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Established in 1968 for the Preservation of Williams Lake

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Wilderness Park Public Hearing, July 17

admin July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 Call for Support, Meetings, Notices
Wilderness Park Public Hearing, July 17

Region Council has scheduled Public Hearing to discuss details of the agreements to purchase the lands that will become the Wilderness Park. It will be important to have people present in the public gallery and a few speakers at the microphone.

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Happy Canada Day! …from Williams Lake, Halifax, NS

admin July 1, 2018July 1, 2018 Wildlife
Loon spreading wings

Happy Canada Day! …from Williams Lake, Halifax, NS

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A Guided Tour of the Williams Lake Wilderness, Saturday July 21st

admin June 21, 2018July 1, 2018 Meetings, Notices, Wildlife
A Guided Tour of the Williams Lake Wilderness, Saturday July 21st

July 21st 9:30AM-12:30PM
Rain Date: July 22nd
Meeting along Purcell’s Cove Rd. Accessible via Halifax Transit Route #15 or via bike lanes along Purcell’s Cove Rd. Parking available. Exact meeting details will be sent after registration.

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Turtle Patrol Wants To Hear From You

admin June 18, 2018May 23, 2019 Wildlife
Turtle Patrol Wants To Hear From You

The WLCC’s Annual General Meeting last week featured a talk by Paul Turbitt of Turtle Patrol. Paul’s talk about turtles in general and the local snapping turtle in particular covered some of the dilemmas they encounter…

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WLCC Newsletter 2018 Available for Download

admin May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 Meetings, Notices
Williams Lake Beavers enjoying protection of new Wilderness Park

Our May 2018 Newsletter is now available! It includes an invitation for any member of the public with an interest in Williams Lake and its Backlands to attend the Annual General Meeting on Monday, June 11th.

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Drone flight over Williams & Colpitt Lakes by David Fraser, 2016

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