Community Calendar
Team WaterSMART at "Data Day" Open House
Join Team WaterSmart at ts'xwelikwshenawtxw (MABR Education Centre (124 West Second Avenue, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 1S9)) to learn more about the data that was collected by different stewardship groups in 2025.
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
If wanting to learn more about the RDN's Community Watershed Monitoring Network (CWMN), join us from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.!
Team WaterSMART at the "Power of Stewardship" Event
Join Team WaterSmart at ts'xwelikwshenawtxw (MABR Education Centre (124 West Second Avenue, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 1S9)) to learn more about stewardship and volunteer opportunities within the RDN. There will also be a discussion panel and presentations.
Time: 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
More information TBA!
Team WaterSMART at Seedy Sunday
Join Team WaterSmart at Seedy Sunday to learn more about water conservation and water saving tricks! Their booth will have free native plants and seeds for take-away.
Location: Nanaimo District Secondary School (355 Wakesiah Avenue Nanaimo, BC V9R 3K5)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Link for more information: Seedy Sunday
Team WaterSMART at Brant Wildlife Children's Festival
Join Team WaterSmart at Qualicum Beach Elementary School to celebrate our brants and surrounding wildlife!
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
More information TBA!
Water to Earth Month 10 year anniversary
World Water Day kicks off the month on March 22 and Earth Day wraps it up on April 22.
Check back at this page for event updates from the RDN and our community partners, Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve (MABR), City of Nanaimo, Nanaimo Area Land Trust (NALT), VIU and Mosaic Forestry
The RDN’s Drinking Water and Watershed Protection (DWWP) Program has been hosting Water to Earth Month events with community partners for the last 10 years. Water to Earth Month is an activity-packed, month-long celebration that takes place between World Water Day on March 22 and Earth Day on April 22. Its aim is to actively engage the community to build awareness about local water resources and environmental stewardship.
This year, we are hosting a larger Earth Day celebration on April 19 from (Time TBA) with a celebration event at Departure Bay Park featuring vendors and information booths from around the community as well as interactive workshops and nature walks!
Nanaimo River Watershed and Water Treatment Bus Tour
Come see the amazing journey our drinking water takes from the mountains to our homes! Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of the Nanaimo River Drinking Watershed, followed by a tour of Nanaimo's innovative Water Treatment Plant. Experts from City of Nanaimo and Mosaic will be on hand to discuss forestry, water quality, future plans and answer questions. Don't forget your camera! Meet at the South Fork Water Treatment Plant (2500 South Fork Road) Bring a lunch and wear suitable clothing and footwear for rugged ground and weather.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Link to Register: Nanaimo River Watershed and Water Treatment Bus Tour
Invasive Plant Removal for World Water Day
Join like minded individuals and tackle invasive plants during one of our work parties. All necessary equipment and training provided. Work parties are fun but physically taxing and best suited to those with a basic level of fitness and agility. Wear sturdy shoes and bring gloves and loppers if you have them.
Location: Meet at Pipers Lagoon
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Link to register: Invasive Plant Removal for World Water Day
Earth Hour Skate -- Everyone Welcome
Designed for skaters of all ages and abilities. Lap skating plus our popular 'Game Zone' for recreational Hockey with sponge pucks. Helmets are strongly recommended for all participants.
Location: Beban Park
Time: 1:15 - 2:45 p.m.
Link for more information: Earth Hour Skate
Water to Earth Month Workshop: Rainwater Harvesting Workshop with Ken Nentwig
This presentation focuses on rainwater system components, and how water quality is maintained. It outlines single-family residential property uses, but the concepts apply to all types and sizes of rainwater system designs and installations.
This workshop will be taking place at the Beban Centre in Nanaimo from 5-7PM.
Link to Register coming soon!
Brant Festival
The Brant Wildlife Festival brings together thousands of people each year to celebrate nature. The festival hosts a multitude of events in the Spring that connect people with nature, educate people of all ages on topics of conservation, and celebrate the incredible biodiversity our region has to offer. The Brant Wildlife Festival is the only one of its kind on Vancouver Island.
More Information to come soon!
Cottle Creek Walk
Join local experts from the Friends of Cottle Creek and RDN Drinking Water and Watershed Protection staff to learn more about the restoration and monitoring projects happening in Cottle Creek. Please dress for the weather as this program will run in rain or shine.
Hamilton Wetlands and Forest Tour
Link to register coming soon!
Water to Earth Month Workshop: Rainwater Harvesting Workshop with "Invasive Species Guy", Broombusters, amd RDN Parks
This presentation focuses on invasive species removal with Hunter Jarratt (Invasive Species Guy) and Joanne (Broombusters).
Hunter Jarratt is a dedicated conservationist, ecological restoration consultant, and business owner with a strong passion for environmental protection. He has spent an innumerable number of hours managing invasive species in both volunteer and professional capacities.
Broombusters is a grassroots organization which was started in 2006 in response to community’s growing concern about the spread of the aggressive invasive species, Scotch broom, on Vancouver Island and lower BC mainland.
Team WaterSmart will be providing free native plants and seeds to participants of this workshop.
This workshop will be taking place at the Bowen Centre Centre in Nanaimo from 6-8PM.
Link to Register coming soon!