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...
