Hi, friends! With the flurry of summer activity now coming to a close, GWAS is shifting gears, but our commitment to the Gorge Waterway hasn’t slowed down one bit. Before you plan your next visit to the Nature House, we at GWAS would like to remind you to check out our new Fall hours! As of September 1st you’ll find us open for visits on Saturdays and Sundays from 10-3pm, so open up your weekend schedule and come say hi! While we’re heading into the Fall with exciting events
Hi, friends! Summer seems to go by fast, doesn’t it? As we enter the last month of the sunny fun season, and the excitement winds down, GWAS is ready to settle back in and continue our hard work with keeping Esquimalt Gorge Park and the Waterway in tip-top shape. Thanks to a new set of summer hires joining our team, our efforts will be no problem! We’ll be switching the Nature House to Fall hours by the end of August, so be sure to swing by for a visit while we’re still open
Hi, friends! It’s summertime!!! We at GWAS have been enjoying the shining blue sky and bright sunshine, taking the opportunity to get out and take care of our beloved park and waterway with our amazing summer staff and volunteers! With the Nature House now open seven days a week, there’s never a dull moment out in Esquimalt Gorge Park! With Ocean Week Victoria having drawn to a close last month, GWAS is getting back into the usual swing of things, hosting restoration sessions
Hi, friends! Look at that beautiful blue sky and sunshine... summer is comin’ in hot, and GWAS is about to be busy with all the incredible events that are happening in the community! The abundance of activities happening in June will be no problem at all thanks to the great hardworking individuals joining our team from Canada Summer Jobs! The shining summertime means that the Nature House will be open every day, so be sure to look forward to that. We’ve also got a slew of gre
Hi, friends! May we interest you in some new opportunities this month? Of course we can! We at GWAS are surging forward with the spring events and activities, while also preparing ourselves for when the summer months roll in! We’re taking advantage of the beautiful weather conditions to give the city and community a suite of brand-new events, projects, restoration efforts, and enrichment. This month, we’re even celebrating the world of music related to nature and the world. S
Hi, friends! Everybody better prepare themselves, because as the air warms and the sun shines, we at GWAS and all our partners are going to be busy getting into the swing, or should we say “spring” of things with all the amazing events and opportunities in April. So many new developments are happening from this month onward, and we’re not stopping anytime soon! The Spring season means that our Nature House’s doors are wide open, ready for visitors to come on in, learn new thi
Hi, friends! It’s getting closer—the time is almost here to open the Nature House doors to visitors once again! As the winter cold makes way for spring warmth and the great outdoors starts to shine bright, GWAS is hard at work preparing the Nature House and providing new and exciting experiences for everyone to enjoy! The spring season is also bringing many new events and experiences within the community, and you can bet that GWAS will be a part of those. With February coming
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There’s something special in the air at Esquimalt Gorge Park - the birds are singing a little louder, early blooms are brightening the landscape, and the first hints of spring are beginning to peek...
As winter approaches, we hope you've been able to keep dry and warm. While the Nature House and Restoration Drop-ins are in hibernation for the rest of the season, it doesn't mean GWAS doesn't have plenty...
Summer is going by fast at GWAS! While we have welcomed more summer staff, we are also saying goodbye and thank you to our first cohort. Their hard work brings amazing events and opportunities to the...
May flowers are in full swing this month, and the busyness of our local pollinators has us inspired to get buzzing as well. Read on for some recaps of awesome April events, for exciting upcoming events, and...
It was a restful winter break for GWAS, but we are excited to be back in the park and back in your email inbox! We hope that your winter thus far has been restorative, and that we can all look forward to longer...
There is a chill breeze in the air, leaves on the ground, and the buffleheads will soon be returning to the Gorge... October is upon us. The Nature House will be open on weekends until October 27 before we...
It's April, the Nature House is open, and spring has sprung. We are gearing up for another busy summer season here at the Nature House with the Gorge Waterway Action Society. Stay tuned for lots of...
After a winter hibernation to rest and recharge, GWAS is back in action and excited to jump into all that 2026 has to offer. The 2025 Annual General Meeting in December gave us the opportunity to...
Cozy season is upon us! Whether you've headed back to school or are just soaking in the crunchy-leaf-acoustics, we hope your transition from summer to autumn was warm and restorative. The days may...
Summer is in full swing at GWAS! After a busy June of welcoming our new seasonal team members, opening the Nature House seven days a week, and kicking off a season of family-friendly events, we're...
Spring Break is at an end, the cherry trees are showing off, and the magnolias are fixing to join them. We're not sure how March went so quickly, but we're ready and eager for planting season! Have a look to...
For us here at GWAS, December is a time of reflection and gratitude for the year past. In 2024, we experienced yet another incredible year. It was a year of learning, growing, caring for our community, and...
We’re thrilled to bring you the latest updates from the Gorge Waterway Action Society as summer winds down and we anticipate some beautiful autumn days! Let’s look back on August’s activities and...
The weather is warming up, and just in time, GWAS has tons of activities and events to get you outside this June! A special shout-out to all those who joined our celebratory event for World Migratory...
The last month of the year brings about a period of reflection, where we look back on all of the challenges and triumphs that made 2025 what it was. GWAS saw a lot of growth and change, and we look forward...
And just like that, another fantastic summer comes to an end! To all those who came to visit the Nature House this summer, volunteered with us, or joined the fun at the Let's Get Quizzical end-of...
The wildflowers are blooming, the birds are busy, and GWAS is in full swing this June! From weekly restoration sessions to family-friendly events, we’ve packed the month with ways to connect with nature...
February has been a busy month for GWAS! From snowy bird walks to community restoration talks, we've been laying the groundwork for a productive spring season. Read on for updates on...
November's days may be short, but they're no less sweet. Quieter days allow us to reflect on how much gratitude we have for our incredible community. To the volunteers who ran the Nature House this...
We hope to reach you reveling in recent rainfall and ready to enjoy the sweet fruits of August. Here's a recap of July's activities and a peek at what's to come in our last month of summer hours!
As the year turns and the days get longer, we’re looking back on all we accomplished in 2023. We welcomed two new board members, 27 staff members, 60 volunteers and 35 members this year. We launched...
