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Simpcw 2nd Annual Allies Mountain Bike Festival

September 6, 2023

The 2nd Annual Allies Mtn Bike Festival will be hosted by Simpcw in Chu Chua, BC is a chance for people to connect, share stories and epic rides in the...

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BC Goes Wild Photo Contest

September 6, 2023

BC Goes Wild is a celebration of British Columbia’s great diversity of wildlife. September is historically a month where human-bear conflicts are at their highest. BC Goes Wild coincides with...

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BC and World Rivers Day, Sep 24, 2023

September 6, 2023

BC and World Rivers Day 2023 is set for Sunday, September 24. Rivers Day is the world’s largest celebration of rivers and the many communities and lifeforms they sustain, and...

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In Our Backyard: Toothcup

September 5, 2023

Toothcup (Rotala ramosior) is a charming, low-sprawling plant that is a rare, but fascinating find in the Thompson-Nicola Watershed. Blooming from June to October, toothcup flowers range from white to...

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Skeetchestn Youth Elder Field Day

August 31, 2023

This month TNCC collaborated with Skeetchestn Indian Band, Skeetchestn Elder Terry Denault, and environmental educator Sue Staniforth, to share cultural...

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BC Strengthens Community Preparedness for Climate-Related Disasters

July 29, 2023

The Province of BC is providing $44 million to communities for emergency readiness projects under the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF). Funding is for First Nations and local governments throughout...

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Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society Rehabilitates Beavers in Wetlands Conservation Project

July 29, 2023

The Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society captured and rehabilitated four injured beavers as part of a wetlands conservation project near Merritt. The project is run by Tom Willms, a professor and...

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BC Launches Indigenous Climate-Resilience Capacity-Building Pilot Program

July 29, 2023

The BC Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy has provided $2 million to fund a one-year pilot program that will be delivered by two First Nations organizations with experience delivering environmental...

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In Our Backyard: Great Blue Heron

July 27, 2023

The great blue heron (Ardea herodias) embodies grace and tranquility… except when it is heard squawking! It is an iconic and recognizable bird, known for its towering stature and striking...

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