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...
TNCC Annual Report 24-25
July 14, 2025Advancing Our Vision: A Year in Review Over the past year, TNCC continued to advance a shared vision for healthy, connected ecosystems across the Thompson-Nicola region. Our 2024–2025 Annual...
Parks Canada and British Columbia Invest More Than $8 M to Improve Ecological Connectivity
July 10, 2025KELOWNA, BC, July 9, 2025 – Today, the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State for Defense procurement, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Minister...
In Our Backyard: Westslope Cutthroat Trout
July 2, 2025The westslope cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii lewisi) is one of a handful of native trout species in British Columbia. Recognizable by the bright orange-red slashes beneath its jaw, this trout...
Restoring Grasslands and Culture in Churn Creek Protected Area
July 2, 2025In the heart of the Churn Creek Protected Area, a passionate team of volunteers and community partners is working to protect and restore one of British Columbia’s...
