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AbigthankyoutotheBCConservationOfficerService,Serratus WildlifeServices,RCMP,andMetroVancouverforprovidinguswitha information-packedsession.
Keytakeawaysfromthesessionincluded:
1.Bowenshouldexpectincreasingwildlifepresence,including predators,overthecomingdecades
2.Theabundantdeerpopulationislikelythemainreasonthecougar hasremainedontheisland.
3.Removingindividualpredatorsdoesnotsolveunderlyingconditions ifpreyandattractantsremain.
4.BCConservationOfficerServicestronglyencouragespublic reportingofwildlifesightingsandincidentsontheRAPPlineat 1-877-952-7277.
5.Interventionisdrivenprimarilybypublicsafetyriskandaggressive behaviour-notsimplybyananimal’spresenceorhabituation.
Questions?PleasecontactCarlaSkuce,ManagerofEnvironment& ParksPlanningat604-947-4255ext.244oremailcskuce@bimbc.ca
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Markyourcalendar!Acandidateinformationsessionwillbeheldon Wednesday,July22,2026,6-8PMattheCommunityCentre.We’llhost ahybridmeetingwhereyoucanattendinpersonoronline,andwe’llgo overthenominationprocess,theelectionitselfandwhattoexpectif you’reelected.
Questions?PleasecontactSophieIdsinga,ChiefElectionOfficerat 778-657-6627orElection2026@bimbc.ca
Growing for the Future
BOWEN ISLAND FOOD RESILIENCE SOCIETY
Imagine walking through a landscape where fruit and nuts hang from trees, berry bushes grow below them, herbs perfume the air, pollinators buzz among native flowers, and edible plants grow in layers from the canopy to the ground
Rather than neat rows of annual vegetables, this landscape is designed to mimic the structure and resilience of a natural forest while producing food for people This is the vision taking root at Grafton Agricultural Commons, where volunteers are creating a food forest that will extend around the perimeter of the garden.
Food forest plants are chosen to work together: some improve the soil by fixing nitrogen, others attract pollinators or beneficial insects, while deep-rooted plants draw nutrients from below the surface. Every layer has a purpose, and every plant contributes Together, they create a resilient system that becomes healthier and more productive over time.
Unlike annual gardens that require planting, digging, and replanting every season, food forests are built around perennial plants that return year after year. As the trees mature and the soil develops, maintenance decreases while harvests increase The result is a productive landscape that mimics how forests grow.
The benefits reach far beyond the food it produces Healthy soils are at the heart of every successful food forest Fallen leaves become mulch, roots feed billions of microorganisms beneath the surface, and organic matter builds naturally over time This living soil stores water effectively, and so is better able to withstand periods of drought. At the same time, the diversity of plants creates habitat for birds, pollinating insects, and countless other species that are
essential to healthy ecosystems
Food forests also play a role in addressing climate change Trees and perennial plants capture and store carbon while reducing the need for fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation, and fossil fuel-powered cultivation. Growing food close to home reduces transportation emissions and helps strengthen local food security
In addition to providing food, the project is equally intended to be a place of learning a living classroom where volunteers and visitors can discover regenerative growing practices, observe ecological relationships, and see firsthand how food production can work with nature.
Jackie Bradley, a project lead along with Lisa Holland, hopes the workshops will encourage others to experiment with their gardens “You don’t need lots of space; you don’t need to know everything; you don’t even need good soil to start. Come and let us inspire you to start one fruit-tree guild in your garden.”
The project has received funding from a Bowen Island Municipality Sustainability Grant. This support is helping transform the vision into reality by providing funding for plants and educational signage. Bowen Island Food Resilience Society, which manages Grafton Agricultural Commons, extends its appreciation to the municipality for investing in a project that supports climate resilience, biodiversity, and local food security.
Learning is a central part of the initiative, and thanks to support from a Neighbourhood Small Grant, Grafton Agricultural Commons will host two workshops. The workshops will introduce participants to the principles and practices of food forests, then move onto a hands-on experience learning how to build soil on July 12 and how to choose and plant a fruit tree guild on the 19, followed by a tour of a more
Meet Conservancy Scientist Dr. Tom Sisk
BOWEN ISLAND CONSERVANCY
Some scientists focus on one species, one wetland, or one nature preserve Tom Sisk has spent much of his career working on a harder question: how do you protect the living whole of a place when pressures do not stop at property lines, park boundaries, or agency jurisdictions?
His work centres on “landscape conservation” not just the scenery, but the wider system of forests, wetlands, shorelines, wild-
life habitat, working lands, protected areas, and human decisions that, in nature, are all woven together.
Landscape conservation considers patches of different habitats like pieces of a puzzle that all fit together to support healthy ecosystems and wildlife That kind of thinking is especially useful on Bowen, with its mix of streams and wetlands, forests and bluffs, shorelines and inland habitats Landscape conservation also considers how private and public lands, parks and recreational areas,
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established tree guild garden.
The workshops are intended for everyone from beginners to experienced gardeners.
Sunday, July 12: Food Forest & Soil Building from 1 to 3 pm, and Sunday, July 19: Food Forest Guilds from 1 to 3 pm followed by a Food Forest Tour from 3 to 4 pm
A food forest is not built overnight. Trees need time to grow, soils need time to develop, and ecosystems need time to find their balance But every season brings new growth, greater abundance, and stronger ecological connections
With the support of volunteers, local funders, and neighbours willing to learn together, Grafton Agricultural Commons is planting something that will continue to flourish for decades a landscape that feeds people, increases biodiversity, and demonstrates that one of the best ways to prepare for the future is to grow it.
Volunteers from First Credit Union creating a food forest fruit-tree guild. / Submitted photo
and many other considerations affect our ability to protect our wildlife and the natural values that make Bowen special.
When caring for nature, we need to think of our island as a whole and understand how biodiversity depends on multiple habitats and their connections We also need to consider what can be lost when those connections are weakened. This is exactly the kind of challenge Tom has worked on for years.
Tom is an ecologist working on many different conservation projects, from Mexico’s Sonoran Desert to Canada’s Salish Sea. Over his career, he has worked with wild-
life agencies, conservation organizations and other researchers - for 25 years as a professor of environmental science and policy. But what gives that experience its real value is the kind of problems he has helped tackle.
In northern Sonora, Mexico, for example, the challenge was not simply to study the jaguars, butterflies, and migratory birds, but to help secure their future. Tom helped bring about the permanent protection of several large private ranches and establish long-term funding for land protection and habitat restoration.
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A World Cup to remember
Canada’s World Cup pursuit sadly came to an end last weekend during a hardfought loss to Morocco While we won’t be hoisting the trophy on July 19, the memories and takeaways of this tournament have made the past month of games a joyous success for the players & fans.
First on the field, where our men’s team just kept setting World Cup firsts as the tournament rolled along: first point, first win, first time out of the group stage, first knockout win, and finally our first trip to the Round of 16. If someone had said our team would finish top 16 in the world at the start of June, I think we’d have taken that in an instant. And watching the team, there’s no reason to think we won’t be regulars at this stage in tourneys to come.
Off the field, the way watch parties and street parties attracted not just Canadian fans, but fans from around the world
(Mexican and Colombian fan takeovers of downtown Vancouver were electric, to name a few) showed us how many special places and people our planet has to offer, and how united we can be over this special game and more. Bowen gatherings held their own in terms of enthusiasm, decibel levels, and a wide range of fans from the participating countries eager to cheer on their team. A special shoutout to Bowen Island Football Club, who organized watch parties for many of the games in addition to fun events such as the decorate-your-own jersey station at Canada Day Reimagined festivities (see below).
The World Cup now nears its end, but our play, metropolis hosting success, & scenes of global community will be remembered right through to our return to the tournament in 2030.
- Alex Kurial, Editor
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Judi Gedye July Open House
JUDITH GEDYE
Bowen Island Municipality Councillor
Perhaps I didn’t wait long enough to hear what had brought people out to a political meeting on a beautiful summer day, but instead I asked for ideas of what might be helpful for the community in my “life after council”.
Fellow municipal councillor Tim Wake and I confirmed we will not be running. Councillor Alex Jurgenson, also present, is keen to continue. Recent postings on Facebook have been pugnacious which might discourage people from running, but just as many people read the Undercurrent and it does not seek divisiveness.
I’ve been working with a “Caring For Nature” group and it has spoiled me: like-minded people with a common goal, considerable and varied professional and interest-based expertise, who work co-operatively and collaboratively, with intense discussions and critiques but virtually no egos or defensiveness, no anger, lots of respect. It has accomplished a great deal with friendships flourishing.
I’m looking to do more work with that sort of interaction, since the political arena has been disappointing by comparison However, there was reference to a recent CBC radio interview that highlighted that the best way to protect our environment is to engage in politics on the community level. Alex stated that he wanted to continue these open houses and I was asked to consider helping. It needs input from council members to work well.
Another option would be to publish, prior to council meetings, some brief highlights from the agenda to provide some notice to anyone who might be interested. Anyone can sign up for notifications of agendas, but too often people show up after a decision and say they had not realized when it would be discussed Perhaps that might
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His continuing efforts working with communities to connect wildlife habitat across the Mexico-USA border is politically sensitive but ecologically essential. That is practical conservation: helping move good intentions toward durable protection on the ground.
In the Grand Canyon region, the problem was different. Grand Canyon National Park may have a boundary on a map, but ecologically it is not an island. Wildlife movement, roads, development, fire, water, and other pressures do not stop at the park edge Tom led a landscape assessment for the US National Park Service that looked across the wider region including public, private, and Tribal lands to identify the key resources, stressors, threats, and information gaps so people could make better decisions across the whole connected system, not just one piece of it. His diverse work, including a focus on the Canadian oil sands, helped establish the Landscape Conservation Initiative, an interdisciplinary academic unit designed to make science more usable in the real world. Its purpose was not only to produce research, but to give land managers and communities better tools for planning and conservation helping bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and on-the-ground decisions about forests, watersheds, habitat,
be remedied.
Next was a question: “Why was the cougar killed?” No one else had heard that the cougar has been killed. That job will not be easy and the community remains divided. A new ad hoc community “wildlife committee” was reported to be looking for funding for electric fencing to protect livestock
One person had read how relocations do not work because of competition for territory. There is urgency to widespread secure garbage disposal before the bears get habituated to our food and, like the cougar, decide this is a place they find hospitable.
There was a request for council to find ways of providing more public toilets, especially for the ferry lineup. People waiting for early sailings - before any stores, the library, or the Community Centre are open - only have the toilets by the dock. That is a problem.
While there is no capacity in the village sewer system, and location and costs of construction might be problematic, meanwhile the porta-potty at the top of the hill has been removed. If this idea has not been included in the reasons for the bylaw seeking a contribution from BC Ferries for costs, it should be.
A question was raised: how to get younger people involved in politics and community projects? It’s understood that financial pressures for working people are a major problem, limiting free time both psychologically and physically.
But, it also depends on specific interest areas: students are active in the schools, open houses and photo contests about the environment. There was a younger demographic involved in the Official Community Plan event at the municipality, but generally, it is intimidating to attend and make comments at a council meeting.
One wondered if school programmes to teach civic involvement could be encouraged. Another idea was setting up a “volunteer bureau” to match interests and needs
and resilience
That is part of why Tom is such a good fit for the Bowen Island Conservancy.
The Conservancy’s science needs are not limited to identifying what we value and what is vulnerable, though that is certainly part of the work. It also needs people who can think across systems, weigh trade-offs, connect ecology to planning, and help turn science into something sturdy enough to guide action.
Just as important is the way he approaches that work His experience includes collaboration, respect for local and traditional knowledge, and the importance of bringing people together around shared conservation goals On a place like Bowen, that kind of experience is more than impressive It is useful. It helps a community not only understand what is important, but think more clearly about how to protect it over time
Tom brings deep expertise, but he also brings something more grounded: experience with the real-world challenges of conserving nature Not just studying what is there, but helping people make choices when the picture is large, the system is connected, and the future depends on getting those choices right. For Bowen, that is the kind of neighbour a conservancy is very glad to have.
for long or short-term projects The high school requirement for volunteer hours could be better understood and tapped
There was a question about comments on Facebook critical of existing “affordable housing” models, wondering what that was about. Both Tim and Alex have knowledge of various models and tried to help explain.
The discussion was longer than I can report here, but I think it boiled down to: the new BIRCH project (Hemlock Hill Village - partnership between Bowen Island Resilient Community Housing and the Lookout Society) has different kinds of rent subsidies The criticism is that such a model creates its own issues, plus supports should be integrated into every development. In part, that sounded like the False Creek model of mixed income levels
But there’s also a need to accommodate caregivers when a person needs such support. Apparently, there’s such a place in Victoria, with live-in caregivers. Briefly, we considered the many levels of support. The ability to fund living spaces based on income plus a support person for people with a wide variety of needs, was complex for this discussion.
In the meantime, BIRCH’s project should begin construction soon and is decidedly a step in the right, if not ideal, direction. There are several examples of alternatives to single family homes on Bowen (townhouses above Village Square, homes over shops at the General Store, Artisan Square, Snug Cove House, Joan Audry Lane, BIRCH) in our collective efforts to add to the housing mix on Bowen. There will be room for more discussion as Lot 1 of the municipal owned lands gets developed, and any other private developments that get planned.
The next (penultimate) Open House will be Saturday, September 5 at 3 pm at Collins Hall (no gathering in August). Most likely an Applefest themed baked goodie. Everyone welcome
Scientist Dr. Tom Sisk. /
Found and Formed at the The Hearth Gallery
MADY BONIFACE
The
Hearth Gallery
Found and Formed is the newest exhibition coming to the Bowen Island Hearth Gallery.
This show runs from July 8 to 27 and the Artist pARTy will be held Saturday, July 11 from 6 to 8 pm. In this exhibit, three artists – Phoebe Tsui, Jayme Chalmers and Kathryn Beals – reflect on what we carry with us, what we leave behind, and what continues to take shape. Join The Hearth as they explore these themes through sculpture, painting and mosaic while referencing a deep connection to the coast.
Phoebe Tsui has been making art since a young age and always knew it was her calling. In times of hardship, she would turn to art as an emotional outlet. She states that her paintings allowed her a moment of rest and contemplation when life felt difficult and out of her control.
Phoebe is especially inspired by the West Coast, and the varying shades that make up our skies and oceans. She builds her serene skylines one brush stroke at a time, encoding remarkable detail in her depiction of calm skies and waters Phoebe invites the viewer to pause and take notice of the subtle colour changes in her pieces. She wants each painting to feel like an exhale, a moment of peace.
Jayme Chalmers is a Bowen resident and a second time artist at The Hearth, with his first show taking place in 2021 Jayme expands upon his impressive face sculptures from
his previous show by delving into new materials to bring his subjects to life.
Jayme’s process is a crucial aspect to his sculptures, as the materials he layers to form these visages are selected to represent the truest reflection of the subject’s soul. He is also interested in creating the valuable from the discarded, as his materials are mainly second hand or salvaged. Through his sculptures, Jayme breathes new life into these resources, carving away the exterior to reveal the personality that lies at the centre.
Kathryn Beals also resides on Bowen Island. While Kathryn is proficient in many mediums, this second Hearth exhibition of hers focuses on her mosaic work. Kathryn has a background in forest biology, which she draws upon in her artistic process.
In this upcoming show, Kathryn depicts flora and fauna from the West Coast with mostly repurposed fragments. To create her detailed pieces, she sources glass, shell, ceramic, tile and other materials. Each shard is embedded with history and meaning, creating a sculptural memory quilt. Kathryn’s work reflects the beauty and diversity of life found in our surrounding nature, which is mirrored in both her imparted meaning and the material she uses to create her art.
The Hearth, partnered with these three creative voices, welcomes viewers to slow down and take a closer look at what has been found, remembered, changed and given a new form. We are excited for you to see what this show has to offer.
Your storystarts here
Jayme Chalmers, Kathryn Beals & Pheobe TsuiArtist pARTy Saturday, July 11 from 6 to 8 pm at the Hearth Gallery.
It’s Wild Fire Season: Become a NERP Volunteer
EDWARD WACHTMAN
Neighbourhood Emergency Response Program
In a major disaster such as an earthquake, severe weather event, wildfire etc. the Province and the Municipality are unlikely to have the resources to come to our immediate aid.
First responders fire, ambulance, police etc. who normally provide help, will be dealing with the seriously injured and critical infrastructure repair. The most immediate assistance will have to come from those around us, our neighbours. It is critical that every household is personally prepared and ready to help themselves and assist their neighbours. NERP volunteers play a critical role in this preparation.
That simple reality is the foundation of Bowen Island’s Neighbourhood Emergency Response Program (NERP).
NERP is a volunteer-driven, grass roots program that encourages emergency preparedness and helps neighbours support one another when outside assistance is limited or unavailable. Working in partnership with the Municipality’s Emergency Program, Emergency Support Services (ESS), and first responders, NERP strengthens neighbourhood resilience before emergencies occur.
Approximately 65 NERP volunteers currently serve neighbourhoods across the island. Most are located on the east side of Bowen (see Map). Large areas including much of the south island have little or no NERP coverage These neighbourhoods would benefit greatly from local volunteers who can help neighbours prepare before an emergency happens This is particularly important as we approach the height of wild fire season.
Currently, NERP’s primary focus is preparedness. The better prepared households are, the more effectively they can care for themselves and assist others during the critical first hours or days of a disaster.
When one experienced NERP volunteer was asked what makes the ideal NERP, her answer was simple: “Genuinely caring about your family and your neighbours. When an emergency happens, we’re all in this together.”
Being a NERP volunteer does not require a large time commitment. There are no regular monthly meetings Volunteers typically gather a few times each year to exchange ideas, receive updates, and participate in practical emergency exercises.
Individual NERP Volunteers decide how involved they want to be Some focus on the households immediately around them; others work with entire neighbourhoods. NERP is built on a simple belief: preparedness grows one conversation, one household, and one neighbour at a time Some preparation is better than no preparation.
If you would like to learn more about becoming a NERP volunteer, email nerp@storytellings.com or visit the NERP webpage on the Bowen Municipality site.
On Your Mark, Get Set... Swim!
MARY LETSON SwimBowen
The SwimBowen team is stoked to host 85 swimmers this Saturday, July 11, 10 am at Tunstall Bay for the 9th Annual Cancer Care Fundraiser.
With swimmers coming from as far away as New Zealand and almost $34,000 raised as of this publication, we are once again gobsmacked with the stunning enthusiasm and generosity from sponsors, donors, swimmers and volunteers.
It seems none of us can escape the effects of cancer But this event somehow puts us in the driver’s seat SwimBowen gives us a sense of agency when we need it the most.
The event was born out of my personal experience with breast cancer in 2013. I dreamed of a fundraiser that might help alleviate the heartache of enduring cancer treatment for Bowen Island residents whilst encouraging people to ocean swim. We are now a team of 14 people ensuring a fun and safe event with a total of 71 volunteer positions filled on event day.
This engine of an organization has awarded $164,000 in Care Care gifts to date It’s the little dream that could
Our top fundraisers to date are: Danielle McQueen, Krista Hennebury and in first place, the mighty Anne Chollat with a remarkable $4,470 raised so far
Swimmers! Some need-to-know points for the SwimBowen event on Saturday:
Travel: coming from off-island? Ensure you are on the 8:05 am ferry at the latest to make swimmer check in (8:30 to 9:30 am). No swimmer check in past 9:30am
Bringing a car? Arrive at least 30 minutes early for sailing. Walk-ons must arrive at least 10 minutes prior to sailing.
Free Registration! Any swimmer raising more than $500 by Friday July 10, 9 pm is eligible for a full refund. Email swimbowensoicety@gmail.com with your full name and “Request registration refund” in the subject line
Please no fins on the course. It is a safety issue.
Only registered swimmers and volunteers on the course It is a safety issue.
Swim buddies permitted on the course.
Please leave Fido at home Tunstall Bay is a dog free zone in the summer
SKY celebrates Fourth Social Tea
MONIQUE DAUCHOT
Seniors Keeping Young
The Seniors Keeping Young (SKY) 4th Annual Summer Tea held on June 13 in partnership with the Museum & Archives was a great success. It was attended by nearly 200 people.
We were blessed by a warm and sunny day and the Museum grounds were the perfect setting for our joint venture.
We were entertained by a variety of live music provided by Arthur and Leo Szabo, who played guitars and drums as well as singing. We definitely recommend them for your future private event. Their contact is arthuronbowen@gmail.com or by telephone at 604-841-4809.
We are very grateful for our nine generous sponsors who helped to make our Buffet Table colourful and bountiful with savories, desserts and fresh season-
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Event Schedule:
8:30 am - Check-in begins for 750 & 1,500 metre events; 9:30 am - Check-in closes; 9:30 to 9:40 am - Swimmer warm up (optional); 9:45 am - swimmer safety briefing (not optional); 9:55 am - Swimmers to start line; 10 am - 1,500 m start, self seeded; 10:05 am - 750 m start self seeded; 10:15 am - Food & Refreshment Table opens; 11 am - Course closes; 11:15 to 11:45 am - Awards & Draw Prizes; 12 pm - Event closes
More SwimBowen info found online at swimbowen.com
See you on the beach! SwimBowen Team
MaryLetson,MaryLynnMachado,JoForbes, Sandy Mulholland, Katherine Wolters, Shayle Duffield, Krista Hennebury (social media), Kathy Clarke (sponsorship), Cori Wickes (volunteers) Billi Behm & Lisa Brougham (land & water safety), Lisa Redmond (refreshments), Michael Henrichsen & David Bellringer (course set up & MC)
al fruits Our local sponsors were: The Bowen Pub, Tippy’s, Doc’s Morgan, The Ruddy, Artisan Eats, The Snug, Barcelona, Tell Your Friends Café, the new Village Baker Café and the Bowen Island Literary Task Group.
The Museum lovely summer assistants, Tanya, Alicia and Sophie, along with our SKY volunteers and Holly and Kiria gave us fantastic reliable help before, during and after the event.
Tables were set up in the shade with linen tablecloths and fresh roses and peones from Linda’s garden. The tea was served in lovely fine china teacups, provided by the Museum.
We celebrated Tina Nielsen our Bowen Island Head Librarian on her retirement after 32 years of service.
We also were very thankful for the wonderful weekly ‘SKY Musical Movement’ under the direction of our talented musician, Mark Gawthrop, Tina’s husband, who played the piano and entertained us
with his singing consistently over the past three years.
And mostly we could not have been able to have such a successful event with-
There were no passengers last Monday night as every one of the 11 assembled Shakers contributed to a 13-6 win over the Cruisers. Four of them in particular were (L-R) Riley Culver with 2 hits, 2 RBI & a stellar throw from 3rd to 1st on defense to end the Cruisers 6th inning; Doug Durrant who hit a solo home run to deep centre in the 3rd & reached base 3 of 4 times with 3 RBI; Alex Lipsey-Ouimet who smashed his own 2-run home run into the right field trees in the 4th; and Shakers newcomer Iishan Cruz who filled the stat sheet with 3 hits, a walk, 2 runs & 2 RBI.
Jubilant SwimBowen 2025 finishers. / Alys Williams photo
out the help of the numerous unnamed volunteers whose participation was greatly appreciated.
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Thursday, July 9
Climate Café Bowen
Drop in for a hot beverage and to connect with other locals concerned about the climate crisis Friendly, all-ages event, we’ll brainstorm climate solutions and leave with new connections At the Bowen Library, use Annex entrance. Starts at 7 pm, free Library-sponsored program. Hosted by Concerned Citizens Bowen. Questions? Write us at info@ ccbowen.ca or visit our website at ccbowen.ca
Saturday, July 11
French Connections at the Library
Drop in and join us to practice your conversational French, and get to know other French language learners on Bowen Island! Free, 10 to 11 am. bipl.ca/French
Saturday, July 11
Explore the Nature Refuge
Join the Bowen Nature Club for a walk around the Wild Coast Nature Refuge Walk the trails with Will Husby and Mark Edmonds while learning about the refuge’s key natural features and how it is being protected and restored. Email bowennatureclub@gmail com for membership and registration. From 10:30 am to Noon.
Sunday, July 12
Food Forest & Soil Building
Join Jackie Bradley and Lisa Holland at Grafton Agricultural Commons for a free, hands-on introduction to food forests and building soil health and resilience in gardens of all sizes. All levels of gardening experience welcome. 1 to 3 pm Register at bowenfoodresilience@gmail.com
Sunday, July 12
Open Garden Tour
The Bowen Island Garden Club is visiting the Lawrence Garden at 105 Baker Road. Come see the big changes! From 2 to 4 pm, $5 for non-members
Monday, July 13
Threshold Singers Performance
Singers will be joining in song at the Sp’ákw’us Gathering Stage by the Hearth Gallery at 3:30 pm
Thursday, July 16
Seaside Art with Wendy Harding at the Library Come and create a piece of original mixed media art, using ink, collage and your own creativity! From 1 to 2 pm in the Library Annex, ages 6-10. Register at: bipl.ca/SRCevents
Friday, July 17
Sunset Summer Jazz Concert
Join Tunstall Trio + Three for our 7th annual summer concert on the lawns of the Tunstall Bay Clubhouse with Buff Allen (Drums), Cindy Fairbank (Keyboard), Julian Selody (Alto Sax), Kat Caution (Vocals) & Russ Botten (Bass). Members & Non-Members welcome. Bring a blanket & your own refreshments. (If it rains we’ll move indoors) Tickets can be purchased on-site or at Tunstallbay.ca
Saturday, July 18
Logger Sports Show
All your favourite events return to Veterans Park during the annual Logging Show! Competitions start at Noon, $10 entry w/ kids 12 & under free Food truck, beer garden, kids games & more. Shuttle from Cove to Veterans Park 10:30 am to 4 pm. More at bowenloggingsports.com
Sunday, July 19
Food Forest Guilds & Tour
Learn how ‘guilds’ can help your garden thrive in this
hands-on workshop led by Lisa Holland and Jackie Bradley
The workshop is free, and open to all levels of gardening experience. From 1 to 3 pm Followed by a tour starting at Grafton Agricultural Commons and visiting a property with mature fruit-tree guilds, from 3 to 4 pm. Register for one or both at bowenfoodresilience@gmail.com
Monday, July 20 to Thursday, July 23
Children’s Art Camp
Art in the Garden, a children’s art camp in the van Berckel garden. For ages 7 to 11, from 10 am to 1 pm each day. Register with Pip Adams at pipadams67@gmail.com
SUNDAYS
Ping Pong at the Community Centre
Come by the Flex Room between 1 and 5 pm for open ping pong. All equipment provided and everybody welcome!
TUESDAYS
Bowen Celtic Music Group
All instruments & levels welcome We start slow & can share music in advance Doc Morgan’s from 7 to 9 pm
WEDNESDAYS
Family Storytime Plus at the Library
Drop in for a free program of stories and songs, PLUS a craft or fun activity! 10:30 to 11:30 am in the Library Annex. Ages 0-6 with caregivers. No registration required. See all Summer Reading Club events at bipl.ca/SRCevents
SATURDAYS
Farmers Market
The annual Farmers Market returns with a new home at Davies Orchard. From 10 am to Noon.
HENRY
Say hello to our Patient of the Week, Henry!Henry came to visit with his sweet sister,Beatrice, and together they absolutely lit up the clinic with their immaculate energy.Henry is such a friendly,happy boy who had everyone smiling from the momenthe walked through the door. We loved spending time with these two and can’t wait to see them again. Thanks for bringing so muchjoy to our day, Henry!
