AUGUST 2019 eNEWS

Saving Land for Bears & Badgers

The Nature Trust of BC is pleased to announce the protection of the  Columbia River Wetlands - Edgewater property in the Kootenays.

Located near the community of Edgewater these conservation lands cover 423 acres (171.5 hectares) and feature outstanding habitat and connectivity for Grizzly Bears and American Badgers. They also provide winter range for Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer and Moose. “The Edgewater property has incredible diversity, ranging from wetlands to grasslands and open forest habitats,” said Chris Bosman, Kootenay Conservation Land Manager for The Nature Trust of BC. “From the upper benches, the views across the Columbia Valley and up and down the Rocky Mountain Trench are stunning.” This property will complement nearby Nature Trust conservation lands that are managed as part of the Columbia National Wildlife Area and Columbia Wetlands Wildlife Management Area. An additional benefit for wildlife is that the Edgewater property adjoins the Columbia Wetlands Wildlife Management Area which serves as significant migratory bird habitat for over 200 species. If you would like to support our next new property, donate here

Join us for an exhibit of outstanding photos by Liron Gertsman. At 19 years old, Liron is already an accomplished nature photographer. Winner of multiple awards, he received the distinction of “highly commended” in the prestigious Audubon 2018 Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest.   Liron is best known for his images of birds which he has used to engage people in thinking about conservation. But being a photographer for over a decade, he has expanded into multiple areas of nature photography and is excited to show the newest highlights of his portfolio.   The exhibit at the Jewish Community Center’s Zack Gallery at 950 West 41st Avenue in Vancouver runs August 28 to September 22, with a special reception on September 10 at 7 p.m . Partial proceeds from this show will go to The Nature Trust of BC to support land conservation in BC. View exhibit poster here

Fall Gala Our 2019 Gala is less than two months away! We invite you to join us and together celebrate our conservation successes from the past year. Tickets are $250 each - get yours today so you don't miss out on the amazing live and silent auctions, musical entertainment, presentations and fine dining. Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Wheaton Precious Metals , and the other 2019 Sponsors for helping make this event possible. Thanks, Lotus Cycling Club Thank you to the Lotus Cycling Club for supporting us on August 8 with their annual charity event. “Lotus has chosen The Nature Trust of BC, a non-profit organization that works hard to conserve BC land and wildlife species AND combat climate change! We are BLESSED to live in beautiful BC and we are very excited to be helping support the good work of this organization! It’s a perfect fit for Lotus.”

New Board Members We are pleased to announce that Peter Armstrong and Jack Woods have joined The Nature Trust of British Columbia's Board of Directors, made up of volunteers who are renowned scientists and business leaders.

How You Can Help Monthly giving is an easy way to help support The Nature Trust of BC’s land conservation work. Join our Arbutus Circle with a small monthly gift and you can make a big difference! To sign up, visit naturetrust.bc.ca or call our office at 604.924.9771 or 1.866.288.7878

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