Good Neighbours: Saanich Biodiversity Partners

HAT is partnering with the District of Saanich to pilot a project that provides Saanich community members in a particular focus area additional support to undertake backyard stewardship for boosting biodiversity.

  • We are starting small, and focusing on Saanich residents around Marigold Park, Knockan Hill Park, South Valley Park, Dunbar Park, Copley West and East Parks, and the south end of Quick’s Bottom Park.

    See this map with blue points on 200 properties - do you live here or next to these properties? Then you may be eligible for a site visit and support!

    If you live at one of these properties or adjacent, and you are interested in learning more about this program, email Emily at HAT emily@hat.bc.ca or take survey below

  • Support for residents may include:

    • individualized on-site stewardship consultation with landowners

    • site report with goals, recommended actions, and resources

    • hands-on training of effective stewardship techniques

    • experiential stewardship workshops and walks

    • Resources from both HAT Library and District of Saanich

Plant Walk

Plant Walk

Saanich Guided Plant Walk:

Being a Good Neighbour to Nature

DATE: Sunday November 24 2024 

TIME: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 

LOCATION: Marigold Park, Iris Ave, Saanich 

There is no cost to register, but you must RSVP by November 21 to secure your spot

Saanich residents in the Marigold area are invited to attend this informative walk and talk about native plants and their importance at Marigold Park on November 24. HAT’s Stewardship Coordinator Emily Buccioni and Guest Speaker Dominique James, W̱SÁNEĆ Land Steward and SENĆOŦEN Language Specialist will share knowledge about how to grow native plants in your backyard, why naturescapes are important, and what you can do to help birds and butterflies in your own garden. 

This walk is on fairly flat ground, with minimal movement and a station with many resources and materials available. There is limited parking on Iris Ave; please walk, bike, or bus if you can. We will meet in the grassy area behind the basketball court. Please note that washrooms are not available at this location.