by FOCI | Aug 3, 2022 | Media Room
Cortes Species Highlight: Salmonberry Bird or Swainson’s Thrush — by Shannon Hogan, 02 August 2022 If you live close to the forest’s edge or if you enjoy taking walks through the woods, then I guarantee you’ve heard the beautiful call of the Swainson’s Thrush....
by FOCI | Jan 31, 2022 | Media Room
We are delighted to announce that the winner of the Jo Ann Green Environmental Award 2021 is Bruce Harrison. The award recognizes a Cortes Islander who has made significant contributions to the environmental well-being of the community. Congratulations to Bruce for...
by FOCI | Jan 19, 2022 | Media Room
Friends of Cortes Island (FOCI) invites you to attend our 2021 AGM on Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The business end may only take an hour or so, leaving time for discussion. Attending our AGM is a great way to learn about and support the work we...
by FOCI | Apr 22, 2021 | Media Room
April 21, 2021 – Friends of Cortes Island (FOCI) and Linnaea Farm Society (Linnaea) are happy to announce the launch of the Dillon Creek Wetland Restoration Project. This project, which has been years in the making, will benefit the health of our precious lakes,...
by FOCI | Mar 9, 2021 | Media Room
Wildlife COEXistence It is the month of March and represents the toughest time of the year for wildlife. There has been evidence of wildlife, possibly a bear, having gone through garbage placed out for pickup, within the past few weeks in the Whaletown area. Please...
by FOCI | Nov 26, 2020 | Media Room
We are delighted to announce that the winner of the Jo Ann Green Award 2020 is Sonya Friesen. The award recognizes a Cortes Islander who has made significant contributions to the environmental well being of the community. Congratulations to Sonya for all of her...