Reporter’s question: Now I’d like to know a little bit more about the use of masks outdoors. A friend of mine was walking on the weekend, and she said she passed about 100 people in two hours none of them were wearing a mask. But it was on a trail so people were kind of close at some point. So what’s the protocol in that sort of situation? Bonnie Henry: … things that we have learned about this virus are that it…
Submitted by Paula McGahon On August 18th Jean McDonald led a hike to East Sooke park. The weather was the best ever. Some photos attacked. Jean did a great job.
Submitted by Nancy Payeur Covid-19 has changed lives world-wide, and curtailed regular OCV hikes. Now that restrictions are easing, OCV leaders will offer physically distanced hikes, Mondays to Fridays during the month of June. Groups are limited to six people, as per provincial health regulations.Our leader on this first post-pandemic OCV hike was Jan MacRae, who provided flower identification and historical commentary. Brenda O’Regan, Lois Mesner, Cathy Gillis and Nancy Payeur participated in the hike, which included beautiful Oak Haven and Gore Parks, followed…
Submitted by Jocelyn Green I have been exploring more parks close to home during this period of “lock down”. We are fortunate. There are some amazing places to explore. Playfair has been transformed over the last few years from ugly invasive grass to an incredible area with beautiful native species. Much of this work was done by pulling together volunteers but with great support from Saanich Parks. The Camas are not in full bloom yet but you can see many…
Submitted by Liz Bicknell OCV hikers explored new trails at Mount Work on January 25, led byChris Dalziel.