Tsolum River Restoration Society

08/03/2026

Are you interested in helping Western toads? Uploading sightings of Western toads to iNaturalist is a great way to help conservation efforts. If you’d like to learn more about Western toads and how to use iNaturalist, come to our free workshop on Wednesday night! All ages are welcome. Please email [email protected] for more information.

07/15/2026

The open house for the Anderton Avenue riverbank restoration is today from 3:30-7 at the site near the 5th street bridge - across from the Filberg Centre. Project watershed has been involved with the City on the possible designs and promoting a natural (vs hard wall) riverbank restoration similar to Kus-kus-sum.

The City is now seeking public feedback on these design options. Input from this round of engagement will help guide the development of a preferred option, which will be refined through detailed design and construction.

Take the online survey on the following website, open July 13 – August 10.
Hard copies will also be available at City Hall.

The City is seeking community input to help shape the Anderton Riverside Restoration project to naturalize the shoreline and improve flood protection.

07/07/2026

Walking with Past Spirits- Tsolum River Nature Walk

Join us for a walk with local expert, Laura O'Brien, and learn about the fascinating history of the Tsolum River watershed on this Sunday, July 12 from 10:00am to 12:30 pm. Meet at the parking lot of Tsolum Spirit Park, located on Tsolum River Road.
Please book your walk by filling the form below and specify the number of people joining the walk.

https://form.jotform.com/261686242541256?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0edsrsln&fbclid=IwY2xjawS6PSdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeg4RH0vbRtuAQxYND9_a9eSlLjLcQTyZLzujKPynb95s0Q9kXjJnc45WplWA_aem_rFM1Kn1Y4yn2NXFRykP3yA

Please click the link to complete this form.

07/06/2026

The Western Toad workshop is this saturday July 11th at 11am in Merville!

Please bring a folding chair if you need a seat and a smartphone if you have one. If possible, pre-download the iNaturalist Classic app before the workshop it will be helpful but not a necessity.

Please email Katie to register at [email protected].

https://maps.app.goo.gl/wkfSeVKP5a227JKf7

06/20/2026

See you there tomorrow!

06/19/2026

We are in the news again with CBC coverage about the invasive bullfrogs problem

A group of residents in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island are coming together to remove invasive American bullfrogs in local lakes and water bodies, with tadpole trapping workshops starting this weekend.

06/19/2026

We participated in the 2026 CV Art Gallery Youth in Media program- thank you to Cheri Mak'wala for this short film on the importance of small tributaries like Towhee Creek

Work placement video created by Cheri Mak'wala

06/19/2026

CV Community Foundation articles on two of our main projects: Brandt Legacy and RIBIT (Regional Invasive Bullfrog Initiative) in their 2026 annual
“Stronger Together Impact Report”. See:

Comox Valley Community Foundation is proud to share Stronger Together, our 2026 Impact Report celebrating partnerships, generosity and local spirit that is driving positive change and wellbeing in the

06/11/2026

There is room in this Saturday's class

06/05/2026

This presentation is about a proposal for new forestry legislation to protect water, restore damaged ecosystems, and keep forestry jobs. Hosted by Save our Forests Team on Monday June 15 at 7 p.m.