Join the Guardians of Mary Lake to hear the voices of support for the future “Mary Lake Nature Park” A new sanctuary protecting a watershed, pristine forest and many species, while creating a new link for a 25 km hiking trail loop. This property has been under conservancy ownership since 1947 - That's 70 years of nature working her magic. 12 pm:
=0D=0A=Gates Open 1 pm: Festivities kick off 3 - 5 pm: “Spirit of Nature Walks” – on streamside trails “Why Mary Lake?” - Informative slide show in house Festivities begin with the “THE VANCOUVER ISLAND CALEDONIA PIPE BAND”
=0D=0A=Speakers include: Tom Sampson – Tsartlip elder, Elizabeth May - Federal Green Party Leader Ken Williams - Highlands Mayor, Jill Robinson - Habitat Acquisition Trust Lisa Helps – Mayor of Victoria, Frances Litman - Creatively United for the Planet Alistair MacGregor - Federal NDP MP, Vancity – Community Real Estate Dept. Yummy food truck on site - Coast Lunch Box
=0D=0A=Please Car Pool Limited parking on road near site with some additional parking at Highlands Community Hall 729 Finlayson Arm Rd (5 min. walk) $3 Bus Shuttle from Western Speedway at 11:30 am, Noon, 12:30 pm (Includes parking, purchase with ticket to reserve)
=0D=0A=Admission: 1 ticket = $10 donation Or Free with “Guardian of Mary Lake Membership” Available online (best for our planning) or at gate https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/greater-victoria-greenbelt-society/events/guardians-of-mary-lake-festive-gathering-fundraiser/
=0D=0A=Children under 12 are free
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