Community Calendar

Join Team WaterSmart at the Oceanside Volunteer Fair to learn more our Community Watershed Monitoring Network (CWMN). This network monitors the water quality or the surrounding rivers and streams, and provides invaluable knowledge to the RDN. Attend this fair to learn how you can get involved with CWMN.

This fair takes place on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the St Stephen's United Church (150 Village Way) in Qualicum Beach from 1-4 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided by Tim Hortons. 

Join Team WaterSmart in Qualicum Beach for the BC National Forest Week Celebration!

This event is on Saturday September 27 2025 at the Qualicum Beach Museum from 1- 4 p.m.

Join us to learn more about water conserving practices, as well as more about the health of our forests. This event is free and family friendly.

Join us at the arboretum at Parksville Community Park on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for this free, family-friendly event. This event will feature interactive displays from stewardship and non-profit organizations within the Oceanside community and opportunities to connect and get involved with our streamkeeper organizations. Join to learn more about our local rivers and streams, what animals call these watersheds home, and how you can better protect these environments.  

This workshop is taking place at the Beban Centre from 6 - 8 p.m. Join representatives from Island Health and the Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resource Stewardship for this informative session on private well water care. 

Learn about well maintenance, source protection, water testing and treatment options, and strategies for managing during drought conditions. Ideal for well owners and anyone interested in protecting their water supply. Thi workshop will also go over information about the recently declining aquifer 211, and will offer ideas on how to better protect this aquifer's water supply. 

This event is free but registration is required: WellSmart Workshop