🌿 April Events with Friends of Holland Creek
- Apr 2
- 3 min read
Spring is here, and with it comes a great opportunity to get outside, connect with neighbours, and help care for some of Ladysmith’s beautiful natural spaces.
Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just looking to lend a hand, everyone is welcome to join these upcoming events.
April is shaping up to be an exciting month for community connection, environmental stewardship, and outdoor learning in Ladysmith. From native plant care to invasive species removal and guided nature walks, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved, learn something new, and enjoy our beautiful local spaces.
Whether you can join for one event or several, everyone is welcome!
🌱 April 6 – Transfer Beach Native Plant Bed Care
Easter Monday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Transfer Beach (meet at the Kinsmen Hut)
Join us on the first Monday of the month (through November) to care for the Butterfly Meadow and Bird Shrubbery planted in 2024. Help weed, plant, collect seeds, and learn about native plants and the ecosystems they support.
Bring your own coffee and gardening tools if you can - extras will be available.
🌿 April 11 – Holland Creek Invasive Species Removal
Saturday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Methuen & 6th
Help remove invasive species like broom while walking upstream along Holland Creek. Dress for the weather and bring refreshments. Gloves and tools will be available, but feel free to bring your own.
🌿 April 20 – Community Broom Cut
Monday | 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Mackie Rd Trailhead
Join the Ladysmith School and community members for a broom removal effort around the Colonia Bridge area. Instruction, gloves, and loppers will be provided.
🌿 April 22 – Community Broom Cut at Trillium Park
Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Trillium Park
In partnership with the CVRD, this event will support invasive broom removal. A dumpster will be on-site for disposal. Join the Broombusters, Friends of Holland Creek, and Yellow Point Ecological Society near the Christie Rd edge of the park.
🔍 April 24–27 – Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt
📍 Holland Creek
Take part in a fun, self-guided scavenger hunt! Collect forms at the Frank Jameson Community Centre or from Holland Creek Park notice boards. Find invasive species and solve the puzzle at your own pace.
🐟 April 25 – Holland Creek BioBlitz
Saturday | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Dogwood Drive Trailhead
Contribute to community science by helping document local biodiversity using iNaturalist. Join biologists and ecologists to identify plants, animals, fungi - and even check fish traps in the creek.
Options available for all ages, with potential for a bat walk in the evening.
🌊 April 25 – Intertidal Walk & Talk + Sunset Social
Saturday | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 5066 Brenton Page Rd (Ladysmith Harbour)
Join fish biologist Rick Harbo for an engaging intertidal exploration. Gumboots are recommended! Stay afterward for a relaxed sunset beach social - bring appies and a drink if you’d like.
Hosted by Yellow Point Ecological Society
🌸 April 26 – Hemer Park BioBlitz
Sunday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Morland Rd Entrance
Support VIU students conducting a vegetation survey by participating in a BioBlitz using iNaturalist. Learn how this tool helps monitor restoration sites.
Hosted by Yellow Point Ecological Society.
🚶♂️ April 26 – Cable Bay Trail Walk
Sunday | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Nicola Rd Trailhead
Join Champagne Hill Botanicals for a guided 4 km walk to Dodd Narrows and back. Expect some uphill sections - dress for the weather.
Hosted by Yellow Point Ecological Society.
💚 Get Involved
These events are a fantastic way to:
Support local ecosystems
Learn about native plants and invasive species
Contribute to community science
Meet like-minded neighbours
Enjoy the outdoors this spring
No experience is necessary - just bring your enthusiasm! We hope to see you out there.🧑🤝🧑
Follow the Friends of Holland Creek's Facebook page to keep up to date with all the great things they're doing around the community.
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