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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · 4d

Protecting Prideaux Haven secures a rare piece of our natural heritage in one of BC’s most dramatic coastal regions. On these 100 acres in the heart of Desolation Sound, coastal forests, nearly a kilometre of shoreline, and nesting habitat for the threatened marbled murrelet will stay safe, forever.

BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · 4d

This was possible because hundreds of people stepped up for nature. We’re grateful to Marine Parks Forever Society, Brian Piwek, Elaine Godwin, a generous anonymous donor, and to the many new supporters who joined the BC Parks Foundation community to help bring this campaign across the finish line.

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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · 4d

You did it! We’re thrilled to share that together you successfully raised $1.25 million to protect 100 acres of coastal forest and nearly one kilometre of untouched shoreline in Prideaux Haven. With the Wilson 5 Foundation’s matching gift, that’s $2.5 million secured for conservation—because of you.

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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · Sep 8

You can help protect 100 acres (40.5 hectares) in Desolation Sound—one of British Columbia’s most dramatic and world-renowned marine areas.

We’re raising $1.25 million to conserve this beautiful place by September 29, 2025. Donate now at bcpf.ca/protect 💚

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You have a rare opportunity to protect 100 acres (40.5 hectares) in Desolation Sound.

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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · Aug 7

Check out this cool project that Discover Parks Ambassadors are helping with! 👇

Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · Aug 7

🌟 Project Highlight - Malaise trap sampling in BC Parks!

Discover Parks Ambassador teams are supporting the CBG Terrestrial Arthropod Monitoring Program this summer by setting up malaise traps in select provincial parks.

📷 Photos courtesy of Gabrielle Jolly, BC Parks Foundation

Two Discover Parks Ambassador team members are seen setting up a Malaise trap near a forest.

A team member from the Discover Parks Ambassador program is seen smiling and giving a thumbs up to the camera after successfully setting up a Malaise trap for insect sampling in a forest.

A Discover Parks Ambassador team member is seen setting up a Malaise trap under a forest canopy.

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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · Jul 15

Felt cute, might delete later 🫎

Celebrate Parks Day this Saturday (July 19) with us: discoverparks.ca/parks-day

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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · Jun 9

We’re celebrating five years since Discover Parks Ambassadors started delivering interpretation in BC’s provincial parks! In 2020, BC Parks Foundation launched the Discover Parks Ambassador program in just five parks. Today, that number has grown to 25! Visit DiscoverParks.ca to learn more. 🌲

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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · Apr 25

Did you or someone you know love BC Parks nature programming growing up? We'd love to hear your story! 🌲🫎

Share your Jerry’s Rangers memory at bcparksfoundation.ca/submit-your-jerry-rangers-memory/

BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · Apr 24

GULF ISLANDS MILESTONE! The largest terrestrial conservation area in the Gulf Islands now exists on Lasqueti Island.

Two new properties are being added to two conservation areas and a provincial park to form 568 acres of contiguous protected land. 🌲

Learn more: bcparksfoundation.ca/gulf-islands

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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · Apr 22

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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · Apr 9

Eeeep! This is a Pika 🥰

These adorable and tiny mammals are about the size of guinea pig and live high in BC’s alpine zones. While you may not easily spot one, you might hear their iconic “eeeep” call!

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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · Apr 7

We’re proud to partner with the Vancouver Art Gallery on World Health Day to offer an accessible way to connect to nature in an urban setting!

Learn more about this partnership at bcparksfoundation.ca/emily-carr

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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · Apr 3

This extraordinary place is protected for now, for all, for always. Read the press release at bcparksfoundation.ca/juniper-ridge

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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · Apr 3

A huge thank you to all the supporters who made this possible, including individual residents, the Grasslands Conservation Council, the Kamloops Naturalist Club, Juniper Ridge Community Association, Brock Central Lions Club, Wilson 5 Foundation, and Environment and Climate Change Canada.

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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · Apr 3

“Grasslands cover less than one per cent of British Columbia but are home to more than 30% of BC’s threatened species, like bighorn sheep, badgers, and butterflies,” says Andy Day, CEO of BC Parks Foundation.

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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · Apr 3

YOU DID IT! 517 acres of rare grasslands near Juniper Ridge has been protected forever, thanks to an extraordinary community effort.

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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · Mar 31

Today is the last day to make a lasting impact and help protect the stunning grasslands near Juniper Ridge! Don’t miss this chance to be part of this lifelong legacy.

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This area near Juniper Ridge is a breathtaking 517-acre landscape east of Kamloops, home to rare grasslands, centuries-old trees, and vital habitat at risk.

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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · Mar 27

Thanks to an extraordinary community effort, the final 37 hectares of Puntledge Forest are now protected forever. This 100-hectare biodiversity treasure was previously at risk of logging, and now the forest can continue to mature into old growth. 🌲

Learn more: bcparksfoundation.ca/puntledge-forest

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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · Mar 25

Together, you can make history and ensure Juniper Ridge remains protected for now, for all, for always.

Please consider joining our crowdfunding effort today at bcparksfoundation.ca/juniper-ridge

BC Parks Foundation

This area near Juniper Ridge is a breathtaking 517-acre landscape east of Kamloops, home to rare grasslands, centuries-old trees, and vital habitat at risk.

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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · Mar 25

In response, nesting boxes support bluebird populations while helping local organizations, volunteers, and community members learn more about their nesting habits and survival rates.

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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · Mar 25

When you help protect the grasslands near Juniper Ridge, you’re also helping protect bluebirds!

Bluebirds are grassland birds that face declining population due to habitat loss and other environmental pressures.

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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · Mar 24

#LandscapeMonday featuring the marine views from Cape Scott Park!

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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · Mar 19

Say hello to one of BC’s most elusive hunters – the Northern saw-whet owl!

At just 20cm tall, Northern saw-whet owls are one of the smallest owl species, live in thick forests, and are completely nocturnal, making them rarely seen.

#WildlifeWednesday

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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · Mar 18

When: April 5, 2025 from 10am – 3pm
Where: Mount Finlayson Trail (meet at Goldstream day use area)

If you’d like to participate, please register by March 29 at bit.ly/427O0CS

BC Parks and BC Parks Foundation at Goldstream

BC Parks Foundation, in collaboration with BC Parks, is piloting a project to for participants interested in volunteering in protected areas, with local organizations to organize stewardship activitie...

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BC Parks Foundation @bcparksfoundation.ca · Mar 18

This activity is a great opportunity for all levels of experience, as no prior experience or materials are required except for a phone. We will be using the InvasiveBC app as tool to map the broom and can provide volunteer certificates to participants!

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