Garry Oak Meadow Preservation Society

The Garry Oak Meadow Preservation Society (GOMPS) formed in 1992 because members of the community were concerned about rapid loss of Čaŋēɫč (lək̓ʷəŋən) or ĆEṈ¸IȽĆ (SENĆOŦEN) or p'hwulhp (HUL'Q'UMI'NUM') also known as Garry oak (scientific name: Quercus garryana) and the associated ecosystem (Kwetlal or ḰȽO,EL). The society is dedicated to the preservation, protection and restoration of Garry oak stands and their natural habitats. We are a BC registered with CRA charitable status. We established a nursery with the goal of growing the next generation of Garry oaks with acorns obtained from the locally adapted Garry oak population.​Our seedlings have been planted as part of many stewardship and restoration projects across the region on public and private lands. Help us steward the urban forest and for locally-adapted Garry oak seedlings that are available by donation. We are 100% volunteer run, grassroots group helping to make a difference. Please join us!