Traditional Japanese glass fishing floats
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Dave Lacelle has been involved with environmental issues for most of his life, starting from childhood camping in a cedar lean-to, progressing to a BES at U of Waterloo, and 27 years with Environment Canada.  At the time of his talk, Dave was President of the Comox Valley Naturalists Society.

When he wants to get away from it all, he goes on a (usually) solitary month long hike/camp/beachcomb at a very remote area on the west coast of Haida Gwaii ( Queen Charlotte Islands ).  We’re talking really remote.  His favorite areas do not have established trails, or even flagging tape!  Dave does not usually see anyone else.

In the last 30 years of these retreats, he has made many discoveries, and had more than a few adventures.  His presentation included scenic pictures of old Haida sites, odd findings, five message bottles, and some comments on ocean pollution, as well as local ecology and geology.