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...
In Our Backyard: Williamson’s Sapsucker
November 8, 2024The Williamson’s sapsucker (Sphyrapicus thyroideus) is a captivating woodpecker that graces the mountainous landscapes of western North America, including the Thompson-Nicola region of British Columbia. This species is renowned for...
TNCC Fall Partner Meeting 2024
November 8, 2024The Thompson-Nicola Conservation Collaborative (TNCC) held its Fall Partner Meeting on October 23rd, 2024, at the West Highlands Community Centre in Kamloops. Project Presentations Focused project presentations kicked off with...
In Our Backyard: Western Yellow-bellied (North American) Racer
October 9, 2024The Western yellow-bellied racer or North American racer (Coluber constrictor) is a slender, agile snake found in the dry grasslands of British Columbia’s southern interior. Racers have been seen moving...
In Our Backyard: Cliff Swallows
September 3, 2024Soaring Beauties Facing Challenges The cliff swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) is a familiar sight in our skies during the summer. These social birds, easily identified by their buffy rump and dark...
In Our Backyard: Sage Thrasher
July 8, 2024The sage thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) is a rare songbird found in BC’s Dry Interior. It is listed as endangered in Canada due to its very small population and threats to...
Updates on Conservation Planning for Climate Change
July 3, 2024The Thompson-Nicola Conservation Collaborative (TNCC) and Okanagan Collaborative Conservation Program (OCCP) continue to work together on the multi-year research project Conservation Planning for Climate Change (CPCC). The goal of...
