In Our Backyard: Whitebark Pine
February 1, 2024Whitebark pine (Pinus albicaulis) is one of the few endangered trees in BC and resides in various places in BC including the Southern Interior Mountain ranges in the Thompson Watershed....
Lac du Bois Grassland Protected Area Public Review
November 29, 2023A draft management plan for Lac du Bois Grasslands Protected Area is now available on the BC Parks website for public review. The management plan for the...
Nicola Naturalist Society Projects
November 29, 2023November 23, 2023 – The Nicola Naturalist Society (NNS), formed in 2010, is based in Merritt, BC. As a member of BC Nature, NNS is one of 50 other naturalist...
In Our Backyard: Swainson’s Hawk
November 29, 2023The Swainson’s hawk (Buteo swainsoni) is a wonderous bird with quite a range of colours. The best way to identify a Swainson’s hawk is to look for a combination of...
Friends of Lac du Bois and TNCC Partner Meetings
November 28, 2023On November 14, the Friends of Lac du Bois and TNCC co-hosted partner meetings in Kamloops to share updates on various conservation projects and initiatives in the region. The meetings...
Gambles Pond Dries Out Due to Drought Conditions
November 28, 2023Gambles Pond, a key wetland area in Kamloops, has dried out due to the major drought conditions this year. The pond is a basin that usually collects runoff and stormwater...
Province of BC Drafts Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Framework
November 20, 2023BC has the greatest diversity of species, ecosystems and habitats of any jurisdiction in Canada. In order to further protect these aspects of BC, the Province is taking steps to...
2024 Land Awards
November 20, 2023The Real Estate Foundation of BC is calling for nominations for the 2024 Land Awards. These awards recognize outstanding projects and remarkable leaders that protect the lands and waters of...
