The Bruce Fairbairn Memorial Bursary was established in 1999, in honour of the encouragement and support that Bruce gave to Hornby musicians. The intent of the bursary is to support Hornby students of any age in their pursuit of post-secondary…
Hornby Island Educational Society
Community services & engagement with Literacy, Learning & Wellbeing
About
The Hornby Island Educational Society (HIES) is a non-profit organization with charitable tax status located on Hornby Island – a remote rural northern Gulf Island in British Columbia. Our VisionA healthy, vibrant, inclusive community on Hornby Island,that includes supported and coordinated…
Child & Youth Programs
Child, Youth & Community School Programs consist of: After School Programs, Toddler Drop-In and Teen Nights – as well as special programming opportunities as they arise through the year. These programs are developed and offered in response to expressed community…
Natural History Centre
The Natural History Centre offers events, programs of guided walks & talks, and a natural history collection. We are dedicated to environmental education and conservation. Our vision is to inspire people of all ages to develop a deeper relationship with…
Latest News
Scholarships Available through First Credit Union (May 15th-July15th)
One way FCU achieves their purpose of empowering through knowledge is by offering financial support through First Credit Union Scholarships. Scholarships are open to all First Credit Union members attending post secondary programs, including life-long (mature) learners. Scholarships are $2,500 and are available to…
May 16th@2pm Jarrett Hunter: a presentation on Native & Invasive Plants
Hunter Jarrett returns to Hornby to give a talk about native and invasive plants under the topic “Why Should You Care? & How Much It Matters” Come hear this passionate defender of our ecosystem who has built a province-wide…
Bruce Fairburn Memorial Bursary – Open for Applications May 31 – August 4!
The Bruce Fairbairn Memorial Bursary was established in 1999, in honour of the encouragement and support that Bruce gave to Hornby musicians. The intent of the bursary is to support Hornby students of any age in their pursuit of post-secondary…
Save The Date! ~ HIES Biannual Fundraising Auction Oct.10th, 2026 ~
Do you have Spring Clean energy? 🙂 Are there items in your home that are brilliant – but need to be rehomed??… HIES is seeking auction items for our fabulous Biannual Fundraising Auction!! Over the summer, we will be collecting…
Job Posting: Natural History Centre
Job Opening: Citizen Science Coordinator Federal MEOPAR-Funded (Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network) Position Summary This position supports the delivery of a citizen monitoring initiative focused on establishing baseline data on key seaweed species on Hornby Island , integrating…
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