WildWings Nature & Arts Festival

The Return of the Stseelhtun’ by Stuart Pagaduan

The WildWings Nature & Arts Festival (WNAF) was established in 2009, by the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society. WNAF is an annual series of community events that bring attention to the biodiversity of the Cowichan Valley by using nature as a background to celebrate the interconnectedness of nature, art, culture, and community.

The WildWings Nature & Arts Festival is taking a pause for 2026 to evaluate some new directions for the festival in 2027. Plans for 2027 include our fabulous WildWings gala in October, which will return to being held at the Kuw’utsun’ Cultural and Conference Centre. Click over to our gallery to take a peek at the festivities from previous years.

But don’t worry, our amazing Artist-Painted Nestbox Auction is back for 2026! All nestboxes will be on display during October at our favourite Friend of Somenos, Just Jakes restaurant, in Downtown Duncan. Please take a look at all the beautiful Nestboxes that have been lovingly created in previous years.

Thank you so much for everyone’s support in making WildWings and past Nestbox Art Show and Auctions a success!