Cortes Species Highlight: Harbour Porpoise
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 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 trees...
Cortes Species Highlight: Salmonberry Bird or Swainson’s Thrush
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....
Jo Ann Green Award for 2021
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
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
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, create a wonderful new habitat for wetland wildlife; and provide fantastic opportunities for nature-based learning and community engagement.