The Shawnigan Basin Society

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The Shawnigan Basin Society The Shawnigan Basin Society is a registered charity.

We work to promote a holistic approach toward environmental solutions, community engagement, and local stewardship to protect and secure the long-term health and safety of the Shawnigan Lake Community Watershed and the South Cowichan region.

10/24/2026

Today is Final Voting Day for the 2026 provincial election! Voting places are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you haven't voted yet, make sure you visit your assigned voting place today to cast your vote.

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Fantastic to see local youth at Shawnigan Lake School making invasive plants into biochar.
10/19/2026

Fantastic to see local youth at Shawnigan Lake School making invasive plants into biochar.


SBS volunteers will be joining Shawnigan Lake Community Association at SLCC October 25th 11-3. Pop by to see us while yo...
10/19/2026

SBS volunteers will be joining Shawnigan Lake Community Association at SLCC October 25th 11-3. Pop by to see us while you enjoy the fall festival.



Sunday November 8, 2026: Siddoo Regional Park - Family Planting and Invasives Removal Day11:00 am - 2:00 pmSiddoo Region...
10/18/2026

Sunday November 8, 2026: Siddoo Regional Park - Family Planting and Invasives Removal Day

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Siddoo Regional Park is located at 4051 Renfrew Rd in the Shawnigan Lake area (approximately 5km, or 10 minutes driving, past Burnt Bridge in Koksilah River Provincial Park) Please carpool from Koksilah River Provincial Park where possible. map
In collaboration with Quw'utsun' Cultural Connections, Cowichan Land Trust, NALT (Nanaimo & Area Land Trust), Cowichan Valley Regional District

Last day to vote for OUR  AREA Directors and SD79 Trustees.
10/17/2026

Last day to vote for OUR AREA Directors and SD79 Trustees.


🗳️ Last chance to vote in the General Local Elections, Cowichan Valley! Polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

➡️Have a say in decisions that affect your community.
➡️Exercise your right to have your perspectives, opinions and values count.
➡️Electoral Areas A, B, and C – don’t forget you have a Referendum question on your ballot. For more information, visit https://ow.ly/sEz950ZLziU.

To learn who can vote, where to vote and what to bring, visit: https://ow.ly/vW8750ZLziY.

✅Looking for elections results? Visit Civic Info at: https://ow.ly/BcbK50ZSmsi or the CVRD website at: https://ow.ly/A4X150ZSsJN.

We are grateful to Island Return It for selecting SBS as their charity of the month for September. And thankfull for eve...
10/13/2026

We are grateful to Island Return It for selecting SBS as their charity of the month for September. And thankfull for everyone who donated their refundables.
The funds raised will assist our volunteers by covering many of the core costs of providing community support and education.


Big Changes at Island Return It Duncan At Island Return It, we are excited to announce the arrival of our automated beverage container recycling machine (the RVM), at our Duncan depot. Yes, you heard right, that’s a machine that counts and sorts your bottles and...

What is GIS and how it can help inform ecologically sound land use planning.Thanks to Shawnigan Focus Newspaper for supp...
10/10/2026

What is GIS and how it can help inform ecologically sound land use planning.
Thanks to Shawnigan Focus Newspaper for supporting public education.

Shawnigan Focus - October 2026 edition is out!

Or read/download online at:
https://www.shawniganfocus.ca/

Citizen science opportunity and a chance to win a prize from Pacific Salmon Foundation
10/07/2026

Citizen science opportunity and a chance to win a prize from Pacific Salmon Foundation

10/06/2026

Troubles in Mill Bay. Thanks to all the volunteers who help Mill Bay and District Conservation Society.



Speakers series upcoming events with Cowichan Watershed Board
10/06/2026

Speakers series upcoming events with Cowichan Watershed Board

Already got The Mystery of 6PPD-Q: Coho, Cars, and a Deadly Chemical Conundrum in your calendar? 📅 You can add some placeholders for our November and December Speakers Nights in there too!

In November, we’re looking forward to learning about Blue Herons with Trudy Chatwin, retired Species-at-Risk Biologist, followed by an opportunity to connect with our friends at the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre, who, in addition to running fantastic school programs, summer kids camps, and events, also operate a live “heron cam” at the rookery in the estuary! 🪺

And in December, we’re excited to welcome Wildlife Biologist Helen Davis, to present about black bear denning in old-growth forests! 🐻🌲 She did a similar and very well-enjoyed presentation for the Cowichan Valley Naturalists' Society earlier this year, so if you missed her talk for them in February, you've got another chance to hear her speak! Before Helen’s talk, we’ll also be hosting a small winter market and social with festive punch, gingerbread cookies, and opportunities to purchase swag from local stewardship groups for your holiday gift list. It’ll be a great way to close out our 2026 Speakers Series!

Follow along here for more details as the event dates approach! For updates about upcoming Speakers Nights delivered directly to your inbox, you can also subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter: https://cowichanwatershedboard.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=cee4f7bde31497c55e6d066fd&id=25a703fb48&fbclid=IwY2xjawUs2ldleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5uPnwh12In92_0Ct3_RWprzWkCMkZakT_B26sUf4PwJYt94cBeN4TqrS19Ew_aem_3XenwOz2smq8GVlTDyYTEA

Address

#102-1760 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Road
Shawnigan Lake, BC
V0R2W1

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+12509294076

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