If you share a connection and love of this forest land, know of sensitive areas you'd like to see surveyed and assessed, or just want to share your thoughts and opinions about this area, please send us an email at moc.liamg|noitcatserof#moc.liamg|noitcatserof. Call Zoe at 250-885-8219 or check out our discussion forum, linked at right.
March 21: Wild Coast Walk and Talk
Tour forestlands at risk for environmentally destructive subdivisions near Jordan River, Sandcut Beach, Sooke Potholes and other priceless wildlife and recreation areas. Find out the latest about Western Forest Products' subdivision plans. RSVP: moc.liamg|noitcatserof#moc.liamg|noitcatserof
June: Wild Earth Rendezvous, BC Coast
Wild Earth Campout - Ten-Year Reunion 1999-2009. This year's action training camp and enviro networking conference may take place in Sooke, as the first one did, or it may return to the Elaho Valley near Squamish, where we gathered in 2000. The camp includes up to a full week of workshops, strategy, discussions, meals and more, all by donation (sliding scale). Bring your own sleeping bags, tents, and personal items. Volunteer opportunities for camp set-up, kitchen, child care, shuttle driver, and more. Pass it on! Send a note to join in the planning. moc.liamg|noitcatserof#moc.liamg|noitcatserof
Spring and Summer: Sooke and Jordan River Forest Research, Vancouver Island, BC
VIC FAN's work in the field enhances and supports the work being done to protect these forests by surveying the lands on the ground, indentifying species and risk and compiling scientific data and public testimonials.
VIC FAN volunteers make regular excursions in and around the proposed subdivision lands to assess the progress of work being done and to document the impacts occuring to the land.
Our goal is not only to provide logistical support and information to those opposing development in the area, but also to build a picture of the forest ecology in this region, so as to create a sense of connection to this land and share with others the joy of learning about the natural world around us.
VIC FAN's work is driven by the needs and demands of the people most closely connected to the land. Your advice, opinions and suggestions are how we determine where to conduct our research.
Please consider supporting the work we do with a donation. At this time we are completely volunteer driven, and funds for the program go towards outfitting our field camps and excursions and transporting volunteers into the field. We would also like to be able to provide compensation to scientists, First Nations elders and other local experts who take time to join us on these expeditions and help us with our work.
Volunteers are also welcome to join us, regardless of your level of ecological knowledge. A love of the land is essential.
Thank you for your help!
