PKOLS - Mount Douglas Conservancy

Annual Douglas Creek Salmon Transplant
2023-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Douglas Creek Bridge, FMV8+28R Saanich, British Columbia
You are invited to help us transplant 100+ dead salmon to help restore the ecological balance of Douglas Creek.
Meet at the new bridge/outdoor classroom site on Saturday, January 14, 2023 beginning at 10:00am
Park at either the Beach parking area and walk the Douglas Trail across Ash Rd to the Bridge, or you can park on Edgemont to access the bridge.
Note that each child must be accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian.
We very much hope you will be able to join us!

Garry Oak Restoration Work Party
2022-12-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-01 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | PKOLS (Mt. Douglas Park), Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
Work parties – Thursday mornings. Registered volunteers are updated by email when change/cancellation occurs.To confirm work party details for a specific date, please contact Judy, per info below.
Fall 2019 we started work in this Garry Oak area removing Himalayan Blackberry. Now that the bulk of that biomass is gone we are focused on digging out all and any missed root balls and root fragments to minimize subsequent regrowth.When this phase of our work is done we’ll plant out a variety of appropriate native trees, shrubs, and forbs linked to Garry Oak ecosystems. This restored site is now partially protected with split rail fencing to minimize human and canine incursion to prevent trampling of vegetation. We’ve also installed wire exclosures around species vulnerable to deer browsing. Saanich Parks is providing regular watering to increase long term survival of planted natives.
Parking near this site is available on the west side of Cedar Hill Road, Elnido Road (not Elnido Crescent please) and Harvest Lane.
The work site is next to the Park directory/map at the top of the Fire lane in the 4300 block of Cedar Hill Road.
Plant identification, tools, gloves, & work instruction provided on-site.
Phone Judy at 250-472-0515 or email to jandd_spearing@shaw.ca for further information.

30th Anniversary Celebration and Tree Planting Event
2022-11-26 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | PKOLS (Mt. Douglas Park) Beach Parking Lot, 4553 Cordova Bay Rd, Victoria, BC, V8N 4Y9, Canada
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Province of B.C. granting PKOLS (Mount Douglas) to the District of Saanich, the Friends of Mount Douglas Park Society will host a community event on Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 9:30am to 12:30pm, beginning at the PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park) beach parking lot.
The event will feature tree planting at two restoration sites, unveiling of new interpretive signage at the Douglas Creek Bridge/Outdoor Classroom, and a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the newly-constructed beach stairs. The Society will also present a cheque to Saanich for $10,000 as part of a $25,000 donation for the Bridge and Outdoor Classroom work. The Friends of Mt Douglas Park will also announce their new society name.
Saanich Mayor Dean Murdoch, Saanich Councillors, Saanich Parks Employees, and Friends of Mount Douglas Park Society members will be in attendance. The event is open to the general public.

Garry Oak Restoration Work Party
2022-11-24 10:00 - 12:00 UTC

Photography Contest
2022-07-27 08:00 - 2022-10-31 17:00 UTC | PKOLS (Mt. Douglas Park), Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
The Friends of Mt. Douglas Park Society are sponsoring a photography contest to help increase awareness of the park and its fragile, unique environment. As the Saanich website states: “Many fragile ecosystems exist within the park – from the rock outcrops at the summit to down between the tide lines on the beach.” “Please treat Mount Douglas Park with respect and preserve these sensitive habitats.” It is hoped that this contest will bring greater awareness of how unique and fragile the park is and how we can ensure the ecology of the park is protected and thrives. It is also hoped that new members will be inspired to join the society increasing the “friends” who are actively helping to preserve and maintain the park.
Contest Rules
