Salmon River Success

Good News on Vancouver Island!

Thanks to everyone who helped us to acquire 165 acres in the Salmon River estuary near Campbell River on Vancouver Island. This new property complements the adjacent 257 acres already secured by The Nature Trust of BC and its partners since 1978.

"Like many Nature Trust projects, conservation of the Salmon River estuary has been years in the making," said Dr. Jasper Lament, CEO of The Nature Trust of BC. "This business takes time and patience. We are very grateful to our conservation partners and to the many people who helped make this deal possible."

Major funding was provided by the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation and the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program. Additional support was provided by the Campbell River Salmon Foundation, Barnet Rifle Club, Steelhead Society of BC, Kingfishers Rod & Gun Club, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Totem Fly Fishers, Parksville-Qualicum Fish & Game Association, BC Federation of Fly Fishers, and individual donors from across BC.

If you would like to support ongoing land management of this property, click here.

Celebrating Nature and Science

The Nature Trust of BC's Fall Gala - October 6th, 2015

We would be delighted if you would join us for our Gala on Tuesday, October 6 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. You can enjoy listening to jazz performer Daniel Reynolds during the reception and then be wowed by tenor Jason Cook and soprano Alexandra Hill accompanied by pianist Annabelle Paetsch (for more information on entertainment, click here).

We will be honouring Dr. Sarah Otto of the Biodiversity Research Centre at UBC as a Conservation Champion. You can learn about our current land conservation projects and dine on amazing food while bidding on outstanding items during the silent and live auctions. Proceeds will benefit our projects across the province.

Tickets are $225 per person, $2,250 for a table for 10 people, $4,000 for a special Gold table for 8 people, or $10,000 for a Platinum table for 8 people (tax receipts as per CRA guidelines). For details, click here.

If you can't attend but would like to donate, click here.

New Board Members

We are delighted to welcome two new Directors to our Board.

Norman Embree

Norman has spent a lifetime working as an entrepreneur. He moved to Salmon Arm in 1996 and served as a Board member of the Salmon Arm Economic Development Advisory Committee, Shuswap Hospice Society, and the College of Pharmacists of BC. He was the Chair of the Interior Health Authority Board of Directors from 2007 to 2014 and Chair of the Board of Governors as Okanagan College transitioned from Okanagan University College.

Jane Macdonald

Jane Macdonald has over 25 years of experience at the international, national and local level with non government organizations. As a program director, she actively managed and evaluated granting programs in the health, cultural and social service fields. Working with volunteer boards and organizations, she has provided advice on strategic planning, governance, fundraising, program development and government relations. She grew up on the side of the North Shore mountains and spent her childhood hiking and camping throughout BC.

Upcoming Events

Haig-Brown Festival

Join us in Campbell River at the Haig-Brown Festival, which celebrates the lives of noted conservationist, writer and fly fisherman Roderick Haig-Brown and his wife Ann Elmore, on Sunday, September 13 from noon to 4 p.m. Roderick Haig-Brown was a Director of The Nature Trust of BC. Click here for more details about the event.

Kokanee Salmon Festival

Visit us at Mission Creek Regional Park in Kelowna on Sunday, September 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help people of all ages to learn about salmon spawning, conservation, and local heritage. For more details, click here.

Seymour Salmonid Society Open House

Join the Seymour Salmonid Society for their annual open house on Sunday, September 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event will take place at the Seymour River Hatchery near North Vancouver. For more details, click here.

Vedder River Clean UP

The Nature Trust of BC is excited to be joining the Chilliwack Vedder Clean Up Society on Sunday, September 27 to celebrate World Rivers Day 2015! Everyone is invited to the Chilliwack Fish and Game Club House at 48685 Chilliwack Lake Road. Registration begins at 8:30 am. The river clean-up will take place from 9:30 am to noon followed by a volunteer appreciation BBQ, entertainment and draw prizes. If you would like to join The Nature Trust volunteer team, please contact Jocelyn Wood at jocelyn.wood.fwr@gmail.com

Coffee Cutters

Join the Chilliwack Field Naturalists for their "Coffee Cutters" on the Camp River property. One hour of blackberry pruning is followed by coffee at Tim Horton's - first Saturday of the month September to April at 9 a.m. Visit www.chilliwackfieldnaturalists.com