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News Release, Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society, June 12, 2009

The success of the new Watts Walk boardwalk at the Open Air Classroom is probably twice our expectations. More importantly, the new boardwalk is being used a significant amount of time by the people we built it for: the disabled, the children, the wildlife watchers and for those seeking peace and tranquility. The 450 engraved names are a storybook of the valley. Many walk the boardwalk twice, once nose’s to the ground and once taking in the scenery and wildlife. Many are returning daily and weekly. Children run free, safely enclosed by cedar. Memorial benches offer places of rest and solace. Visitors are crowding out vandals!

There is only one problem with the boardwalk. A serious problem in my mind. I don’t like to walk somewhere and come back the same way. I have discovered that most agree. That is why I am happy that the boardwalk is planned to become a loop trail almost a kilometer and half in length.

Welcome to the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society

Sunday, 31 December 2006

Somenos Marsh is a rich and diverse wetland complex lying at the geographic, demographic, and economic centre of the Cowichan Valley. It is an area of exceptional bird, fish and other wildlife and ecosystems values within the Somenos Marsh Conversation Area, formerly known as the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Refuge. The continued existence and functioning of its wetland ecosystems are a testimony to the passion and determination of so many individuals who, for more than two decades, have worked together to preserve it through the activities of the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society.

Join the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society today. Have fun, and make a rewarding contribution to an ecological treasure. Click here.

The Somenos Marsh Conservation Area is located in the Municipality of North Cowichan, British Columbia, immediately north of the City of Duncan. Somenos Marsh can be reached via a one-hour drive, either north from Victoria or south from Nanaimo, via Highway 1, the Trans-Canada Highway.

SMCA Somenos Garry Oak Protected Area

Thursday, 28 January 2010

Restoration for Species at Risk, Somenos Style
-from a PowerPoint presentation by Dave Polster

Biologist Tracy Fleming conducts a plant survey at Somenos Garry Oak Protected Area

Biologist Tracy Fleming conducts a plant survey at Somenos Garry Oak Protected Area

Garry oak ecosystem restoration is a relatively new field and we are gradually figuring out what works. This is a project I have been involved with for about 15 years – mostly trying to keep this rare deep soil Garry oak site in Duncan, BC from becoming a housing development.

Ice in Somenos by Karl Preuss

Saturday, 02 January 2010
Karl Preuss from Victoria writes "During a recent visit I took the attached photo of ice forming around the underbrush in the marsh."

Somenos Update - Dec 1, 2009

Saturday, 28 November 2009

RETURN OF THE SWANS FESTIVAL
Our first ever Return of the Swans Festival was a huge success. The festival weekend kicked off with a dance with costumes featuring the wildlife of Somenos.

SOMENOS FLOODING
I imagine many of you have wondered about the recent flooding in Somenos and the effect on our viewing facilities. I am happy to report, after visiting by hip waders, canoe and most recently by rowboat that the Open Air Classroom Watts Walk boardwalk has survived unscathed, despite being almost-submerged at the highest point of the flood.

Read the update here.

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