Thanks to Michael Reid and Adriam Lam of the Times Colonist for the wonderful coverage in the paper today. The Sanctuary offers so much to children to families, to this community and, to the island. The replacement of the boardwalk is of the utmost importance and this article demonstrates you 'Give-a-$heet'! Together, we can 'Bridge People to Nature'. http://www.timescolonist.com/life/islander/around-town-serving-the-sanctuary-at-swan-lake-1.23084773 #giveasheet #bridgestonature #swanlake #christmashill #community

Did you remember to set your clocks back one hour last night. If you did, great Nature House will be open at noon today like most Sundays. If you didn't don't fret take the extra time to enjoy a loop around the lake before the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary House opens. #positivethinking #fallback #timechange #itsthattimeagain

Proceeds from this craft sale support the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary.

Join us as we celebrate all the members of the Deer family with deer BINGO, crafts, games and a bunch of wonderful touchables! If you want to learn how to keep deer out of your garden and what to do about Victoria’s deer ‘problem’ – you’re out-of-luck :) – we don’t have any answers. But, if you want to have some nature fun and learn about who’s who in the deer world we can help.

The trumpeter swan is the largest extant species of waterfowl. Adults usually measure 138–165 cm (4 ft 6 in–5 ft 5 in) long, though large males can exceed 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) in total length. The Trupeter is one of the heaviest living birds or animals capable of flight. The trumpeter swan's wingspan ranges from 185 to 250 cm (6 ft 1 in to 8 ft 2 in), with the wing chord measuring 60–68 cm (24–27 in).

Swans at Swan Lake - you read it here first! That is right there were two beautiful Trumpeter Swans on the lake this afternoon. We were hopeful to catch a closer photo or two to share with you while these majestic birds grace us with their presence but alas all we were able to get were these. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1938640829495812.1073741874.110896258936954&type=1&l=df7786151d

Pumpkins were carved to greet all the ghosts and goblins that visited the Sanctuary on Halloween.

Program Naturalist Francie did a great job on these jack-o-lanterns. My favourite is the owl. How about WHO, I mean you?

This is Program Naturalist, Francie. She is such a deer, I mean dear.

This is Animal Care Volunteer, Lenny. Today affectionately known as Peter Pumpkin.

From left to Right: Program Manager, Renee, Program Naturalist Francie, Executive Director, Kathleen and Program Naturalist, Erica wishing everyone a Happy Halloween!