant expertise (or none) is welcome!

Cost: Free

Parking: 

Please view the Parking page on our website (link embedded).

Accessibility information: 

We aim to make the Nature House accessible to all individuals.  If you have specific accessibility accommodations or questions, please contact us (link embedded).  

Entrance and Facilities:

The Nature House entrance is equipped with an automatic door opener and is approximately 85 meters from the main parking lot on a gravel path.  

Inside the Nature House, there are two All Gender Universal Design washrooms and a water fountain with a water bottle filling station at the end of the hall.   

We do not have braille or auditory interpretation for our exhibits at this time. 

Accessible Parking:

There are two accessible parking spaces approximately 11 metres from the front door of the Nature House at the end of Swan Lake Rd. 

Accessible Drop-off and Pick-up:

An accessible drop-off and pick-up location is positioned 10 metres the right of the Nature House entrance and has space for one vehicle at a time. There is no parking at the drop-off/pick-up location.  

Service Dogs and Animals:

Certified service dogs (or service dogs in training) are permitted at the Nature Sanctuary, including the Nature House. Per Bylaw #7462, all other domestic animals are prohibited on site.