Support Nature Education and Sanctuary in an Urban World
Your contribution to Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary sustains the vitality of an irreplaceable jewel in our city scape. Together, we can preserve key wetlands and oak meadows as a place of refuge for wildlife, people and nature education for generations to come.
Your Generosity Drives Meaningful Change
Every Donation, Large or Small Makes a Tangible Impact
$25 provides a month's worth of fresh vegetables for Wrinkles, our beloved turtle.
$50 purchases heavy duty loppers for ecosystem restoration.
$75 supplies 3 metres of gravel to maintain our 5km trail system.
$100 funds educational program supplies for one session of Junior Stewards.
Sending us something from our Amazon Wish List goes directly into circulation to support our programs in many ways.
Planned giving and community sponsorships allow us to make improvements that are enjoyed by the community for years to come.
Your support goes beyond conservation; it fosters community, education, and environmental stewardship and helps provide a place of peace within the city.
1. Individual Giving
By Phone
Donations by credit card can be made over the phone by calling 250.479.0211 during office hours.
In Person
You can donate in person by visiting the Nature House during operating hours.
By Mail
If you wish to make a gift by mail, please send a cheque payable to: Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary.
3873 Swan Lake Road
Victoria, BC V8X 3W1
Donate Online
For your convenience, donate online via our secure platform. Your contribution will immediately go toward supporting Swan Lake's vital conservation, restoration and education efforts.
2. Community Sponsorship
Join our community of supporters by sponsoring one of the key areas of Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary. Your business or organization can make a lasting impact on conservation, education, and sustainability while gaining valuable recognition.
Pathfinder Sponsor
Investment: ≥ $500
Support Native Plant Garden maintenance and the essential upkeep of our signage and facilities, ensuring the sanctuary remains accessible and safe for all visitors.
- Sponsor recognition on our website
- Acknowledgement in our annual report
Support Our Educational Gardens
Trailblazer Sponsor
Investment: ≥ $2,000
Help fund the restoration of our 5km trail network, ensuring visitors can continue to enjoy Swan Lake’s beauty while we work to preserve the surrounding habitats.
- All Pathfinder Sponsor benefits, plus:
- Acknowledgement in our quarterly newsletter
- Invitation to our annual donor appreciation event
Leave Your Mark on the Trails
Wetland Guardian Sponsor
Investment: ≥ $8,000
Protect Swan Lake s wetland ecosystem. Your sponsorship will fund invasive species removal and the restoration of native plants that are essential for preserving biodiversity and endangered Western Painted Turtles.
- All Trailblazer Sponsor benefits, plus:
- Feature in our social media channels and online donor spotlight
- On-site signage recognition at the Nature House
Safeguard Our Freshwater
Oak Meadow Steward Sponsor
Investment: ≥ $20,000
Preserve the rare oak ecosystems that are home to endangered species. Your sponsorship will fund ongoing restoration and protection efforts, ensuring that these habitats thrive for generations.
- All Wetland Guardian Sponsor benefits, plus:
- Permanent logo placement on an oak forest sign
- Special mention in conservation project press release
- Invitation to a private, behind the scenes tour with our conservation team
Help Mend our Oak Meadows
Sanctuary Visionary Sponsor
Investment: ≥ $40,000
Become a visionary supporter of Swan Lake long term sustainability. Your sponsorship will help fund major conservation projects and educational programs that inspire future generations.
- All Oak Meadow Steward Sponsor benefits, plus:
- Permanent logo placement on a Nature House Acknowledgement sign
- VIP invitations to all sanctuary event
- Complimentary team building day for your organization
Shape the Future of Swan Lake
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3. Planned Giving
Create a Lasting Legacy
Help to ensure the preservation of Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary lands, water and education for future generations through Planned Giving. Planned giving, also known as legacy giving, allows you to provide financial support to the sanctuary while also benefiting from significant tax advantages. Planned Gifts may take many forms, including:
- A bequest in your will
- A life insurance policy with Swan Lake named as the beneficiary
- Charitable trust
- Gifts of property, stocks, or securities
- An endowment fund established in your name
By leaving a Planned Gift, you ensure that your values are honored long into the future, while also helping secure the sanctuary’s ongoing efforts in conservation and education.
To discuss Planned Giving, please contact Executive Director Cara Gibson at 250.479.0211 or via email at info@swanlake.bc.ca.
4. In-Kind Donations & Custom
Opportunities
Interested in supporting the sanctuary in other ways? Whether it’s through in-kind donations or custom sponsorship packages tailored to your organization’s goals, there are many ways to give back.
5. Wish List
Looking for an easy way to support Swan Lake? Our Amazon Wish List allows you to purchase much-needed items that directly benefit the sanctuary’s conservation efforts, educational programs, and visitor services. From supplies for ecosystem restoration to tools for maintaining our trails, every item helps us continue our vital work. We welcome the equivalent items purchased from local vendors!
Your sponsorship or donation today is a step toward a greener, more sustainable future for all. Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary thrives because of people like you— people who understand the value of preserving our natural world for generations to come.
Let’s make a difference together.
Thank you for all of your support!