The Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary: A Family Legacy

Join us for an informative presentation with Order of BC recipient George Reifel, a conservationist with deep roots in Delta.  Learn how his family’s working farm on Westham Island became the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary and how it now forms part of the lands known as the Alaksen National Wildlife Area.  His presentation will include recollections of his early years and his conservation work, nationally and internationally. 

Since the 1980's he has been involved with Ducks Unlimited Canada and other high-profile conservation groups and has been recognized for his volunteer contributions with multiple awards: the Queens’s Golden(2002) and Diamond Jubilee(2012) medals as well as the BC Medal of Good Citizenship in 2020. In 2023 he received the BC Wildlife Federation’s Barsby Award as its Conservationist of the Year and in November 2023 received the Order of British Columbia.  This will be an informative talk you won't want to miss.

1 Session, $10  Class size:  Max 30

Thursday, March 21^st  10:00 - Noon

Presenter:  Mr. George Reifel, OBC

Location:  ElderCollege Learning Centre