Upcoming Events
A Halloween Myth-tery
Date: Oct. 24, 11:00-2:15
Cost: $15/group - 5 person max, please contact us for a larger group.
Location: Wildwood Ecoforest, 2929 Crane Rd., Ladysmith
About the event:
Afraid of spiders? Worried about bats getting tangled in your hair? Feel like owls are watching your every move? Do not fear! Join us for a family-friendly, self-guided Halloween adventure where you'll debunk myths and uncover the real facts about owls, raccoons, bats, and other not-so-spooky nocturnal creatures of the forest!
At each stop, you'll solve a new "Myth-tery," working to restore harmony in the woods before Halloween arrives. With start times spaced 15 minutes apart, you’ll have plenty of time to embark on your own woodland journey at your own pace. The entire walk will take about 1 hour, with time for activities and stops included.
Amenities and Accessibility:
There are 2 outhouses, one being accessible to wheelchairs. The trails have a short, but steep, downhill slope in the forest and a bigger, more gradual slope up the gravel path. Please note that cell service is limited.
We’re sorry to say that dogs are not allowed on site, so please leave your furry friends at home.
Please contact us about any accessibility needs or questions at rachael@ecoforestry.ca.
What to bring:
Sturdy footwear
Clothing layers (Keep in mind it is always a few degrees cooler in the forest)
Binoculars if you’ve got them (not necessary, but fun)
Water, maybe snacks!
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A Fungi Foray with Andy and Kem
Date: Oct. 23, 1:00-3:30
Cost: $30/person
Location: Wildwood Ecoforest, 2929 Crane Rd., Ladysmith
About the event:
We’re welcoming back Andy MacKinnon and Kem Luther, two fun guys who know a lot about fungi!
These two experts with diverse backgrounds will lead a fungi-focused tour through Wildwood, peering in every nook and cranny to find any kind of mushrooms or molds. You will learn how to identify different fungi, which ones are edible, and how you can harvest them ethically, responsibly, and safely.
Please plan to arrive by 12:50 to fill out a waiver and take a bathroom break. If you are able, please print out and pre-fill a waiver, found here.
Registration is limited, and only those with tickets will be permitted on the walk! Please do not show up without having purchased a ticket, as the max capacity is chosen to ensure participants have the time and space to listen and learn.
If the event is sold out, email rachael@ecoforestry.ca as we will be establishing a waitlist.
Amenities and Accessibility:
There are 2 outhouses, one being accessible to wheelchairs. If you are participating in a tour, the trails have a small downhill slope in the forest and a bigger slope up the gravel path. Please note that cell service is limited.
We’re sorry to say that dogs are not allowed on site, so please leave your furry friends at home.
Please contact us about any accessibility needs or questions at rachael@ecoforestry.ca.
What to bring:
Sturdy footwear
Clothing layers (Keep in mind it is always a few degrees cooler in the forest)
Water
Hand lens if you’ve got one
A phone or camera will come handy
Bug spray
Your Plants of Coastal BC or Mushrooms of BC books to get signed!
Cash for copies of Mushrooms of BC and Wildwood merch
Scroll to the bottom of the page to book!
Wildwood Speaker Series
Stay tuned for another installment of our eco-themed webinars!