The story of Coastal Douglas-fir forests: Coexisting with carnivores
Dr. Justin Suraci shares his experiences studying predator-prey relationships in the Coastal Douglas-fir (CDF) ecosystems of the Gulf Islands.
The story behind our campaign to protect KELÁ_EKE Kingfisher Forest
With an approved development plan in place, a road already built, and 15 wells drilled, the “Harbour Hill Subdivision” would have soon claimed this piece of maturing coastal forest and wetland that had so far managed to escape development.
Celebrating the success of the first annual EcoFair
EcoFair provided opportunities for land based education.
Entering the homestretch of the KELÁ_EKE Kingfisher Forest fundraising campaign
Over the past ten months, Raincoast and the Pender Islands Conservancy have raised $1,445,656.46 to protect this special place and secure, in perpetuity, an old growth forest.
Trees to Seas EcoExpo and Conservation Conversations
Unlike industry-led expos, which generally feature products and business pitches, EcoExpo will be a chance to interact with conservation leaders from across the Salish Sea Region.
Trees to Seas EcoFair Evening Gala Fundraiser
The Evening Gala Fundraiser has been planned as an evening of networking and celebration.
Fungi Foray with Hugues Massicotte
From October 22-23, 2022, Dr. Hugues Massicotte will be on S,DÁYES for EcoFair, an initiative organized by Raincoast Conservation Foundation, Pender Islands Conservancy, and PenderPOD.
Art supporting science
There is a silent auction at EcoFair and the proceeds will go towards permanently protecting KELÁ_EKE Kingfisher Forest.
KELÁ_EKE Kingfisher Forest fundraising update
We have until the end of the year to reach our target.
The story of Coastal Douglas-fir forests: All about Gabriola Island
This installment is the second in a series of several articles seeking to explore the ways ecosystems differ between the islands within the Coastal Douglas-fir (CDF) biogeoclimatic zone. Rob Brockley, President of the Gabriola Land and Trails Trust, explains the ways topography, soil conditions, and increasing development pressure have influenced and continue to shape the…
Maxwell Creek Watershed Project Field Files Part 2: Developing surveying methodologies
The project takes a watershed-wide scope to improve understanding of both existing and historical ecological conditions. The first question we aim to answer is: how has modification via forestry, fire, wetland drainage, etc. influenced hydrological dynamics, availability and quality of freshwater (i.e. source drinking water), and local forest ecology? We seek to find answers to…
The story of Coastal Douglas-fir forests: All about amphibians
In this article, Elke Wind describes the amphibian species common to the Coastal Douglas-fir biogeoclimatic zone; identifies their preferred habitat types; and makes recommendations for strengthening amphibian protection.