Howdy Sanctuary Society members! We are recruiting volunteers to help staff our office and information desk. If you are interested in volunteering a few hours of your time each month to providing a friendly experience for the Sanctuary's visitors, please reach out via email: morrell@shawbiz.ca
This rainy season you'll be sure to encounter fungi aplenty in the Sanctuary! Please remember: No harvesting is permitted within Sanctuary grounds. Our priority is to protect the forest's uninterrupted ecological processes - ensuring biomass remains within the ecosystem to feed next year's growth. Please remember to keep pets leashed, and to stay on the trails. Thank you for helping us preserve our forest for all to enjoy. Take lots of photographs!
The Board of Morrell Sanctuary Society for Environmental Education
Everyone is welcome, furry friends included. Please stay on the marked trails during your visit. All dogs must be leashed.
If you spot invasive species, downed trees, or other irregular trail conditions, please click the button above to let us know.
Thank you for your support!
We offer a number of on-site school programs here at Morrell. Our School Programs are designed to encourage a sense of wonder and connection to nature by introducing children to the native plants and animals of Coastal Vancouver Island.
All our programs are run by our trained team of volunteer Nature Interpreters. Please note that we can only run programs based on their availability. We recommend a maximum of 30 students per program, to ensure quality student-interpreter interaction. Click below to view our Program Flyer!
With conservation in mind, William Morrell, a local contractor, donated this land in 1973 for the public's enjoyment. We are supported solely by donations, membership fees and, in the past, a gaming grant from the BC Provincial Government. If you are not already a member, please consider joining and helping us to support this lovely property.
As a non-profit privately managed park, our primary mission is to preserve and protect our natural environment, as a valued resource for teaching, inspiration, and enjoyment. Our Sanctuary regularly hosts pre-arranged guided educational tours, in addition to being open to the public. If you will be visiting Morrell Nature Sanctuary with a group of 10 or more individuals, in the interest of providing a safe and enjoyable visit for you and your fellow visitors, please adhere to the guidelines, linked below.
Our conservation efforts are wide-ranging at Morrell. As a mature second growth forest, the Sanctuary is a storehouse of native biodiversity. Our conservation initiatives are aimed towards maintaining the health of the forest for generations to come.
These initiatives include:
Nature education is key for developing a deep love and reverence for the natural world. It inspires us to protect and preserve the environment, while also providing the knowledge needed to make sustainable choices.
Our educational programs are built to reveal the interconnectedness of all of life, and help to cultivate a shared sense of wonder and responsibility to our planet. We offer the following:
Interested in being part of what we do? We'd love to have you. By volunteering with us, you'll gain hands-on experience and make a positive impact on our local ecosystems. From trail maintenance to educational programs, we offer various opportunities for you to be part of our conservation and education efforts. Click the button below to learn more.
Get InvolvedBe part of our mission! Your donation to Morrell Sanctuary will help us protect and preserve this forest for future generations. We strive to be stewards of nature through trail maintenance, invasive species removal, habitat restoration, and education programs. Join us in making a meaningful impact — donate now to help us safeguard this valuable ecosystem. Thank you for your support!
