EARTH DAY & RAIL TRAIL 2026

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On April 18th we inaugurated the new nature path along the railway between 5th & 7th Street. People from the community and all levels of government came to celebrate together.

The rail trail is to expand past Chase River and into Extension next!

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Reclaiming the commons in the SEED Agrihood…

Check out this video of the View Street Park work party in February, 2026 – a collaboration with SECA South End Community Association and the City of Nanaimo. Shout out to all the neighbours and volunteers (VIU Kinesiology students) who came out and helped! Special shout out to all the organizers:

Naomi Woods (SECA), Michael Geselbracht, Grace Boutilier, Scott Black, Shelby Drope, and Les Meborn.

Thank you to Jenni Ottilie Keppler for capturing and documenting this important and inspiring work!

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One of the most vital ways we sustain ourselves is by building communities of resistance, places where we know we are not alone.

— Bell Hooks