Community members are warmly invited to join the Sunshine Coast Wildlife Project to build wildlife homes to help species at risk. Three upcoming workshops will allow participants of all ages to construct their own bat houses, mason bee homes, or duck, owl, or swallow nest boxes from easy-to-assemble kits with the assistance of Wildlife Project helpers. Those who already have mason bee homes can bring in their bee tubes or blocks for help cleaning their cocoons and guidance on winter care of the bees. Ready-made wildlife homes will also be available.
Wildlife workshops will take place on Oct. 27 at Frank West Hall in Gibsons, Nov. 3 at Coopers Green Hall in Halfmoon Bay, and Nov. 16 at Pender Harbour Community Hall in Madeira Park. Residents can drop by any time from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. during any of these events to build a box or to chat about wildlife issues and learn how to get involved in habitat stewardship and wildlife monitoring activities. For more information, see www.facebook.com/coastwildlife, email [email protected] or phone 604-989-1007.
– Submitted by Michelle Evelyn
