​Who We Are

The Morrell Nature Sanctuary is cared for by volunteers and managed through a non-profit society under British Columbia's Corporate Registry.  The society, formed in 1984, has a Board of Directors who are elected by members of the Society. 
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Acquired in 1985, the sanctuary is on 111 hectares (278 acres) of land owned by The Nature Trust and managed by the Morrell Sanctuary Society for Environmental Education. 
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Money for the operation and maintenance of the park comes from private donations, bequests, and fees related to guided public tours,  in-class presentations to students by trained interpreters, and various fund-raising activities. Morrell is a private sanctuary because it is not owned or managed by the City of Nanaimo, but it is open to the public from 7:00 am to 8:45 pm. 

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What We Do at the Sanctuary 

Our Supporters

• Educate children about the forest and the creatures within it
• Run On-Site School Programs
• Summer Day Camps
• Junior Leader Programs
• Seniors' Walks and Day Visits
• Provide Volunteer Training and Experience

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Become a Member

To become a member download the form below and drop it by the office with your fee and/or donation.

The people and organizations who  support the Morrell Nature Sanctuary are

• John Anderson (Web Design & Maintenance)
• Colin Bartlett - Backyard Birding and Wild Nature Store    
• Country Grocers - Chase River
• Mike Gogo
• MJR Tree Services
• Outrageous Edibles and Bedibles
• Quality Foods - Harewood
• Real Canadian Superstore
• Save On Foods - Woodgrove
• Thrifty Foods - Port Place Mall
• VI Trail Running Series
• The contributions of many private donors​

We acknowledge  financial assistance from the Province of British Columbia. With the generous assistance of our sponsors, Morrell Nature Sanctuary continues to provide environmental educational programs and other services to the membership and the public. We thank you all!

Thank You!

Email Us: morrell@shawbiz.ca