Community-based Restoration
Since 1998, HAT has successfully secured habitat for conservation and stewardship. However, our work doesn’t end at the acquisition or conservation of lands. Community-based stewardship work that heals the land, engages the community, and maintains ecological integrity is a necessary part of our role.
HAT hosts several restoration events every month and engages over 1,000 community volunteers every year, working with Indigenous-led restoration initiatives, other NGOs, schools, volunteer groups, businesses, and governments to help care for significant habitats and cultural landscapes for generations to come.
HAT’s Working Groups
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Matson Conservation Area
A beautiful Garry Oak meadow and woodland located on the inner harbor in Esquimalt. The Matson Conservation Area displays a stunning array of camas, sea blush and other native flowers in the spring. Join HAT’s volunteer stewardship group the Matson Mattocks to support habitat restoration.
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Havenwood Park
Located in Colwood, a wonderful accumulation of diverse habitat, from western red cedar forest in the riparian zone, to beautiful rocky outcrops of Garry Oak meadow. The Friends of Havenwood Park meet once a week to remove invasive species from this protected area.
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Oak Haven Park (SṈIDȻEȽ ŦIŦEL SṈÁNET )
Stunning Garry Oak bluffs cover Central Saanich’s Oak Haven Park. HAT is organizing a group of dedicated local stewards who are interested the restoration of this beautiful park. Contact Max, our Habitat Restoration Coordinator (max@hat.bc.ca), for more information about getting involved.