We are thrilled that the acquisition of the land has been completed! completed! Now, the community that made this park a reality can turn to the creation of the park itself.
The campaign to acquire 75 acres on Hwmet’utsum (Mt. Maxwell) for a community park took a major leap forward Monday night (September 19), with a fund-raising dinner at Foxglove Farm.
We write today with some good news, finally, about safe cycling on Salt Spring, and the vision for the Salish Sea Trail network connecting Fulford to Vesuvius and the rest of our region. Plus, info about a fun ride next Wednesday with our MLA Adam Olsen.
2 years of building a community coalition have culminated in the campaign for the public acquisition of 75 acres on Hwmet’utsum (Mount Maxwell)!
Thanks to the dozens of islanders who filled the PARC meeting yesterday in support of public acquisition of 75 acres of forest on Hwumet’utsum – Mount Maxwell! We are in AWE!
Here are some highlights from Salt Spring Solutions’ work in 2021.
The Salish Sea Trail Network Working Group has been hard at work creating an engaging way to communicate our vision and goals on filling the missing link from Fulford to Vesuvius harbour on the island. Take a look:
Comparing the cycling experience between a rural side road in Cowichan and our main road here was eye-opening.
Community momentum has been building to protect a 345-acre tract of forested land on the side of Mount Maxwell (Hwumet’utsum) in order to ensure it is preserved for generations to come. Community volunteers on Salt Spring Island have formed a working group to organize stakeholders throughout the community in order to ensure this property is… Continue reading Help us protect a huge portion of Mount Maxwell
Join a safe social ride and rally for the Salish Sea Trail, Saturday October 3. Ride at 11, rally at noon.
