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2023 AGM

We were exceptionally fortunate to have a stellar cast as keynote presenters – Dr Suzanne Simard, author (‘Finding the Mother Tree – Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest’) & UBC Professor of Forest Ecology; Tzeporah … read more »

FTCCIS Virtual AGM 2022 - Forest Alphabet

This year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we made the decision to keep our AGM virtual for the second time. Despite the challenges of this platform our AGM was a resounding success … read more »

Giving Tuesday Update

We were overjoyed with the generosity and response from the Cortes community, near and far. … read more »

2021 Virtual AGM

Please join us for an entertaining and informative afternoon!! … read more »

MYCOBlitz 2020 Article in the National Observer

This article by Rochelle Baker with the National Observer beautifully outlines The Children's Forest mission and the fantastic fall MycoBlitz! … read more »

MYCOblitz 2020

One forest... One mycologist... Six youth apprentices... … read more »

James Creek Spawning Gravel Project

James Creek cascades through the heart of the Children’s Forest and empties into a large salt-water lagoon at Grandmother Grove. … read more »

2020 AGM Presentation

Quadra Outdoors Club Visits the Children’s Forest

Sabina Leader Mense welcomed the Quadra Island Outdoor’s Club members to the Children’s Forest on a beautiful January the 23d!!! Club members rolled in on the first ferry to Whaletown Bay … read more »

February Nature Study Day in Photos!

FTCCIS Nature Study Days in the Children's Forest continued this month with an epic hike up Blitz Bluff and north around the east side of the Carrington Lagoon! … read more »

Asha's Letter to the SVI

The Social Venture Institute is an annual gathering at Hollyhock, Cortes Island, to share goals, challenges and successes amongst leaders of established small business and non-profit enterprises. Asha is a passionate thirteen- … read more »

AGM Reports -- BioBlitz, Youth Activities, Streamkeepers and more

These reports were presented at the Forest Trust for the Children of Cortes Island Society's 2017 AGM. Enjoy! 2017 Chair's Report by Chris Dragseth 2017 BioBlitz Report by Sabina … read more »

Children's Forest AGM Update

The Forest Trust for the Children of Cortes Island Society had our Annual General Meeting on November 23, 2017. We would like to provide you a summary of our meeting, which outlines the … read more »

Art Show: Imagine a Forest in Trust to the Children

By Krista Smith The Forest Trust for the Children of Cortes Island Society (FTCCIS) installed an art exhibition at The Old Schoolhouse (TOSH) Gallery in July 2017 titled Imagine A Forest in Trust … read more »

Without One, None — a Cortes Youth Play Performance

by Connie Brill Over the 2016/ 2017 winter session of the Cortes Youth Program, the group undertook an exploration of ecosystems connectivity. Script development began with a weekend workshop that included watching Agatha … read more »