If you haven't yet heard of Basil Langevin, Amazing Places is happy to introduce you.

Basil has been leading an LGBT non-profit for seven years, and is an amazing advocate for safer streets and active transportation models.

A multi-faceted individual, he does a lot of behind-the-scenes work in our community, from research on traffic safety, to pulling invasive species and planting native species. In conversation, Basil brings facts and strategies on ways to improve our municipality.

Check his posts on Twitter at @BasilLangevin, and be sure to watch for his website - BasilLangevin.ca - debuting on Monday, February 28th!

Join us for a chat about current issues in Saanich, that apply across the CRD, and learn more about this up-and-coming local resident.

(The tree "giveaway" that I refer to is the annual Saanich Parks tree programme for National Tree Day. Learn more about taking care of your trees.)