Join us on Tuesday, October 2 for our Gala at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. You can hear about our latest land conservation projects and dine on amazing food while bidding on outstanding items during the silent and live auctions. Proceeds will benefit vulnerable habitat and species at risk across the province.

 

Nature Trust Chair Ron Anderson and the Honourable Carla Qualtrough

The Nature Trust was pleased to host a reception on the opening day of the International Bird Congress in Vancouver in August. We were delighted that the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, MP for Delta, the Honourable George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy for the Province of BC, Congress organizer Bob Elner and Vancouver International Bird Week organizer Dr. Rob Butler, past director of The Nature Trust of BC attended and other guests.

 

As our CEO Jasper Lament shared during his comments, " BC has the highest number of bird species of any province or territory in Canada. The single most important way to protect birds and other wildlife is to protect their habitat."

In honour of the late Jim Walker, who was a director of The Nature Trust of BC for 10 years and was well known for his expertise in wildlife management, an award was established. This award recognizes and celebrates an exceptional individual from our Conservation Youth Crew program, which helps to develop the next generation of conservation leaders in BC.

Award winner Ethan Ingham with Nature Trust Kootenay Conservation Land Coordinator Joe Strong

Congratulations to Ethan Ingham on the Kootenay crew who received the award in 2018. Ethan demonstrated leadership. He advanced his knowledge of conservation and gained a new perspective on the connection between hunting and conservation. He showed excellence in handling a crew member's injury. We wish him all the best as he works on his Bachelor of Science in wildlife and fisheries biology at the University of Northern BC.

You're invited to join us at Filson Vancouver this Saturday, September 22 to enjoy a beer and hear about our current conservation initiatives. RSVP now.

When: Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 4 to 7pm
Where: Filson, 47 Water Street, Vancouver

Have a beer with Filson and learn about the importance of protecting wild spaces. Representatives from The Nature Trust of BC will answer questions and talk about our current initiatives.

• 20% of sales proceeds during the event will be donated to The Nature Trust
• first 50 guests will receive a free Filson pint glass