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Greenways Land Trust is a conservation organization that works to enhance recreational and ecological greenways for people and wildlife. The work is accomplished by volunteers who participate in: stewardship, public education, and community events. Greenways supports projects that enhance salmon habitat, the restoration of Baikie Island and interactive programs for adults and/or kids (e.g. Haig Brown Summer Camp). Funding is provided from DFO Public Participation Program, the Pacific Salmon Foundation, Vancouver Foundation, Real Estate Foundation, Campbell River Salmon Foundation, HRDC, Nav Canada, Shell Canada and many others over the years. GLT volunteers also perform trail maintenance, most notably in the Beaver Lodge Forest Lands. In 2007, GLT officially became the stewards of the Haig Brown Heritage Property and so there will be plenty of opportunities to become involved! If you, like us, believe in healthy living in harmony with the natural environment and sustainable development, join us in the many activites that we undertake throughout the year. Goals
The Latest from Greenways:Do you have a favourite tree? One that has caught your eye because of its exceptional size or looks, or because it has a unique story attached to it? Now is your chance to share your tree with others in the city’s very first Character Tree Contest. Contestants will be asked to place their tree in a category – examples of categories are Tallest tree, Historic tree or Wildlife tree, and provide two photos of the tree, a description and location. The tree must be within Campbell River city limits. A character tree can be defined as ‘a notable specimen because of its size, form, shape, beauty, age, colour, rarity or genetic constitution.’ The purpose of the contest is to foster an appreciation of the trees around us, and to involve the community in creating an inventory of significant and unique trees located in Campbell River. To launch the contest, the Museum at Campbell River have presented a talk with writer Harold Macy of Merville on Saturday, March 17, at 1:30pm. Macy’s talk will be based on his recent book The Four Storey Forest - a book that is part memoir and part arboreal adventure, and focuses on the woodlot on his property that burned down, then regenerated. Macy’s reverence for the forest is evident from his observation that “for whatever reasons, when in the forest we are coaxed to let down our defences, allowing something ineffably divine to penetrate deep into our hearts.” The nomination period for the contest is from March through to the end of August, 2012 and prizes will be presented on Rivers Day, September 29 at the Haig-Brown Festival. Click here for a copy of the Official Entry Form Click here for a copy of Frequntly Asked Questions Local businesses as well as contest sponsors are donating the prizes. For sponsorship information contact Greenways Land Trust operations manager Stacey Larsen, at 250-287-3785. For information regarding Harold Macy’s talk or to register, contact the Museum at 250-287-3103.
Jubilee Connector Trail The Jubilee Connector is a 2.5km greenway trail that links pedestrians to a recreational loop around Campbell River. The Greenways Loop will be a vegetated corridor reserved for pedestrian and wildlife mobility. "The Jubilee Connector provides a safe recreation resource to our community and offers many benefits for the community," says Stacey Larsen, Operations Manager of Greenways "The Greenways Loop trail provides an alternative and accessible transportation route around the perimeter of Campbell River that will promote active lifestyles and will improve the overall social health of the community." Planning began in 1997, with the adoption of the City of Campbell River Official Community. In 2009, Greenways Land Trust was appointed project manager for the southern portion of the Greenways Loop. The Jubilee Connector and construction on the Jubilee Trail then began in 2010. "Many local jobs were created building this trail, including displaced forestry workers" adds Erin Nowak, on-leave Operations Manager "The work crew completed many tasks such as site prep, invasive species removal, trail and bridge building, tree planting, erosion & sediment control.." The project had a $500,000 budget which was all fund raised and managed by Greenways Land Trust. This project wouldn't have been a success without the support of partners and in-kind volunteer donations! The completion of the Greenways Loop was a priority project for the GLT because the project will enhance the Greenways network within our community. The Greenways Land Trust has worked in partnership with the Community Development Trust, Island Coast Economics Trust, Job Opportunities Program, Mallinson Scaling and Consulting Ltd (doing business as Oceanside Scaling), Maritime Pacific Engineering Ltd., Campbell River Community Foundation, Pacific Salmon Foundation, Willow Creek Watershed Society, TD Friend of the Environment, Coastal Community Credit Union, City of Campbell River, Strathcona Regional District, and many others who helped this project along the way. Watch for signs and planting of native shrubs that will enhance the Jubilee Connector trail in the fall of 2011. Volunteers will be needed, so, keep an eye out for event postings and information in the near future. The next stage for completion of the Greenways Loop includes beginning construction on another portion of the trail that will join the eastern side of the Jubilee connector trail to the Rotary Sea Walk along the ocean front at Maryland Road. NewslettersFall 2010 Newsletter (pdf)Spring 2010 Newsletter (pdf)Quinsam River Watershed Study:Read the Quinsam Watershed Report here (pdf) |
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Quick LinksMissionTo enhance the community through the creation and management of greenways networks, based on principles of stream & land stewardship and development, within public and private property partnerships.
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