The Nature Trust of BC eNews

November 2023 Edition

Dear Jes,

November 15th marks an important day - National Philanthropy Day. It is a day that is dedicated to you, as a philanthropist, supporter and ambassador for conservation. Thank you for being a part of our journey and for all you do to protect and restore wild areas for the benefit of people and the planet.

Yours in conservation,

Jasper Lament, CEO, Nature Trust of British Columbia

P.S. Remember to donate before the 31st of December to receive a 2023 tax receipt.

Protect 285 Acres in Habitat in Northern B.C.

Protect Northern B.C.! We are thrilled to announce that The Nature Trust is now fundraising to protect two critical conservation areas, encompassing 285 acres of rich ecological landscape across Northern B.C. Working together, we must raise $1.5 million to conserve the properties known as Crescent Spur and Cranberry Marsh - West, both located within the traditional territory of both the Simpcw and Lheildli T'enneh First Nations.

Crescent Spur includes ancient inland forest, with trees older than 1,000 years and rare riparian ecosystems. The land provides critical habitat for a variety of endangered, threatened, and at-risk species, including the Little Brown Myotis, Barn Swallow, Grizzly Bear, Rusty Blackbird, and more.

Cranberry Marsh comprises of essential wetlands and low shrub/grass ecosystems with pockets of forest. Located adjacent to the Cranberry Marsh/Starrat Wildlife Management Area, this acquisition will be crucial in increasing connectivity for wildlife, including the endangered Black Swift and Special Concern Western Toad.

Your Donation Goes 4X Further This Fall!

Even more reason to give! This autumn, all donations will be matched by three incredible donors - Trisha & Ross Beaty of The Sitka Foundation, The Krogseth Foundation and the Grayross Foundation. That means your donation today has four times the impact on B.C.'s wildlife & habitat!

Will you make a year-end gift to nature? Donate today to take advantage of the match AND secure your 2023 tax receipt.

Donor Spotlight: Bob Morgan

A dedicated conservationist and Nature Trust supporter, Bob Morgan has been instrumental in supporting our on-the-ground field crews by gifting them with critical monitoring, maintenance, and restoration equipment.

"Donating to the crews directly means that I can visualize my impact. Different members of the crew have sent me pictures showing their equipment in use.", said Bob.

Read more about how Bob's gifts support conservation & our crews:

France Perras: Why Monthly Giving Works

A French-Canadian actress that has lived in Vancouver for nearly 27 years, France Perras is not just the emcee extraordinaire at The Nature Trust's annual gala. She's also an Arbutus Circle member - a special group of donors who choose to donate monthly! Learn more about what inspires France to give monthly:

What inspires you to give to The Nature Trust monthly?

"I was so inspired by all the people involved when I hosted the virtual gala for the 50th anniversary... I have been touched by all the people who care so much about the land in B.C., and continue to work so hard to conserve and protect the land so that our ecosystems can thrive."

What is your hope for the future of fish, wildlife & habitat in B.C.?

"That we all jump on board with helping in any which way we can to preserve and conserve. I believe being a monthly donor helps. It's just a small amount, but it does add up - and it feels like it's consistent."

Thank you, France for your monthly contributions to B.C. conservation! By becoming a monthly donor, you can spread your generosity out across the year, and provide steady and sustained funding for conservation in B.C. Click the button to become a monthly donor.

Stop to Chase the Butterflies

Katelyn, from our Okanagan Conservation Field Crew, learned to appreciate the beauty of the natural word during her time with The Nature Trust. Along the way, she also used her newfound appreciation for the plants and insects around her to contribute to citizen science.

"In our busy and distracting lives, i's often the simplest things that bear the most profound beauty. Such is the case with flowers and butterflies. In their delicate and intricate designs, I discovered more and more detail the closer I looked. The more time I spent observing an insect, the more I fell in love with them" - Katelyn Michaud

Read more & see Katelyn's original artwork:

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