News from Nature

March 2024 Edition

Dear Emma,

As we spring into a new season, we're counting on you to protect important wildlife habitat right here in British Columbia. We're nearing our fundraising deadlines to conserve two crucial land areas – the Wycliffe Wildlife Corridor - Wycliffe Prairie, and the Ferguson Lake Wetlands; protecting them is not just about conserving land, it's about safeguarding the intricate web of life that depends on the land for their survival.

Time is running out for nature, but with your help, we can make a lasting difference for wildlife in British Columbia. Keep reading to learn more!

Protect Precious Grasslands in the Kootenay

Fundraising Deadline - March 31

The Wycliffe Wildlife Corridor - Wycliffe Prairie stands as a crucial lifeline for many species in the Kootenay. Spanning 182 hectares of pristine native grasslands and open forest habitat, this corridor serves as a vital pathway for the iconic Grizzly bear, providing connectivity between fragmented habitats.

Once this land is protected, it will join the Nature Trust's existing 364 hectares Wycliffe Wildlife Corridor Conservation Complex, alongside additional lands conserved by the Province and the Nature Conservancy of Canada. You can help increase this multi-partner Wycliffe Conservation Complex to an incredible 1,450 hectares – protecting habitat for vulnerable species for generations.

Thank you to Tony and Susan for generously matching all donations up to $35,000 made to Wycliffe Wildlife Corridor - Wycliffe Prairie. Donate today to double your impact.

Double the Sweetness for Wildlife on Denman Island



You can now double your impact to conserve Denman Island - Coastal Rainforest! This lush rainforest provides habitat for threatened birds, plus the threatened Little Brown Bat and one endangered butterfly - the Taylor's Checkerspot.

Denman Island Chocolate will match all donations. Give today and sweeten the deal for nature!

Combat Climate Change by Conserving Wetlands

Fundraising Deadline - March 31

Wetlands are a climate superhero – they store carbon, filter water, prevent flooding, and provide essential habitat for vulnerable species. We're working to protect 129.2 hectares of wetland habitat in Prince George, but without your help, they're at risk of being lost forever to development.

The Ferguson Lake Wetlands is a wildlife corridor, vital rest stop for over-wintering birds, and critical riparian forest. With your help, we can safeguard this habitat and ensure it never is lost to logging or development.

We have until March 31 to raise the funds for this habitat. Donate today, protect forever!

Save the Date: Brant Wildlife Festival

As the weather warms up, Brant begin to flock south, preparing to feast on roe during the Pacific herring spawn!

Mark your calendars to welcome these special birds at the Brant Wildlife Festival, taking place April 5-8.

This year, The Nature Trust will be at The Brant Wildlife Festival's Lift Off event on April 5, and hosting a tour of the Kw’a’lux (Englishman) River on April 6th.

Interested in attending? Please email events@naturetrust.bc.ca.

We hope to see you there!

The Restoration of Savary Island's Sand Dunes

For several years, our South Coast Conservation Field Crew and a dedicated group of volunteers have been working hard to restore the sand dunes at Duck Bay on Savary Island.

Now, after the removal of invasive Scotch broom on the site, we are beginning to see some of the dunes being revealed once again. Read more to learn about the importance of sand dune ecosystems and what The Nature Trust and our volunteers have done to restore them.

Estuary Resilience: Five-Year Wrap Up

In this video created by the Hakai Institute, our Estuary Resilience partners reflect on the past five years of work towards enhancing estuary resilience on the coast of British Columbia.

This five-year project was launched in 2019 to improve estuary habitat and enhance the long-term sustainability and health of wild B.C. Pacific salmon fish stocks. The Estuary Resilience project is built on strong partnerships between The Nature Trust of British Columbia, the West Coast Conservation Land Management Program, 12 First Nations partners, federal and provincial governments, and academic institutions.

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

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