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Talk at Hornby Hall “Vancouver Island Birds” with Mike Yip
On November 4th, at 2pm at the Hornby Hall, Mike Yip will talk about local bird life and introduce his most recently published birding guide. Check out our other Fall sessions on the LifeLong Learning page
Read MoreZoom Talk “Universe and our Skies” with Fraser Cain
On October 17th, at 2pm, Fraser Cain will talk about what we can see above us on a clear fall night. Check out our other Fall sessions on the LifeLong Learning page
Read MoreZoom Talk “Cedar Coast Field Station” with Simon Nessman
On October 3rd, Simon Nessman will talk about the Cedar Coast Field Station in Clayoquot Sound, BC – a remote, off-grid facility dedicated to ecological research and education. Check out our other Fall sessions on the LifeLong Learning page
Read MoreEmployment Opportunities
Current job openings include Community School Program Coordinator and the Literary Outreach Coordinator. Closing date for applications for each is open until position is filled.
Read MoreZoom Talk “Narrative and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy” with Meredith McEvoy
On May 13th, Meredith McEvoy will discuss facing challenges differently, understanding the role of counselling, and tools for your own mental health tool kit.
Read MoreBruce Fairbairn Memorial Bursary
The Hornby Island Educational Society and the Hornby Island Community Fund Society are pleased to continue their partnership in the stewardship of the Bruce Fairbairn Memorial Bursary. This award was established in the memory of Bruce Fairbairn in 1999, honoring…
Read MoreZoom Talk: “Journey Into Medieval Japan” with Christina Laffin
On April 18th, Hornby Island School alumnus, Christina Laffin will talk about her book Rewriting Medieval Japanese Women, to share the life of a prolific writer and contentious woman known as Abutsu. Her talk will retrace the steps of a Medieval Japanese Noblewoman.
Read MoreLiteracy Outreach Assistance for Adults
HIES LLL is also offering Literacy Outreach support to the community on Friday’s at Room to Grow from 1 – 3pm by appointment. We are pleased to announce that adult educator, Wendy Burton, will provide free support for any adult looking for support in translating and completing…
Read MoreZooming in on 2021!
Life Long Learning kicked off the new year with a wonderful first. The virtual garden tour of Vancouver’s Dr Sun Yat-Sen Garden zoom presentation by Hayne Wai and Bob Wilmott was well attended and received great positive feedback. On the…
Read MoreBasics of Seed: Zoom Talk with Arzeena Hamir
Join us for Basics of Seed Starting February 21@ 2pm via ZOOM
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