Keeping it Living 2012 is the third annual awareness and fundraising campaign, co-ordinated by Project Watershed Society, for the protection and restoration of the Courtenay River (K’ómoks) estuary.Several Experience the Estuary activities are happening from now until July 28, the day of the finale, which will include the Blue Forest: Art for the Estuary silent art auction and outdoor events.The first event for the public to Experience the Estuary is this Saturday (May 19). Two sets of nature walks, led by naturalist experts Art Martell and Frank Hovenden, will be a chance to explore the more natural areas of the estuary while highlighting the birds and plants of this important remaining habitat.Walks will start at 9 a.m. and at 10:30. Meet at the Rotary Viewing Stand on the Dyke Road. Participants can attend one or both outings, but numbers will be limited. Proper footwear is required as some of the trails are rough or wet.The walks are by donation, with proceeds going to the Keeping it Living 2012 campaign.For more information, contact estuary.projectwatershed@gmail.com. Visit the Keeping it Living website at www.keepingitliving.ca for more activities and for more detail on the campaign, the art auction and other events.— Comox Valley Project Watershed Society
Project Watershed Society is Keeping it Living in Comox Valley
Keeping it Living 2012 is the third annual awareness and fundraising campaign, co-ordinated by the Project Watershed Society.
PROJECT WATERSHED SOCIETY outings expose people to the ecosystem of the Courtenay River estuary.
