Forest walk with Priya Puri
September 22 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Celebrate National Forest Week at KELÁ_EKE Kingfisher Forest.
National Forest Week is celebrated annually in the third week of September, this year taking place from September 20th – 26th, 2026. The theme of this year’s National Forest Week is “Forest Pathways: Innovation and Sustainability”, with daily sub-themes for each day of the week and several contests happening all week long.
On Tuesday, September 22nd from 1:30 – 3:30 PM, join Priya, Raincoast’s Forest Conservation Program Coordinator, to explore the daily sub-theme of “Smart Monitoring & Management in our Forests” through an immersive walk and talk at KELÁ_EKE Kingfisher Forest. From engaging our senses through forest bathing, to learning about forest monitoring techniques, to seeing the real-time impacts of active forest management in KELÁ_EKE Kingfisher Forest, we will learn all about what it means to monitor and manage a forest nature reserve. To end off our walk and talk, we will put our new knowledge to the test by playing a game of forest-themed Jeopardy to take part in #TreeviaTuesday!
Forest walk and talk, forest trivia
Where: KELÁ_EKE Kingfisher Forest, S,DÁYES (North Pender Island).
Meet at the end of Harbour Hill Drive by the gate past Sea Star Winery (map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/A7Fh7ZEeja81rHXy8). Parking is limited, so consider carpooling, biking, or walking.
When
Tuesday, September 22nd, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM PST
What to wear
Dress appropriately for the weather as this event will occur rain or shine. Come prepared by wearing adequate sun or rain protection. As we will be in a forest, long pants, tall socks, and closed-toed shoes are strongly recommended.
What to bring
All supplies will be provided. A small bag/backpack with a water bottle, a snack, and any other personal items you may require is okay to bring with you. Please be advised that there are no washroom facilities on site, so plan accordingly.
National Forest Week
This event is taking place as part of National Forest Week and in partnership with the Pender Islands Conservancy. Learn more about how you can celebrate and participate in National Forest Week by checking out other events with the Pender Islands Conservancy happening from September 20th – 26th.
