Welcome to the Fraser Valley Conservancy

Fraser Valley Conservancy News & Events

Membership Events
January 9, 2010. Cheam Wetlands Bird Watching. Wake up early morning to sip cocoas/coffee and watch and listen for birds and insects. A "senses" oriented event meant to remind us of nature’s beauty and need for preservation. (2 hours) Meet at Cheam Wetland Parking Lot 6:30am.

March 12, 2010. The REACH Museum Tour. Take a look at the Valleys dynamic culture and changes to landscape and people. (2 hours) Meet at the museum for 7:00pm.

April 10, 2010. Clayburn Village Walking Tour. Discuss the uniqueness of the village, its history and how the Fraser Valley Conservancy wants to preserve its historical and ecological presence. End at the tea shop for tea. (1.5 hours.) Meet at the Old Clayburn Tea shop for 11:00am.

April 17, 2010. Adopt-A-River Clean Up Day1. Come volunteer to clean up a section of the Chilliwack/Vedder River, located between Tamahi Bridge and Slesse Creek Rd. For More information Contact us.

To join us on these events, please become a member. By becoming a member you will receive newsletters, stay current on up-to-date projects and become involved in your community.

Upcoming Community and Program Events:
January 1, 2010. Our Landowner contact program is getting underway for Ryder Lake, Cultus Lake and Chilliwack River riparian areas. Please contact us for your copy of the book "Caring for Cultus" or to schedule a visit from our stewardship Coordinator, Steve Clegg.

April 9, 10 & 11. 2010 . Bradner Flower Show. Our landowner contact staff will be at the Bradner Flower Show with their creative display, invasive species information, naturescaping tips and loads of stewardship information.

Recent Events:
December 7 , 2009. The Fraser Valley Conservancy presented the City of Chilliwack with a certification of Acknowledgment recognizing the City’s contribution for the preservation and protection of the Western Toad, a species at risk.

November 17 & 18, 2009. Fraser Valley Conservancy attended the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival. Great Turn out!

July 10, 11 & 12, 2009. The Fraser Valley Conservancy continued with the Western Toad Rescue. This year the City of Chilliwack approved a three day road closure and overall over 38,750 toadlets made it safely across! Thanks to everyone who helped out!

August 19, 2008. We are pleased to announce the donation of our wet MacLure Wetland, a 15 acre parcel nestled in the Matsqui Prairie between Willband and Horn Creeks. Home to several rare ecosystems and species at risk including Green Heron and Red-legged Frogs. While much of the site contains reed canary grass, we can only see plenty of room for enhancement possibilities. The BC Transmission Corporation and VanCity have provided funds to continue the diversification of the site and we look forward to continued partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley in our enhancement and monitoring activities. Please read the latest edition of our newsletter, where we will continue to provide updates in each edition.