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Apr 06, 2026

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  • Easter Monday Services and Closures

    Category: Service Closure
    Date: Apr 06, 2026
    8 a.m.
    Location: Regional District of Nanaimo

    •    RDN Offices – closed
    •    Regional Landfill – open
    •    Church Road Transfer Station - open  
    •    Ravensong Aquatic Centre - closed
    •    Oceanside Place Arena - office closed; open for pre-scheduled rentals - must book in advance by contacting 250-248-3252
    •    RDN Transit - office closed – Saturday Level Service

Apr 08, 2026

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  • Water to Earth Month: Rainwater Harvesting Workshop

    Category: Special Event
    Date: Apr 08, 2026
    5 p.m.
    Location: Beban Centre (2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 3K7)

    This presentation focuses on rainwater system components, and how water quality is maintained. It outlines single-family residential property uses, but the concepts apply to all types and sizes of rainwater system designs and installations.

    Link to Register: Rainwater Harvesting Workshop

Apr 09, 2026

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  • Electoral Area Services Committee

    Category: Meeting
    Date: Apr 09, 2026
    1:00 p.m.
    Location: Board Chambers (Webstreamed)


    Available meeting documents can be viewed at Agendas, Minutes, & Videos.

     

Apr 11, 2026

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  • Hamilton Wetlands and Forest Tour

    Category: Recreation
    Date: Apr 11, 2026
    1:30-3:00
    Location: Hamilton Marsh - Hilliers Road S Entrance

    Local experts from the Hamilton Marsh Preservation Society, Arrowsmith Naturalists, and RDN Drinking Water and Watershed Protection staff will be on hand to provide a guided tour of this amazing wetland. The tour has easy walking, dress in layers, and don’t wear your good shoes. Please don’t bring dogs on the trail as it’s nesting season. This is a great program for all ages. Children must be accompanied by a guardian at all times. 

    To register, please visit Hamilton Wetlands and Forest Tour

  • Water to Earth Month: Cottle Creek Stream Walk

    Category: Special Event
    Date: Apr 11, 2026
    10 a.m.
    Location: Cottle Creek Park (605 Nottingham Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0C3)

    Join local experts from the Friends of Cottle Creek and RDN Drinking Water and Watershed Protection staff to learn more about the restoration and monitoring projects happening in Cottle Creek. Please dress for the weather as this program will run in rain or shine. 

    Link to register: Cottle Creek Watershed Walk

Apr 12, 2026

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  • Water to Earth Month: Artful Weaving Workshop

    Category: Special Event
    Date: Apr 12, 2026
    10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    Location: Vancouver Island Regional Library, Harbourfront Library in downtown Nanaimo – 90 Commercial street, Nanaimo – Large Meeting Room

    Join RDN Zero Waste and instructor to learn how to make art out of fabric waste!  Instructor Kim Adam guides you through the process of weaving on a simple frame loom using 'waste' fabrics & yarns to fashion a wall hanging or small bag. Receive instructions and tips to create more woven art at home. You'll view 'old/useless' textiles in a whole new light...virtuous recycling while having fun!!

    Equipment & supplies provided BUT participants should bring their own scissors for cutting fabrics/yarns.

    Link to register: Artful Weaving Workshop

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