We grow Garry oaks for your planting projects.The Garry Oak Meadow Preservation Society established a nursery with the goal of growing the next generation of Garry oaks with acorns obtained from the locally adapted Garry oak population.
Our seedlings have been planted as part of many stewardship and restoration projects across the region on public and private lands. Help us steward the urban forest and contact us for locally-adapted Garry oak seedlings that are available by donation. Latest updates from GOMPS:The Garry Oak Meadow Preservation Society held its 2024 Annual General Meeting in Saanich on Nov 17, 2024. Check out two GOMPS supported projects that were presented:
- Remote Sensing: Garry Oak Species Detection Project - VCAN Community Mapping Project Who are we?The Garry Oak Meadow Preservation Society (GOMPS) formed in 1992 because members of the community were concerned about rapid loss of Čaŋēɫč (lək̓ʷəŋən) or ĆEṈ¸IȽĆ (SENĆOŦEN) or p'hwulhp (HUL'Q'UMI'NUM') also known as Garry oak (scientific name: Quercus garryana) and the associated ecosystem (Kwetlal or ḰȽO,EL).
The society is dedicated to the preservation, protection and restoration of Garry oak stands and their natural habitats. We are a BC registered society S0029698 with CRA charitable status 141110908 RR0001. We are 100% volunteer run, grassroots group helping to make a difference. Please join us! How can you get involved?Preserve Garry oaks (Quercus garryana) and the various plant species they foster in your own yard and community.
Volunteer at our Garry Oak Nursery with our dedicated task force. We grow oaks from locally collected acorns to help preserve the species. Volunteers are crucial to the project and help out with many aspects of nurturing our vigorous seedlings. Find out the latest news on Victoria's ecosystems, participate in workshops, collect acorns and nurture Garry oak (Quercus garryana) seedlings, get involved in community events, and become an active participant in the preservation of a key part of Victoria's natural ecosystem. Become a member of GOMPS!
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Garry oak nursery work parties:Learn more about volunteering here! We host weekly Garry Oak Nursery work parties on Sunday mornings from 10am to 1pm.
Nursery volunteers take part in all stages of Garry oak seedling development from potting up acorns to root and distribution to our community partners and all maintenance in between. All tools and training are provided. Please know that we continue to advocate for Garry oaks (Quercus garryana) and their associated ecosystems as well as growing Garry oak seedlings for planting in our communities! Instagram @GOMPS_Victoria |