The Nature Preserve lies within the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw, Snaw-Naw-As, Qualicum and K'ómoks First Nations whose cultural connections to the land, water and Salish Sea date back to time immemorial and remain today. It lies between the urbanized areas of Parksville and Qualicum Beach in the RDN's Electoral Area G.  Protecting and restoring its natural habitat is essential for sustaining and enhancing the unique biodiversity of the east coast and ensuring its long-term resilience. 

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The first restoration project was to remove and restore unsanctioned bike jumps which had disturbed culturally significant areas, caused harm to plant & wildlife species, and risks to community safety. The RDN removed the bike jumps and built trails. Volunteers from the Arrowsmith Naturalists, Friends of French Creek Conservation Society, Mid Vancouver Island Habitat Enhancement Society, Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute and the Save Estuary Land Society planted 385 native trees & shrubs by first removing invasive species, digging holes, remediating the soil, then caging vulnerable plants to protect from deer browsing.