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Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · 2d

🚸 New connections for a safer, greener Coast! 🚴‍♀️🌲We’re excited to see the new highway extension linking Pratt & Lower Road officially open!Projects like this help make travel on the Coast safer, smoother, and more connected for everyone; drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike.

A shout-out to TRAC!

Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · 3d

🌲 Tetrahedron Provincial Park — Our Mountain Backyard 🏔️

High above the Sunshine Coast, the ridges of Tetrahedron Provincial Park shelter alpine lakes, mossy old-growth forest, and some of the most intact mountain habitat in the region. From Polytope peak.

Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · 4d

Today is World Habitat Day 🌎💚 the perfect moment to wonder: Where do wild things live?

Our new post takes young explorers (and the young at heart!) on a quick trip through four amazing homes.

Check our Instagram and/or Facebook for the full post details.

Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · 10d

Join shishalh Nation to recognize, honour, and support survivors of residential schools, and commemorate the children that attended the Sechelt Residential School. September 30th 2025. Commemoration Ceremony: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm at the Residential School Monument Site.

Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · 12d

Happy World Rivers Day and BC Rivers Day!

From the glacial headwaters to the estuaries where salmon meet the sea, rivers are the lifelines of the Sunshine Coast.

They feed our forests, nurture salmon runs, recharge groundwater, and sustain the wildlife and communities that depend on them.

Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · 14d

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Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · 14d

Protect what’s real;
Defend biodiversity on the Sunshine Coast.
Conservation makes the difference. Join us.

#thescca
#sunshinecoast
#sunshinecoastbc
#conservation
#sustainability

Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · 15d

Summit views that take your breath away!

Mount Elphinstone, between Gibsons and Sechelt, offers a challenging hike with panoramic views of Howe Sound and Keats Island.

Every step we take on these trails matters. Staying on marked paths, packing out all waste, and respecting local wildlife.

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Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · 18d

✨ Overlooking the McNab Creek Estuary on a crystal-clear day. Pristine waters, thriving habitats, and the wild beauty of the Sunshine Coast all meet here.

Estuaries like McNab are more than breathtaking views; they’re nurseries for salmon, feeding grounds for wildlife, and natural buffers.

Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · 21d

Grateful to everyone who joined us Sept at Roberts Creek Hall this week for Trouble in the Headwaters.

Even small circles of conversation can ripple outward into big waves of change.

#thescca
#robertscreek
#robertscreekbc
#sunshinecoastbc
#troubleintheheadwaters

Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · 22d

Draw The Line: For People. For Peace. For the Planet.
Draw the Line is a national campaign demanding an end to fossil fuels and a just transition to renewables.

Join SCCA and Seniors for Climate on Saturday, September 20th, at 12:30 PM in Davis Bay. Together we’ll stand for people, peace, and the 🌎

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Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · 23d

BC Documentary About Forestry and Flooding
Coming To Roberts Creek Community Hall TONIGHT @xwesam_roberts_creek

Wednesday September 17th 2025
Doors open at 7pm - by donation.

SCCA is hosting screening of the new film, Trouble in the Headwaters, a hard-hitting 25-minute documentary.

Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · 25d

Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · 26d

Ever wondered what tiny fish hold up our entire marine food web? Forage fish, like sand lance and surf smelt, are the vital link between plankton and the salmon, seabirds, and whales we all love. Without them, the whole system begins to wobble.

Want to join us for some fish egg foraging?

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Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · 26d

Join us in Roberts Creek on Wednesday, September 17 at Roberts Creek Hall! Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the film begins at 7:30 PM, followed by a panel discussion.

Trouble in the Headwaters, a 25-minute documentary by Daniel J. Pierce, examines the 2018 Grand Forks flood.

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Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · 27d

Adjustment of Details:

📅 Wednesday, Sept 17
📍 Roberts Creek Hall
🕕 7:00, film at 7:30– Film + Discussion

Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · 28d

Thank You for Joining Us Yesterday!

A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who joined us for the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association’s Annual General Meeting.

Your time, input, and support mean so much, and together we’re building momentum for another impactful year.

Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · Sep 9

Hi everyone, just a reminder that our AGM is happening this Thursday at the Sechelt Arts Centre. It’s a chance to hear updates on our campaigns, connect with members, and guide the future of conservation on the Sunshine Coast. We’d love to see you there! 6-8pm :)

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#sunshinecoastbc

Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · Sep 7

Trouble in the Headwaters — Sept 17, 7 pm, Roberts Creek Hall.
Film screening + panel on forests, water & climate resilience, featuring Dr. Younes Alila’s hydrology research.
#SunshineCoastBC #ProtectOurWater
@danieljpierce.bsky.social @suzannesenger.bsky.social
thescca.ca/trouble-in-t...

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Seniors for Climate @seniorsforclimate.bsky.social · Aug 8

Time for another countdown post! 43 Days until #DrawtheLine. 🌎

📅On September 20th, people across the world are taking action to DRAW THE LINE – for our communities and for our planet.

Join us! actionnetwork.org/forms/join-t...

Learn more here 👇:
350.org/draw-the-line/

#SeniorsForClimate

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Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · Aug 8

Have you seen golden "button" flowers along roadsides? That’s common tansy—a fast-spreading invasive now on the Sunshine Coast. Clip & bag flower heads to stop the spread. Details: thescca.ca/news-events/...

Common tansy - Invasive Species Council of British Columbia

Common tansy (Bitter buttons, Cow bitter) is an herbaceous plant of variable height with fern-like leaves and yellow, flat-topped round flowers. It’s often found growing in sunny, disturbed areas such...

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Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · Jun 8

🌊 It’s World Oceans Day!
9:00 - 11:00 Shoreline cleanup in Squamish.
10:30 Citizen Science Conservation Talk, Tidepools Aquarium, Gibsons Public Market
12:00 - 4:00 World Oceans Day Celebration at Mission Point Park. 🎶 Music, ocean fun, BBQ & prizes!
sunshinecoastoceanfestival.ca
#WorldOceansDay

Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · Jun 7

Final weekend of Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival!

🏳️‍🌈 Paddle for Pride TONIGHT
🌊 World Oceans Day Celebration SUNDAY
🎥 Stream films & shorts all weekend!

Details + full schedule: sunshinecoastoceanfestival.ca

#WorldOceansDay #SunshineCoastOceanFestival

Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · Jun 6

🌊 Day 6! Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival:
🎙️ BC’s Coastal Marine Strategy NEMO Talk, 12–1pm us06web.zoom.us/j/81837591199
🎥 Short of the Day: A Coral is Born
🧒 Activities for Kids — fun ocean learning!
🎟️ Prize draw runs through June 8!
Full schedule: sunshinecoastoceanfestival.ca
#OceanFestival

Sunshine Coast Conservation Association @thescca.bsky.social · Jun 5

Day 5 🌊

Thormanby Island Beach Cleanup, 11am, Launch from Halfmoon Bay area

shíshálh BC Land Use Plan Open House, 2-4pm, 5:30-7:30pm, Seaside Centre

NEMO Talk 12–1 PM: Search for Slhawt’ (Herring) w/ Ellika Cairns

Full schedule: sunshinecoastoceanfestival.ca

#SunshineCoastOceanFestival