The Nature Trust of BC eNews

December 2023 Edition

Dear Jes,

The time for nature is now. We're on the countdown to the final few weeks of the year and it's not too late to make a difference. Whether your passion is to protect forests, conserve wetlands, safeguard wildlife corridors or to conserve the natural landscapes of Northern B.C., the Kootenay, or the West Coast, you can have a big impact on B.C.'s wildlife.

Your gift to nature is a powerful investment in protecting nature now and forever. It will help The Nature Trust of BC buy five more ecologically vulnerable properties to protect a combined 475 hectares where wildlife roam, nest and breed.

Every dollar counts. And every dollar will be matched with federal funding, making an even bigger impact for the wildlife counting on us to protect their habitat forever.

There's still time to receive a tax receipt for your 2023 donation. The impact of your gift to nature will make a difference not only today, but will leave a lasting legacy of protecting the beauty and ecology of British Columbia for future generations.

Yours in conservation this festive season,

Dr. Jasper Lament

CEO, Nature Trust of British Columbia

Give Today. Protect Forever!

Our Priority Projects by Region:

The Kootenay:

• Wycliffe Wildlife Corridor - Wycliffe Prairie - NEW!

West Coast:

• Denman Island - Coastal Rainforest

The Northern Region:

• Northern BC Campaign - Cranberry Marsh - West & Crescent Spur
• Ferguson Lake - Wetlands - NEW!

The Okanagan:

• Nighthawk Hill Grasslands - Fundraising goal reached!

Protect an Essential Wildlife Corridor in the Kootenay



We are excited to announce our newest campaign, Wycliffe Wildlife Corridor - Wycliffe Prairie! We are fundraising to raise the last $300,000 needed to protect 182 hectares (450 acres) of an important wildlife corridor. The area is located between the communities of Kimberly and Cranbrook and is within the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa First Nation.

"The ecological diversity of Wycliffe Prairie is spectacular. From grasslands and forests to wetlands, this area provides important habitat for endangered species and iconic mammals, like the Grizzly Bear and Rocky Mountain elk. If we can protect this property, we can increase connectivity for wildlife and support biodiversity in the Kootenay and beyond." says Dr. Jasper Lament, CEO of The Nature Trust of BC.

Will you help us reach our goal? Donate today, every dollar helps!

Help Us Conserve Coastal Rainforest on Denman Island

Help us conserve the lush Denman Island - Coastal Rainforest forever. This land consists of 38.7 hectares of mature Coastal Douglas-fir, along with wetlands, open areas, and a riparian corridor. The land provides crucial habitat for ten SARA-listed birds, plus the Red-listed Checkerspot Butterfly, pictured here.

Will you leave a lasting legacy for B.C.'s wildlife on Denman Island? Donate today!

Save Essential Wetlands in Prince George

We recently announced an exciting new priority project, the Ferguson Lake - Wetlands! This beautiful 129.2 hectare (319 acre) property consists of wetland, riparian forest, and mixed forest ecosystems, and is located in the city of Prince George and in the traditional territory of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation.

Ferguson Lake-Wetlands is within an area of continental significance to waterfowl, and the wetlands provide habitat, including feeding and breeding grounds for waterfowl and shorebird species like the Hooded Merganser, Sandpiper, and Bufflehead.

We need your help to raise $850,000 to protect these essential wetlands forever!

Conserve 285 Acres of Vulnerable Habitat in Northern B.C.

Conserve more in the North! The Nature Trust of BC is currently working to raise $1.5 million to protect two critical conservation areas in Northern B.C.

Known as Crescent Spur and Cranberry Marsh - West, donating to this campaign will ensure a variety of rich ecological landscape is protected forever, from ancient inland forests to grass ecosystems.

This giving season, help us protect these critical lands forever!

Good News - Nighthawk Hill Grasslands Will Be Saved!

Thanks to generous donors like you, we are excited to announce that we have reached our fundraising goal for the Nighthawk Hill Grasslands!

This 27-acre conservation area is a hotspot for biodiversity, with over 17 at-risk or endangered species identified in the area. To ensure this special place remains a haven for wildlife, consider donating to the management of Nighthawk Hill Grasslands

Because of you, it will be forever protected. Thank you.

The Marvelous Journey of Migratory Birds

With the shifting seasons, British Columbia’s landscape transforms into a dynamic hub of avian activity. Summer’s calm shifts into the brisk hustle of fall, with birds coming in from all corners to enjoy the province’s many ecosystems. B.C. morphs into a sanctuary, offering refuge to birds on their extraordinary journeys. Learn more:

www.naturetrust.bc.ca