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 Join us for Earth Wind Fire at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort in Kelowna on Saturday, May 30.
Enjoy a night of sizzling food prepared by Culinary Team Canada, premium wine and beverage tasting sponsored by Artisan Wine Co., Cannery Brewing, CedarCreek Estate Winery, Dunham & Froese Estate Winery, Granville Island Brewing, Hester Creek Estate Winery, Howling Bluff Estate Winery, Inniskillin Okanagan Estate, Miller Springs Ltd., Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery, Peller Estates, Raven Ridge Cidery, Road 13 Vineyards, Summerhill Pyramid Winery, The Tin Whistle Brewing Company, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards and Tree Brewing.
Live music will be provided by the Hugh Parsons Trio, Bobby Bruce as "Nearly Neil" and for a little rock n' roll, Half a Quorum.
Special thanks to Bylands Nurseries for amazing plant decor, Jones Brown Insurance Brokers & Consultants for sponsoring the live entertainment, and Lake City Casino.
Tickets are $200 ($50 tax receipt). Proceeds benefit The Nature Trust of BC. Contact Tracy Loewen at 1-866-288-7878 ext. 222 or e-mail [email protected] for tickets. ________________________________________________________________________________ |
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3rd Annual Nature Trust Photo Contest
 Inspired by Nature in BC, the 2009 Nature Trust photo contest begins May 20!
The categories are:
- Places to Call Home
- Nature as Art
- Renewing Nature
The grand prize from Nikon and Lens & Shutter is a Nikon D90 DSLR kit with an 18-105VR lens (suggested retail value $1449).
The deadline for submitting photos is September 15.
Vote for your favourites September 22.
Winners will be announced October 1.
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WHAT A GUY!
Vancouver Island Conservation Champion
 The Nature Trust was delighted to honour Guy Monty with a 2009 Conservation Champion Award on March 28. Over 75 friends, family and colleagues attended a special tribute dinner in Nanoose on Vancouver Island.
Guy has become one of BC's top birders and has greatly contributed to The Nature Trust's conservation projects. He has conducted inventories at numerous sites including weekly bird data at the Nanaimo River Estuary for a complete year. A tireless volunteer, Guy has led many nature tours for The Nature Trust: to the Cluxewe salt marsh and estuary, Robson Bight, Englishman River, Craig Creek, and throughout the Parksville-Qualicum Wildlife Management Area as part of the Brant Wildlife Festival.
In addition, he has been our volunteer property warden at the Nanaimo River Estuary, Buttertubs Marsh and he regularly visits other Nature Trust properties across BC. For over 12 years, Guy has freely given his time to help us steward conservation lands. Thank you, Guy!
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IN HONOUR OF BERT BRINK
Bert Brink Wildlife Management Area
 On April 13, the McGillivray Creek Wildlife Management Area along the Fraser River near Chilliwack was renamed the Bert Brink Wildlife Management Area.
"We are extremely pleased with this opportunity to recognize Dr. Bert Brink, a long standing director of The Nature Trust and someone who is dearly missed. Bert was a leading voice in conserving the Fraser River. The Bert Brink Wild Management Area is a fitting tribute to a man who tirelessly reminded us how important nature is to our well being," said Robin Wilson, Past Chair of The Nature Trust of BC.
The Wildlife Management Area is 915 hectares in total including two Nature Trust properties. The WMA features floodplain forest and marsh as well as gravel bars which provide habitat for fish, particularly white sturgeon, and spawning grounds for pink and chum salmon. The area also provides habitat for birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals such as coyote, deer and beaver.
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| FORE THE NATURE TRUST
1st Annual Golf Tournament
 Join us on Thursday, May 14 at Fairmont Hot Spings Riverside Golf Course.
Compliments of Farimont Hot Spings Resort, this scramble format mixed golf tourney will raise funds for The Nature Trust's land conservation work on the Hoodoos property. It's only $75 for 18 holes, power cart and dinner. Plus lots of fun prizes!
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We would like to welcome our new Chair, Daniel Nocente and two new directors, Peter Arcese and Greg Bay. | |
CORPORATE SUPPORT
Squamish Savings
Special thanks to Squamish Savings for donating $12,500 to the acquisition of the Squamish Estuary conservation property.
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TWITTER AWAY!
The Nature Trust is on Twitter!
 You can now follow The Nature Trust on Twitter! Click on the button or follow the link:
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Wings Over the Rockies: Join us on May 9, 2009 for a hike up our Hoodoos conservation property with Nature Trust East Kootenay Land Manager Rob Neil, geologist Bill Ayrton and biologist Trevor Kinley. Register by contacting www.adventurevalley.com/wings/registration.htm
Meadowlark Festival: Join us on May 18, 2009 for a hike up McIntyre Bluff with Nature Trust South Okanagan Land Manager Carl MacNaughton from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register by going to www.meadowlarkfestival.bc.ca.
Boundary Bay Clean Up: Join us on June 6, 2009 for a clean up on Boundary Bay. No special skills are needed, just a desire to make a difference by picking up plastic and other debris on the foreshore. Visit www.naturetrust.bc.ca or call Robin Rivers at 604-924-9771 for details. | |
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