The Gabriola Island Recycling Organization (GIRO) began in 1989 as a committee of the Ratepayers Association. It used various grants to build a building in 1990 on a site donated by Merv and Annette Sweeney located at the end of what became known as Tin Can Ally. GIRO opened to the public in 1991 and through a series of challenges and successes over the years, is now considered a leader in actively encouraging, enabling and educating islanders on the issues of sustainable environmental practices and reducing our environmental footprint.
Let’s tour and learn about their finely-tuned operations, popular Re-Store, and unique Circular Economy Textile Initiative, along with many other great efforts!
This amount is to cover event administration costs, gift for our tour hosts, coffee, prizes, shuttle service.
+GST. CWMA’s operations are supported wholly by events like these, dedicated patronage from sponsors, and our membership. We are grateful for your attendance. Differential pricing is available for students and non-profits, please be in touch.
Walk on the ferry from Nanaimo is easiest. If you elect to take your car, let us know so we can anoint you as an extra shuttle. Shuttle ‘service’ will be provided. (Literally Sheila Molloy and Michelle Kresnyak will pick people up at the Ferry and drive them the 5 minutes to GIRO). OR BYOBike = 15 minutes / Walk = 35 minutes
Meet, mingle and caffeinate! Your guides and host will be around as everyone arrives. Local treats, tea and coffee will be served.
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Back and forth until everyone is at the Campground
BYOLunch. A simpler approach to ensure everyone get’s what they want.
Voting & Prizes for the best looking lunch and container.
Return Ferries 1:30 pm / 2:15 pm / 2:50 pm (and more)
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BYOLunch. A simpler approach to ensure everyone get’s what they want.
Voting & Prizes for the best looking lunch and container.
Return Ferries 1:30 pm / 2:15 pm / 2:50 pm (and more)
Add your car to the mix or sign up to the waitlist to see what will be available later!
Link: https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/bgma4t
CWMA acknowledges that we work as visitors on the traditional territory of the WSÁNEĆ (Saanich), lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees), Wyomilth (Esquimalt) of the Coast Salish Nation.