Colwood Green Mapping

From charting epic voyages of discovery to helping us find our way around today's real and virtual worlds, maps have played a pivotal role in human history. Maps are also a powerful tool for helping cities celebrate their unique stories and plan greener futures. Join us in mapping Colwood’s special stories and places.

Mapping categories include:

Sustainable Living

Green Economy (farmers' markets/local markets; B&Bs, healthy dining, eco-agriculture/permaculture; organic/local food; eco-products; green enterprise; local business; re-use shop/market; social enterprise; ecotourism ...)
Technology & Design (solar energy, geothermal/ground heat sites, green building, green roof, self-built house, composting, green tech; GHG reduction activities, green cleaning ...)
Mobility/Active Transportation (public transit, cycling, pedestrian pathways, hiking trails, accessible trails, water transportation, park 'n ride ...)

Nature

Land & Water (waterfront park and play places, wetlands, greenways, special geological features, eco-design/planning action; restoration/clean-up; eco-landscaping; shaded boulevards ...)
Flora (public parks/wild places, special trees, native forest/plants, gardens, community gardens, spring blossoms, autumn leaves, food gathering sites ...)
Fauna (significant habitat, wildlife habitat, amphibian habitat, coastal habitat, aquatic habitat, bird & wildlife watching, ponds, farm animals, migratory bird sanctuary ... )
Outdoor Activities (park/recreation area, public space/square, sport site/play with nature; eco-tour/nature walk; swimming; canoe/kayak site; sailing/row boat launch; dog runs, snow activity site (city hall!), scenic vistas, sunrise/sunset site; star gazing ...)

Culture & Community

First Nations (traditional place names, archaeological sites, food gathering places, ethnobotany trail @ rru, fmr village sites, places to find aboriginal art and info ...)
Community Culture (heritage sites, art spots, celebration places, romantic places, artisans/art studios, eco-spiritual sites, alternative health resources, memorial sites ...)
Eco-Information (environmental education, university, green schools, public library, green maps available, independent media, special sites ...)
Public Works & Landmarks (waste water treatment site, energy infrastructure, solid waste transfer stn, gov't offices, clinics, assisted living, school, places of worship, cemetary, landmark dining, public washrooms, military sites, landmarks ...)