BROOM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SUCCESSION | 2022-23 ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Provincial Park Last year my theme word was – Indifference: Who cares? If the broom wasn’t removed, would you be concerned? This year, my theme word is Contingency: When Jarrett is unable to remove the broom, is a plan in-place? Who should be thinking of a […]
Category Archives: Friends of John Dean
L/JDP, WEST BLOCK AT 30
A FRIENDS LEGACY – Thirty years ago on August 10, 1989, the Friends of John Dean Park achieved the sixth and most recent addition to ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Park. This west-side land addition spanned from Alec Road to the west line of John Dean’s property. The Addition: https://www.johndeanpark.com/the-west-block-addition-1989/ Trail Maintenance: https://www.johndeanpark.com/merrill-harrop-trail-2018-improvements/ ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean […]
Merrill Harrop Trail 2018 Improvements
Sustainable trail improvements have been accomplished. For a particular project at John Dean Park (17-21 Dec 18, full days), I’ve never received so many compliments. Thank-you so much for your support and appreciation for this high-level trail stewardship. Anyone familiar with the Merrill Harrop Trailhead at Alec Road, knows the long exposed polished Douglas fir […]
BROOM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SUCCESSION 2017-18
John Dean Provincial Park – 9 of 11 broom zones are mint; – 2 of 11 broom zones are controlled and require further attention; – All meadows are maintained at less than 1.5yrs growth; and – 30min per zone is required to maintain the achievement. Since 1991, Jarrett has been taking action: firstly removing […]
TIMELINE OF JOHN DEAN PARK
Mary Winspear Centre | 43 attended | 25 Sep 17 Presented by Jarrett Teague PART OF: UVIC’s Peninsula Pursuits Course description: John Dean Provincial Park has many fascinating aspects. In this session your speaker will share the secrets of: the Mount Newton/LAUWELNEW legends; the first peninsula survey of 1852; the 33 years John Dean […]
THE GREATEST FRIEND
EDO NYLAND | 1927-2017 Our greatest Friend Edo, passed away on August 13, 2017, age 89½. Edo and residents founded the Friends of John Dean Park on May 10, 1984. Between 1984 and 2001, Edo steered the Friends Society and physically volunteered throughout the park. Edo’s involvement at John Dean Park spanned 33 years: […]
INVASIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SUCCESSION
Grand and sacred John Dean Park – all Invasive Zones are properly monitored and actioned monthly to sustain the “invasive free” achievement. The primary threat species are: Broom Holly Daphne Himalayan blackberry Ivy This author is seeking future volunteers who can emerge and extend the achievement forward. The ideal commitment is: 15min monthly per […]
BROOM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
All of the meadows in John Dean Park are “broom free”. The park has 9 Broom Zones: 5 x Flagship Presentation zones 2 x Trail-side Viewpoint zones 2 x Special Place zones Noteworthy: few parks within the region have received such a long-time commitment towards the complete removal of broom. Updated: Autumn 2017 – […]
PICKLES’ BLUFF STEWARDSHIP SUCCESSION
Today, Pickles’ Bluff is mint – ready for special visitors! Updated: May 2016 The magnificent Pickles’ Bluff is the best place to share with tourist and visitors alike! The eastward views are exceptional, everything from Sidney, the North Shore Mountains, the Gulf & San Juan Islands, the Cascades, the Victoria area and the […]