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We’re delighted to share that the People’s Apothecary Garden (PAG), located at 62 North Cove Road, is now open for visits. With heartfelt thanks to Carolyn Askew for generously hosting this space, we welcome you to explore the garden during daylight hours. Now home to over 60 medicinal plant species, the garden showcases a rich diversity of plants with a wide range of traditional and contemporary uses. May is an especially beautiful time to visit, as the garden comes into full expression. The...

Don’t miss this special talk on Pacific Herring in the Strait of Georgia. Join us on Wednesday, February 25 at 7 PM at Forbes Hall for a visually rich, evidence-based presentation by Jim Shortreed , exploring the 2025 Thetis Island spawn and what it will take to support herring recovery.

The January issue of The Ripple kicks off the year with a focus on learning and ecological clarity. Inside, we’re excited to introduce our new learning badge program, created to encourage engagement and lifelong environmental stewardship. We also take a fresh look at native honeysuckle, unpacking common myths and sharing why this often-maligned plant is actually a valuable part of healthy ecosystems.