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DECEMBER 2024

NEWSLETTER


In this last 2024 edition of the GCA Newsletter, we want to sincerely thank you for your support over the past year, be it through volunteering, contributing financially, helping us share content and spread knowledge, or simply by enjoying our updates. You make the conservation work we do possible! We wish you and your loved ones a wonderful Holiday Season and hope you can start the year on the right foot by joining us for our 2025 New Year's Day Walk (details below)!

Happy Owl-idays from the GCA family to yours! We wish you all the very best for 2025 and beyond, and hope to have a chance to connect with you in person this year!

Please note that we recently changed our email marketing platform to Constant Contact and some errors might have occurred in our contact lists during the data migration. If you received this email in error, please accept our sincere apologies and use the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of this newsletter to remove yourself from our mailing list. Thank you for being an important part of our conservation journey!


SUPPORT


We need the help of supporters like you to continue to preserve and restore coastal ecosystems where learning and a love of nature can flourishthank you for your generosity!


DONATE, BECOME A MEMBER, OR RENEW MEMBERSHIP

VISIT


Discover Galiano's extraordinary places and trails! Come visit the Millard Learning Centre (MLC) and take a hike through the diverse habitats in the Mid-Island Protected Areas Network!


MORE ABOUT THE MLC & TRAIL NETWORK

LEARN


Explore the Galiano Conservancy's wide selection of immersive, hands-on, environmental learning programs for people of all ages, to deepen your connection to nature!


MORE ABOUT GCA's EDUCATION PROGRAMS

A PRESENT THAT LASTS FOREVER:

GIVE BACK TO NATURE BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR

As the year comes to an end, there’s still time to make a lasting impact with a year-end donation to the Galiano Conservancy Association. Your support helps protect vital ecosystems, restore habitats, share sustainable agricultural practices, and inspire future generations through environmental learning. Every gift strengthens this important work of preserving the Gulf Islands' natural beauty and biodiversity.


You can also make a year-end donation on behalf of someone you love and give the gift of nature! They’ll appreciate knowing their gift supports conservation, and you’ll both enjoy the benefits of making a difference.


Donations over $10 come with a yearly GCA membership, granting you:


  • The right to vote at our Annual General Meeting in June or July,
  • Invitations to exclusive members-only events,
  • Regular updates on how your contributions make an impact.


As an added bonus, your donation is tax-deductible, which allows you to reduce your tax burden while supporting an important cause.


Join us in protecting nature this holiday season—because together, we can create a more sustainable and vibrant future.

Photo: Millard Learning Centre in the snow, by Chessi Miltner

For those of you who already contributed to our year-end fundraising campaign, THANK YOU SO MUCH for supporting the GCA's mission!

 DONATE TO GCA TODAY!

KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR IN NATURE!

JOIN US FOR OUR 2025 NEW YEAR'S DAY WALK

Photo: Talking Trees Nature Reserve, by James LaBounty


Start your 2025 with a breath of fresh air and join us for a guided hike through the breathtaking Talking Trees Nature Reserve on January 1st. This unique event offers the perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature, recharge your spirit, and enjoy the company of fellow nature enthusiasts.

Event Details:


  • Meeting Time & Location: Gather at the Millard Learning Centre parking lot/trailhead (10825 Porlier Pass Road) at 1:30 PM sharp. Additional parking is available at the MLC classroom and along Porlier Pass Road.
  • Transportation: The GCA bus will shuttle participants to and from Talking Trees (parking is too limited to meet at Talking Trees).
  • Walk Overview: This accessible hike starts just before 2:00 PM and should take just over an hour, concluding around 3:15 PM.
  • Post-Hike Refreshments: Return to the Millard Learning Centre for a cozy gathering featuring Forest Garden soup and baked goods (vegan and gluten-free options available). Food and drinks will be served in the MLC classroom at 3:30 PM, with an outdoor fire (weather permitting).
  • Event Conclusion: The event wraps up at 4:30 PM.


What to Bring:

Dress warmly in layers and wear sturdy footwear to stay comfortable in winter weather. If you typically use them, hiking poles and water bottles are encouraged. Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome to join in the fun.

This New Year’s Day hike is a wonderful way to explore a stunning new nature reserve, share in a sense of community, and set the tone for a year filled with connection and purpose.

We look forward to welcoming you!

EXCITING WORK OPPORTUNITIES:

JOIN OUR TEAM FOR THE 2025 FIELD SEASON!

Are you or someone you know looking for a fun and impactful job this year? The Galiano Conservancy Association is hiring for its 2025 Spring/Summer field season (most positions start in May 2025)! This is a chance to gain skills in conservation, restoration, and sustainable food systems, while experiencing the incredible natural beauty of Galiano Island, and working alongside a dedicated and passionate team!


We are hiring for the following positions:


  • Biodiversity Conservation Technician
  • Ecosystem Technician
  • Land Stewardship Technician
  • Outreach & Events Technician
  • Ecological Restoration Technician
  • Sustainable Food Systems Technician


Why work with us?


  • Gain valuable hands-on experience and contribute to projects that directly support conservation, land restoration, environmental learning, sustainable agriculture and community engagement.
  • We offer a flexible and interesting work environment, with fair compensation.
  • Be part of a supportive team that values innovation, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.
  • Enjoy working in a stunning island setting surrounded by coastal forests, diverse ecosystems, and a vibrant community.
  • We can help successful candidates find local accommodations if needed.


Application Deadline: 11:59 pm on Sunday, January 12th, 2025.

Photo: GCA team member enjoying a well-deserved sunny break after removing Scotch broom at Bodega Ridge, by Adam Huggins

Photo: 2024 Quadra Hill restoration crew, by Adam Huggins

Don’t miss this chance to grow your skills, make a difference, and immerse yourself in a workplace where your passion for nature can become your profession.

MORE ABOUT THESE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Coast Salish Peoples have lived on and cared for the land now known as Galiano Island for millennia. We acknowledge that we live and work within the shared, asserted, unceded and traditional territories of the Hul’qumi’num-speaking First Nations Peoples and those who hold traditional rights, responsibilities, and Indigenous rights and title in and around what is now known as Galiano Island.

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