By Lisa Houle | August 16, 2024 Trees do a lot for us. They purify our air, provide oxygen, and absorb greenhouses gases. They house millions of species, protect our…
Council News
Council News
Protecting Texada Island’s Sticklebacks is a Team Effort
By Robyn Lakes & Stephanie Weinstein / August 15, 2024 Texada Island is home to some unique underwater residents – the stickleback species pairs. Today, the only place on the…
Invasive News
Invasive mussels found in aquarium moss balls, again.
August 9, 2024 For the second time in four years, invasive zebra mussels have been found hiding in a popular aquarium accessory in Washington State. The Washington Department of Fish…
Invasive News
Invasion of the European wall lizards
By Lisa Houle | July 23, 2024 You don’t have to go to a zoo to see this invasive reptile. If you live on Vancouver Island, chances are they’re already…
Council News
Scout Island Rejuvenated with Native Plants
By Emma Nikkel | July 15, 2024 Big projects are happening in the Cariboo! Through Environment and Climate Change Canada’s EcoAction funding program, an area of Scout Island, Williams Lake was…
Council News
Keep these popular invasive flowers off your wedding guest list
By Lisa Houle | July 5, 2024 Wedding season is upon us! Long sunny days, warm nights and mild temperatures set the perfect scene for these special occasions. Fresh flowers…
Community Voice
A Journey to Rescue the Plan(e)t
June 26, 2024 Alicia Yan and Hebbe Yuan, founders of the non-profit organization, ‘Rescue-A-Plan(e)t’, have an inspiring story of how their culture, education, innovation and dedication led to them to…
Council News
20 Minutes a Week of Invasive Species Club Inspires Positive Change at a New Westminster School
By Lisa Houle | June 25, 2024 Tina Coppersmith knows how important it is for students to learn about earth stewardship. As a Special Education Assistant at Connaught Heights Elementary…
