News from Nature

June 2024 Edition

Protect Shelly Road: A Sanctuary for Salmon and Wildlife along the Kw'a'luxw River

We're now closer than ever to reaching our fundraising goal to protect 13 acres of vital fish and wildlife habitat at Shelly Road along the Kw'a'luxw (Englishman) River. Thanks to the help of our incredible community of supporters, we've raised an incredible $125,000. Now, we only have $225,000 left before these lands and waters are protected forever.

The Kw'a'luxw (Englishman) River is a haven for fish and wildlife, including all five species of Pacific salmon. For over 40 years, supporters like you have helped us protect the vital lifeline that is the Kw'a'luxw River. But our work isn't done yet.

Help us ensure that this special place remains a sanctuary for future generations. You can help by donating today, or spreading the word to your community.

The Nature Trust of BC Recipient of BC Conservation & Biodiversity Award

We're proud to share that we have been chosen as a recipient of a 2024 BC Conservation & Biodiversity Award. We've been recognized for our conservation work in the Kootenays, specifically our efforts to reverse forest encroachment in the Hoodoos Conservation Complex to preserve native grasslands to benefit vulnerable and at-risk plant and wildlife species.

This is the first BC Conservation & Biodiversity award that The Nature Trust has been awarded since the award's inception in 2020. The awards are given annually for the most impactful initiatives brought forward by B.C. based charities to protect British Columbia's natural world.

Dr. Sally Otto Elected as Fellow of The Royal Society

The Nature Trust of BC would like to congratulate Dr. Sally Otto, who has been elected as a Fellow of The Royal Society. She has been recognized for her contributions to the solution of several fundamental problems in evolutionary biology.

Dr. Otto has been on The Nature Trust's Board of Directors since 2016, and served as the chair from 2019-2021. We are incredibly proud of her in receiving this well-deserved honour!

Now Hiring: Events and Special Projects Coordinator

Join our team! We're hiring an Events and Special Projects Coordinator based in Vancouver, B.C.

We're seeking an enthusiastic self starter to join our Development, Marketing and Communications team, who will help coordinate our annual fundraising Gala as well as other community and donor events.

Apply today or please share with your network.

Stay Connected with our Crews this Field Season!

Field season is now in full swing, with our crews stewarding and restoring conservation lands in the Kootenays, the Okanagan, and on the South and West Coast.

Want to keep up-to-date with our field crews and be the first to know about our conservation activities? Follow our crews on Instagram and tag along with them this field season!

Feeling inspired? You can support existing and future conservation projects by donating today!

Do you have any thoughts, ideas, or feedback for The Nature Trust of BC?

 Let us know at communications@naturetrust.bc.ca

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