BC Nature FGM (Fall General Meeting) & Conference – come join us in Beautiful Salmon Arm for great speakers, presentations and outings! Its the 4th year Cycle for the Sockeye at Adams River, a spectacle not to be missed! Information in your Summer Magazine or registration link here Hosted by Shuswap Naturalists
Deadline for Club Applications for “Club Support” Grants – January 31, 2015
Wells Gray Camp – 4 Spots Available
We have had a few cancellations – if you are still interested in attending, please contact Jean Crowe or Margaret Graham 250-554-1285. Up to 4 spots available.
Issue 45
Date August 2014
FGM 2015 and AGM 2016
BC Nature is actively looking for one of our clubs to host FGM 2015 – Late September 2015 and AGM 2016 – early May 2016. Please email if your club has any interest and we can supply all the information you need to present to your board.
For any clubs interested in applying for a grant to enhance or build a new trail system please follow the link below. National Trails Coalition Grant Guidelines General Requirements
Please note the following in particular:
• Eligibility requires membership in an organization represented directly or indirectly in the National Trails Coalition. Non-motorized organizations in BC must be direct members of ORC to be eligible for funding.
• Grants can be applied to the following project categories:
o New trail construction
o Trail upgrade / improvement
o Bridge and water crossing installation and upgrade
o Trail signage installation
o Trail surveying and tracking and
o Trail rehabilitation.
• A letter of support is required from ORC for non-motorized trail projects.
• Any grant applied for must be matched equally with other funds which cannot be provided by other federal government sources.
• In virtually all cases it will be necessary to have approval from the land use managers concerned with the location of your project, whether Recreation Sites and Trails BC for Crown Land, BC Parks for Provincial Park trails, etc.
• Applications must be received by the NTC’s National Coordinator by e-mail no later than August 15.
• Projects must be completed by December 31, 2015.
Any questions or to submit grant please contact Jeremy McCall at
Nature Canada Photo Contest
July 1 – August 31 2014
There is still time to submit all your great nature photos into the Nature Canada photo contest For submission details
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About Town
Richmond Raptor Festival – Sunday August 17
11-4pm at Terra Nova Rural Park, Richmond – Nature Vancouver and Delta Field Naturalists will be attendance. For festival details click here Delta Farmland Trust “Day at the Farm” Sept 6, 2014
Westham Island Herb Farm 10-4pm
The Tree Planning Committee – Saturday, September 13th
11:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Riverview Hospital Grounds located at 2601 Lougheed Highway in Coquitlam. If interested in participating please contact
After a successful AGM in Victoria (Hosted by Rocky Point Bird Observatory and Victoria Natural History Society) – we are left with a couple of vacancies on our Executive. We are actively looking to have a volunteer member of any of our clubs step up to the Vice President position and we will soon be without a secretary. No experience necessary! Please contact with any queries or expressions of interest!
Notice of Bylaw Change
At the FGM in Salmon Arm a Bylaw change will be presented to the members present. Complete details are available at this link and the detailed changes will be sent to your individuals clubs BC Nature Director. This will be voted on September 27, 2014 @ FGM – Salmon Arm
CVRD News: Watershed Awareness Days: Discover Where Your Water Comes From 🫗The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) invites the public to explore the Comox Lake Watershed during Watershed Awareness Days, taking place from May 26 to 30, 2026. This week-long event features guided walks, lakeside talks, presentations, and family-friendly activities. It’s a unique opportunity to experience the watershed firsthand and learn how it sustains the health and wellbeing of the entire Comox Valley community.Read the full story here 👉 comoxvalleyrd.ca/connect/news/watershed-awareness-days-discover-where-your-water-comesView all the FREE* events here: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/connectedbywater*Some events require registration#ComoxValleyRD ... See MoreSee Less
The Plant Native Grow Wild event is coming up soon. This is your chance to learn more about supporting wildlife in your area by growing native plants. Have a look at the beautiful native gardens around the MARS visitor centre, chat with knowledgeable experts and purchase some plants to help you become a habitat steward in your own backyard. We are looking forward to meeting you there.We're joining our fabulous community partners for a fun and educational day of learning how to support wildlife close to home with native plants and ecological practices. Local experts and environmental groups will have friendly advice to help you become a habitat steward in your own yard. Oh, and there'll be 35+ native plants species for sale for a variety of different growing conditions. 📆 Saturday, May 30th 10 am - 2 pm📍 1331 Williams Beach Rd. MervilleOur guests experts:🌱 Comox Valley Nature 🌱 Gone to Seed Little Library🌱 Vancouver Island Master Gardeners🌱 Native Bee Society of BC🌱 Comox Community Bat Program⭐️ Some vendors cash-only ☑️ Bring your own flats🚗 Limited parking: carpool if you can ❤️ MARS Visitor Centre and Gift shop open but no site tours 🛑 No dogs, please❓️ email ... See MoreSee Less
CVRD News: Watershed Awareness Days: Discover Where Your Water Comes From 🫗