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PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS
Over 1,180 phtos were submitted to our Breathtaking BC Photo Contest. Congratulations to
S. Mawson our grand prize winner and finalists K. Andrews (birds), B. Elliot (insects), K. Wind (amphibians and reptiles), J. Lopez (mammals), J. Chadwick (plants & trees). Special thanks to judges: Andrew Klaver, Graham Osborne, Wayne Cox of Global BC and Johanna Ward of ShawTV. We greatly appreciate the support of Lens & Shutter and Nikon in providing prizes.
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GENERATIONS OF CONSERVATION GALA
Thank you to all the attendees and donors of our Generations of Conservation Gala on October 8. Over 330 people enjoyed a night to honour George C. Reifel's contribution to conservation. Brian and Jennifer Burke were wonderful MCs while Leon and Eric Bibb performed amazing music with Lisa Maxx, Jane Mortifee and pianist Bill Sample. Special appreciation to Best Entertainment for Wings Over Canada footage and KJM Country Gardens for native plant displays.
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| GIVING A LASTING GIFT
This holiday season consider giving the gift of nature by donating to The Nature Trust. It's environmentally friendy and you don't have to wrap it! Your donation will help support our projects like the Squamish Estuary on the North Shore and Brooklyn Creek on Vancouver Island as well as ongoing land management programs like the Conservation Youth Crews. | |
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BRANT WILDLIFE FESTIVAL
 Thank you to all the people who joined us for the Fall Fundraiser on October 25 at the Rod & Gun Pub in Parksville. We greatly appreciated all those who bought tickets to the event, bid on the silent and live auctions, as well as the 50/50 tickets.
Special thanks to Holly Arntzen & Kevin Wright for their inspiring music and to the Rod & Gun Pub and their staff. As well a big thank you to the following auction donors: Backyard Wildbird & Nature Store, Beach Acres, BC Ferries, Cannor Nursery, Coast Bastion, Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, Holly Arntzen and Kevin Wright, KJM Country Garden, Kool & Child and Rod & Gun Cafe & Pub. |
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TD FRIENDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Supports the 2009 Brant Wildlife Festival
 Recognizing the importance of connecting people of all ages with nature and inspiring them to learn more about conservation, TD Friends of the Environment has donated $4,000 to the 2009 Brant Wildlife Festival.
This funding will help to ensure that the events during March and April in Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Nanaimo are low cost or free for participants.
We would like to acknowledge TD Friends of the Environment for their wonderful generosity in supporting the 2009 and 2008 festivals.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Nature Trust Info Session join us in our office to learn more about our conservation work and to meet our staff. Light refreshments will be served. November 26, 2008 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.at
1000 Roosevelt Street, Suite 260 in North Vancouver.
Sustainability Speakers Series Urban Ecology: Green Roofs and Other Design Strategies by Bruce Helmstock and Kevin Connery of PWL Partnership on January 27, 2009 at 11:45 a.m. at SFU Harbour Centre in Vancouver. $65 per person including lunch, $35 if you bring your own lunch, $25 for students.
2009 Brant Wildlife Festival during March and April in Parkville, Qualicum Beach and Nanaimo. Visit www.brantfestival.bc.ca for details about nature tours, marsh walks, birding, nature photography, biosphere speakers and many other events.
For more information about these events, contact Robin Rivers at 604-924-9771 ext. 226
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