HIES - Hornby Island Educational Society

11/04/2026

HIES AGM Nov 20th!

Friday, November 20th @ Room To Grow 2pm - 4pm Please join us in a review of all that HIES has achieved in the past year - & to celebrate our staff and programs! HIES members are invited to join us in-person or via Zoom for our Annual General Meeting - Please contact [email protected] to receive a Zoom link invite - we look forward to seeing you there!!

Friday, November 20th @ Room To Grow 2pm – 4pm Please join us in a review of all that HIES has achieved in the past year – & to celebrate our staff and programs! HIES members are in…

07/02/2026

Inviting Hirnby Island community members to sign up for FOOD SAFE Level 1 Certification!

06/05/2026

Hornby Island Day Care is running "Raven" Summer School!
For children who have completed grades 1 - 3
Monday - Thursday, July 6th - August 20th
8:45 AM - 3:15 PM
$10 a day, 7 week commitment.
**particular days or full week registration is possible - but must be for the full 7weeks of the program!**
For more information & registration please go to their website https://www.hornbydaycare.ca/raven-school

http://hornbyeducation.com/2026/06/05/hi-daycare-raven-summer-school/

For children who have completed grades 1 – 3 Monday – Thursday, July 6th – August 20th8:45 AM – 3:15 PM $10 a day, 7 week commitment. Raven School is a program rooted in cur…

05/21/2026

Bruce Fairburn Memorial Bursary: Open for Applications May 31st - August 4th

The Bruce Fairbairn Memorial Bursary was established in 1999, in honour of the encouragement and support that Bruce gave to Hornby musicians. The intent of the bursary is to support Hornby students of any age in their pursuit of post-secondary education at an accredited institution in Canada. https://hornbyeducation.com/bruce-fairburn-bursary/

http://hornbyeducation.com/2026/05/21/bruce-fairburn-memorial-bursary-open-for-applications-may-31-august-4/

The Bruce Fairbairn Memorial Bursary was established in 1999, in honour of the encouragement and support that Bruce gave to Hornby musicians. The intent of the bursary is to support Hornby students…

05/12/2026

Scholarships Available through First Credit Union (May 15th-July15th)

One way FCU achieves their purpose of empowering through knowledge is by offering financial support through First Credit Union Scholarships. Scholarships are open to all First Credit Union members attending post secondary programs, including life-long (mature) learners. Scholarships are $2,500 and are available to all First Credit Union members in good standing for one year or more. Applications are viewed through a diversity, equity and inclusion lens and challenges or barriers to education are considered....

One way FCU achieves their purpose of empowering through knowledge is by offering financial support through First Credit Union Scholarships. Scholarships are open to all First Credit Union members …

05/12/2026

May 16th@2pm Jarrett Hunter: a presentation on Native & Invasive Plants

Hunter Jarrett returns to Hornby to give a talk about native and invasive plants under the topic “Why Should You Care? & How Much It Matters” Come hear this passionate defender of our ecosystem who has built a province-wide following on both Instagram and TikTok - connecting people & communities who are passionate about the wellbeing of the lands they live on!...

Hunter Jarrett returns to Hornby to give a talk about native and invasive plants under the topic “Why Should You Care? & How Much It Matters” Come hear this passionate defender of our ecosyst…

04/14/2026

Save The Date! Tell your family & friends near and far that Auction items are desired🎉
If you - or someone you know - is in the midst of Spring Cleaning & has a host of home items that need to go: the HIES Biannual Fundraising Auction is collecting!🔮🪆🖼️🪑🪭🎩📯🪞
Contact details for pick up are on our poster!!

03/30/2026

Save The Date! ~ HIES Biannual Fundraising Auction Oct.10th, 2026 ~

Do you have Spring Clean energy? 🙂 Are there items in your home that are brilliant - but need to be rehomed??... HIES is seeking auction items for our fabulous Biannual Fundraising Auction!! For the next 6mths we will be collecting Furniture, Curios, Art, Antiques & Vintage items, and Unusual Treasures - please contact our Fundraising Queen Braea Walmsley "[email protected]" to arrange an item pick-up, or to arrange a viewing for larger items that need 2 people to move it 🙂

Do you have Spring Clean energy? :) Are there items in your home that are brilliant – but need to be rehomed??… HIES is seeking auction items for our fabulous Biannual Fundraising Aucti…

03/25/2026

Job Posting: Natural History Centre

Job Opening: Citizen Science Coordinator Federal MEOPAR-Funded (Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network) Position Summary This position supports the delivery of a citizen monitoring initiative focused on establishing baseline data on key seaweed species on Hornby Island , integrating scientific protocols, community engagement, and place-based education. Responsible for: Coordinating and conducting a monthly seaweed monitoring survey, collecting and organizing survey data, coordinating volunteers to participate in the monthly surveys, delivering public education programming related to the seaweed monitoring and co-producing a final report summarizing findings and community impact....

Job Opening: Citizen Science Coordinator Federal MEOPAR-Funded (Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network) Position Summary This position supports the delivery of a citi…