The Kanaka Creek Watershed is a forested site home to many native plants and forms of wildlife. The Stewardship Centre is a continuation of the Bell Irving hatchery and showcases the site’s natural ecosystems in new ways. The design challenged convention by pulling the program areas apart to create a campus-like arrangement where connectivity and circulation between built spaces happens outdoors. This approach minimizes the building’s footprint and impact on the ecology of its sensitive watershed site. Partially funded by the local community, the Kanaka Creek Centre is a model for watershed stewardship, education and grassroots engagement.