David Cook will be leading a Vancouver Natural History Society (VNHS) interpretive hike into what is probably the last forest of old growth red cedar in the Vancouver area.
Dozens of giant red cedars up to 10 feet in diameter dominate an area of about 25 hectares. The forest is located at about 700m elevation on Grouse Mountain in the Mosquito Creek watershed.
The hike will commence at 8:00 am from the top of Skyline Drive (under the Hydro Line). The first section of the hike will be a little steep and slippery (loose gravel) but the route will moderate when the hikers reach skid roads that lead up to the forest. The elevation gain will be about 300m.
It will be an all day hike with lots of interpretive stops and you will need to be in top physical shape.
Bring water, lunch, thick-soled, deep-tread hiking boots and appropriate clothing for temperature changes and possible showers.
Although this is a VNHS hike, membership is not required.
For more information:
Contact David Cook at 604-924-0147 (phone) or cookeco2@yahoo.com (email).

• Outline and confirm Process for the development of the Plan
  
• Confirm the issues and opportunities of the Alpine Area
  
• Outline a Vision and Guiding Principles for the Plan

This is an outdoor workshop so please dress for the weather. The more waterproof clothing and rubberwear you wear, the more fully you can participate. There will be time given for lunch.
Please bring a calculator, pencil and your enthusiasm.
The two day course will cover Modules 1,2,3,4,7, & 11 of The Streamkeepers Handbook and Modules.
A write up on the Streamkeepers Modules can be found at www.pskf.ca
Instructors: Dianne Ramage and ZoAnn Morten.
Contact: ZoAnn Morten 604-986-5059 (phone) or zmorten@shaw.ca (email)
Directions: Princess Park on Princess Ave on Hastings Creek. Travel up Mountain Highway to Wellington, left of Wellington until it ends then left onto Princess Ave. 1/2 way down the block on the left is the entrance to the parking lot.
Cost: $50.00 per student
Discount price for Streamkeepers Handbook for those in course $20.00 (optional)

The future of our coast is about to be decided. Right now, federal and provincial governments are considering lifting a moratorium that has protected B.C.'s coastline from oil drilling for three decades. It's a decision that could forever change the face of the province.
Please join Dr. Suzuki and a panel of experts for an evening of information and discussion about this critical decision.
Event Information: David Suzuki Foundation website
Local ticket pre-sale locations or reservation information:
David Suzuki Foundation phone 604-732-4228 or 1-800-453-1533
Tickets: $8.00 ($5.00 for students/seniors/unemployed).
Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster, Capers stores and Mountain Equipment Co-op stores.
Ticketmaster phone orders: 604-280-4444
Ticketmaster online purchase

You are invited to participate in drafting a Recovery Action Plan for Sea Otters in BC. All those interested in the recovery of sea otters are welcome to attend.
BC's sea otters are designated as 'THREATENED' by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) and legally listed under the Species at Risk Act (SARA).
The session has three purposes:
1) Provide information about sea otter recovery planning in BC, particularly on the development of a Recovery Action Plan for Sea Otters in BC. This Action Plan details specific activities being recommended to implement the Recovery Strategy for Sea Otters in BC that was completed in June 2003.
Information is also included on the costs of the action plan and the benefits to be derived from its implementation. An updated draft of the Recovery Strategy, which has been revised based on input already received from First Nations, stakeholders and other interested parties, will be available.
2) Provide an opportunity for feedback on the draft Action Plan.
3) Seek community input to stimulate local involvement in sea otter recovery activities.

Should you be unable to attend, the draft of the Action Plan will also be available (January 20, 2004) for your comment through the Fisheries & Oceans Canada website www-comm.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/pages/consultations/sea-otters/default_e.htm
Contact:
Laurie Convey, Resource Management Biologist, Abalone & Species at Risk
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 3225 Stephenson Pt. Rd., Nanaimo, BC V9T 1K3
Tel 250-756-7163
Fax 250-756-7118 or 756-7162
Email ConveyL@pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This workshop is primarily intended for municipal engineering, planning and public works employees, councillors, and administration. The workshop will also be of interest to anyone wanting to learn about land management practices that will ensure a healthy vibrant community.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
A "dim-sum" style series of presentations will demonstrate current practices in stormwater, flood management, and streamside protection. The goals are to provide practical information about best management practices for reducing development impacts on the landscape, and provide information on the most current Provincial Legislation and changes to municipal responsibilities.
The Resort Municipality of Whistler has generously agreed to host this workshop.
Cost: $30.00
Contact: Please register by February 13.
Edith B. Tobe, Executive Director
Squamish River Watershed Society
Phone: 604-898-9171
Fax: 604-898-9161
Email: tobe@shaw.ca

Speakers: A broad range of topics. Panel Discussion: Government Perspectives on Regional Issues by David Fraser, Environment Canada and Mike Rylko, Puget Sound Coordinator, USEPA. Moderator: James Tansey.
Cost: $70. (Students: $10.)
For more Information Contact:
H. Schreier
Phone: 604-822-4401
Registration:
Institute for Resources, Environment & Sustainability, UBC
2206 East Mall, Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z3
Tel: 604-822-0067
Fax: 604-822-9250
Email: admin@ires.ubc.ca

At this meeting we will provide an update on the extensive rehabilitation work completed in the park to date, and outline the goals that we have prioritized for the year ahead. We welcome ideas and input, thoughts and comments.
Refreshments will be provided
Slide Presentation: Environmental challenges facing the park.
Michael Hunter, Environment Coordinator, City of North Vancouver.
Speaker's Topic: Rehabilitation work completed by Clearwater in Mahon Park.
Lance McCulloch, CEO, Clearwater Environmental Group
Speaker's Topic: Volunteer efforts contributing to the Cityıs rehabilitation plan.
New tasks and projects for the Friends of Mahon Park in 2004.
Eva Antonijevic, Stewardship Coordinator, Evergreen Foundation

Directions: The Horseshoe Club is located in Mahon Park behind the Fen Burdett Stadium at the corner of West 16th Street and Jones Avenue. There is ample parking in the 400th block of West 16th adjacent to the Margaret Fulton Centre. From there follow a short path behind the Stadium to reach the Club.
Contact: Eva Antonijevic