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Raincoast is a team of conservationists and scientists empowered by our research to protect the lands, waters and wildlife of coastal British Columbia.
Join us at Ross Bay, Victoria, Saturday August 24th, 11am to 1pm. From a young age, I was always drawn to the water. To me, it was more than just an essential resource, but a source of joy as I investigated intertidal zones and played in the waves. As time has passed, I found myself […]
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Join us on Tuesday, August 27, at 7:00 pm for a film screening of Patagonia’s documentary, Artifishal, at the University of Victoria’s Cinecenta theatre located in the Student Union Building. Artifishal examines the harmful effects hatcheries…
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This December the last showing of our One shot for Coastal Carnivores photography exhibit will open at the Audain Art Museum in Whistler, Saturday 8th December. We will announce some exciting news about our efforts with Coastal First Nations to permanently end commercial trophy hunting in…
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The Bateman Centre will serve as a backdrop for this unique photography collection with contributions from April Bencze, Tavish Campbell, Karen Cooper, Colleen Gara, Bertie Gregory, Melissa Groo, Brad Hill, John Marriott, Cristina Mittermeier…
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Join us at the Robert Bateman Centre to learn from, engage and celebrate female Indigenous partners, scientists, journalists, business owners, and philanthropists supporting conservation efforts to safeguard coastal carnivores of British Columbia…
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On the 23rd of October we launch the One Shot for Coastal Carnivores exhibit in Vancouver. Contributing photographer Karen Cooper will be hosting us at her gallery on Granville Island. The video below gives you a sense of both Karen’s work and the first space in which you’ll be able to view conservation photography from […]
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From Victoria to Whistler we have set-up a range of viewings, sponsorship opportunities and public events. We have contributions from a fantastic range of photographers, some of whom have spent their entire lives on the coast of British Columbia, dedicated to telling its stories…
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The Raincoast Conservation Foundation and Coastal First Nations are working together to help end the trophy hunting of all large carnivores in the Great Bear Rainforest. We have already acquired the trophy hunting rights in approximately 30,000 square kilometres of BC’s Great Bear Rainforest, permanently ending commercial trophy hunting of grizzlies, black bears (some of […]
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Come celebrate BC Bear Day this Saturday. Raincoast and its partners are hosting a free family friendly event for the community to learn more about bears. Join us this Saturday, April 7th from 1:00 to 4:00pm…
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