Cortes Species Highlight: Harbour Porpoise

Cortes Species Highlight: Harbour Porpoise

by | Aug 30, 2022 | Media Room

Cortes Species Highlight: Harbour Porpoise — by Shannon Hogan, 30 August 2022 Every once in a while, you’re gifted a magic moment. One of my most recent magic moments was at Smelt Bay during sunset. It was a warm, incredibly still summer evening with the sunset...
Small Acts of Conservation Kindness: Frog Ponds

Small Acts of Conservation Kindness: Frog Ponds

by | Aug 11, 2022 | Media Room

Small Acts of Conservation Kindness: Frog Ponds — by Shannon Hogan, 11 August 2022 This spring local Cortes resident, Autumn Barret-Morgan, transformed an ordinary cement pond into a perfect breeding ground for frogs! By placing pruned branches from the orchard...
Jo Ann Green Award for 2021

Jo Ann Green Award for 2021

by | 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...
2021 AGM

2021 AGM

by | 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...
Dillon Creek Wetland Restoration Project Launch

Dillon Creek Wetland Restoration Project Launch

by | 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,...
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