Published January 12, 2021 Author: ISCBC youth volunteer Alison Chadwick Have you ever wondered what is being done to inform ecological restoration plans in Vancouver? This summer, myself, Damian Assadi and…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Joshua Ralph
ISCBC youth volunteer Joshua speaks on his volunteering experience over the past year with ISCBC and exploring ways of merging art and environmentalism.
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How Scotch Broom Has Flourished in BC
Scotch broom is a prolific invasive species found mainly on Vancouver Island, but has also slowly spread to the Gulf Islands and mainland.
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Volunteers Protecting Lower Cougar Creek From Invasives
ISCBC volunteers are removing invasives from Lower Cougar Creek, one of Delta’s most important salmon-bearing waterways.
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The Pitfalls of Releasing Pets into the Wild
The release of Red-eared sliders has resulted in significant damage to BC ecosystems, with the turtles outcompeting native turtles and introducing various illnesses.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Joey Egeland
Published: June 24, 2021 Joey Egeland is 21 year-old student and has been volunteering with the Kamloops youth team since July 2019. Joey is passionate about preventing the spread of…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Kathryn Lande
Kathryn Lande was working towards a MSc at the University of British Columbia when she began volunteering with ISCBC in the summer of 2020. Read about her work on a Vancouver Green Streets Stewardship project!
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Volunteer Spotlight: Garry Oak Meadow Restoration
John joined ISCBC’s volunteer program in the summer of 2020, however, his dedication towards protecting habitats began years before. Read what John has to say about recent efforts in Garry oak meadows.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Backyard Creek Restoration
Published: April 22, 2021 Matthew joined the ISCBC volunteer program in the summer of 2020, and has since volunteered over 500 hours towards bettering the health of local habitats in…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Together We Can Make a Difference
Natasha has been volunteering with the ISCBC Kamloops youth volunteer team since August 2020. Natasha is passionate about preventing the spread of invasive species and has contributed more than 120 volunteers to her passion.