On a beautiful October morning we arranged a morning hike around Crippen Park with the volunteers from Collingwood Neighbourhood House, who were visiting Bowen Island for an offsite retreat. From Snug Cove we walked to the fish ladder and then…
Ripping around in the bush and harming Crown land on a dirt bike or ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) might seem like recreation to some people, but in B.C. it is a crime. Irresponsible off-roading with ORVs/ATVs, motorcycles or 4x4s, sometimes referred…
On Sunday, 16 September 2012, with support from BC Parks, the Bowen Island Conservancy organized a memorable morning outing to Apodaca Provincial Park, which is located on the eastern shore of Bowen Island. The Park is normally only accessible by…
Peter Drake, long a member of the Conservancy, Board member, and Chairman until April this year, passed away peacefully at his home on June 7th, 2012. Peter will be greatly missed by us all at the Conservancy. His hard work…
The Thompson Road road allowance terminates at the boundary of Crown Land Block 6, which contains the Fairy Fen Nature Reserve (owned by the Islands Trust Fund). Some years ago an application was submitted to the Provincial Government for a…
Oct-2011: Letter to the Undercurrent concerning the National Park A National Park for Bowen The Bowen Island Conservancy has a stewardship role with the objectives of conserving, protecting, sustaining and enhancing the quality of the natural environment and heritage of…
