In Our Backyard: Rusty Blackbird
December 12, 2025The rusty blackbird (Euphagus carolinus) is a medium-sized songbird that breeds in boreal wetlands across Canada and Alaska and migrates south to winter in the southeastern United States. Once considered...
In Our Backyard: Rubber Boa
November 10, 2025A Quiet Resident Beneath Our Feet Hidden under rocks, logs, and forest litter, the rubber boa or Northern rubber boa (Charina bottae) is one of the most secretive reptiles in...
TNCC 2025 Fall Partner Field Tour Highlights Connectivity
November 10, 2025On October 9, 2025, TNCC and conservation partners from across the Thompson-Nicola region gathered for the Fall Field Tour — a full day of collaboration and hands-on learning focused on...
City of Kamloops Adopts Wildlife Corridors into Official Community Plan
November 10, 2025The City of Kamloops has formally adopted the Thompson-Nicola Conservation Collaborative’s (TNCC) mapped wildlife corridors into its Official Community Plan (OCP) — known as KAMPLAN. This milestone...
Protecting Species at Risk on the Move in Skeetchestn Territory
October 27, 2025As wildlife navigate increasingly fragmented landscapes, Skeetchestn Natural Resources LLP (SNR). SNR is taking a creative, community-driven approach to keeping animals—and drivers—safe on the roads that cross key ecological corridors...
In Our Backyard: Short-eared Owl
October 7, 2025The short-eared owl (Asio flammeus), with its streaked brown plumage and piercing yellow eyes, is a charismatic raptor of the Thompson-Nicola region. Unlike most owls, it is frequently active in...
In Our Backyard: Western Toad
September 11, 2025The Western toad (Anaxyrus boreas), a stout, warty amphibian with an unassuming presence, is a vital resident of the Thompson-Nicola region. Unlike some of its more common counterparts, this toad...
In Our Backyard: Monarch Butterfly
August 11, 2025The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is one of North America’s most iconic insects, known for its vivid orange-and-black wings and extraordinary migratory journey. In the Thompson-Nicola region, this...
