
Help Spot and Save Endangered Badgers in B.C.’s Southern Interior
June 9, 2025As summer travel season ramps up, so too does the risk to one of B.C.’s most endangered species—the American Badger, known in Secwepemúl̓ecw as Sq̓ítxleqs. These elusive animals live mainly...

In Our Backyard: Spotted Owl
January 6, 2025The Enigmatic Spotted Owl: A Symbol of Old-Growth Forests in the Thompson-Nicola The spotted owl (Strix occidentalis) is a captivating and elusive bird, a true denizen of old-growth forests, including...

In Our Backyard: Rusty Cord-Moss
December 5, 2024The rusty cord-moss (Entosthodon rubiginosus) is a small, endangered moss species found in specific saline and alkaline environments within the Thompson-Nicola region of British Columbia. This delicate plant, often overlooked...

Creating a Home for Spadefoot Toads
November 8, 2024Discover how a collaborative effort between the Kamloops Naturalist Club, the Four Wheel Drive Association of BC, and other conservation partners is making a significant impact on biodiversity. By creating...

