Christmas Bird Count - Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation

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Thu, 8 Dec 2016

Christmas Bird Count

‘Tis the season for the Christmas Bird Count, and Bird Studies Canada is hosting an event especially designed for young birders.

The Ladner Christmas Bird Count for Kids will take place this Saturday at the Reifel Bird Sanctuary in Delta, BC. Full detail are available here. Not in Delta? Visit Bird Studies Canada’s website to see if there’s another Christmas Bird Count event happening near you!

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Headed into the wild this BC Day long weekend? Let’s hike smart and safe. BC's trails lead us through some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Canada. Whether you’re trekking through bear country, alpine meadows, or coastal forests, hiking safely protects you, wildlife, and the natural spaces we all love. Before you hit the trail, remember: ✅ Plan ahead – Check trail conditions and let someone know your route 💧 Bring the essentials – Water, map, weather-ready gear, bear spray 🐾 Be wildlife wise – Make noise, hike in groups, and stay alert 🚯 Leave no trace – Pack it in, pack it out Many of BC’s species rely on the same wilderness you’re walking through. Respecting their space helps ensure BC stays wild! 📍What’s your favourite BC hike? #HikingSafety #BCDay #ExploreBC #LeaveNoTrace #WildlifeAwareness #HabitatConservation #HCTF #BearAware #BCWildlife

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From Coastal Mountains to the Rockies, our province is home to some of the most rugged and ecologically rich mountain landscapes in the world. These high-elevation ecosystems are more than just stunning backdrops, they provide vital habitat for mountain goats, bighorn sheep, grizzly bears, and countless alpine plants and pollinators. 🌿 Conservation starts at the top. Learn more about how HCTF supports high-elevation habitat stewardship across BC at hctf.ca #ConserveBC #MountainWildlife #HabitatStewardship #BCMountains #HCTF #ConservationMatters

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We’re lucky to live in a province filled with places like this where wetlands stretch wide, forests stand tall, and wildlife still has room to roam. 🌲🦌 But these landscapes aren’t just beautiful they’re essential. HCTF supports conservation projects that protect and restore habitats like this, ensuring that the beauty we see today still exists tomorrow for wildlife, and for all of us. Because BC’s wild spaces are worth more than admiration they’re worth protecting. 📷 Reece Fowler #ConservationMatters #BeautifulBC #HabitatConnectivity #HCTF #WildBC #WorthProtecting

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Feeling cooped up? Nature’s calling and BC has no shortage of wild spaces to explore. Whether you're walking a local trail, paddling through a wetland, or simply watching birds in your backyard, time outside is time well spent. Spending time in nature isn’t just good for our physical and mental health it also helps build a deeper connection to the land and the wildlife that depend on it. When we care about a place, we’re more likely to protect it. So lace up those hiking boots, grab a pair of binoculars, and make the most of BC’s natural beauty. And don’t forget to tag us—we’d love to see how you connect with nature. 📸 Project 7-538 #GetOutsideBC #NatureIsForEveryone #BCWildlife #HCTF #ConservationMatters #BeautifulBC

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☀️ Sssummertime is prime time for BC’s scaly critters! 🦎🐍 As temperatures rise, reptiles like garter snakes, rubber boas, and northern alligator lizards are more active—basking in the sun to regulate their body temperature and hunting for insects and small prey. These often-overlooked species play a big role in keeping ecosystems in balance. Through habitat conservation and community science, we’re helping protect the unique biodiversity of BC—including our scaly neighbours! Remember: If you spot a reptile this summer, observe from a distance, and never remove it from its natural habitat. 🐢 📷 1: Ray Maichin 📷 2: L. Matthias #HabitatConservation #BCWildlife #ReptilesOfBC #ConservationMatters #WildlifeWednesday #BiodiversityBC #OutdoorEducation

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The HCTF board and staff took a break from the office for a couple of days at our most recent board meeting! Between some amazing presentations and getting down to business discussing the year ahead, staff and board members were able to go out with some local angling guides to tour the waterways of Harrison! Getting out to learn about the projects we fund is an amazing and incredibly rewarding experience for staff and helps reinforce our passion for helping to make a difference. Thank you to our guides Kevin Estrada, Jay Gibson, Dean Werk, and Rick Stahl ( @sturgeonslayers, @fishingsturgeon ) for taking us out on the water, sharing your knowledge, and bringing us all home safe and sound! Learn more about HCTF funded projects near Harrison on our project map!

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☀️ Field days are the best days. ☀️ Whether it's tracking wildlife, restoring habitat, or collecting data deep in BC’s backcountry, there’s nothing better than seeing conservation in action. We’re proud to support dedicated proponents across the province who are working hard—rain or shine—to protect the species and spaces that make BC so special. Every project we fund brings us closer to a future where healthy ecosystems thrive for generations to come. 📷 Project 2-552 #ConservationInAction #FieldDays #WildlifeStewardship #HCTF #GetOutsideBC #BCWildlife #HabitatRestoration #BeautifulBC #ScienceInTheField #ConservationMatters

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HCTF recently approved over $560k in funding for 41 conservation stewardship projects throughout B.C. Stewardship projects are those covered under our stewardship umbrella of grants which are our Action, Capacity, and Community Grants! 🌲 Action Grants, which have a two-year term, support projects that directly involve people and communities to change behaviours and/or practices leading to positive and measurable conservation outcomes. 🌲 Capacity Grants also have a two-year term and provide funding to build and strengthen the capability and capacity of organizations to design and deliver conservation or restoration projects successfully. 🌲 Community Grants have up to five years to complete and involve as many volunteers as possible to implement on-the-ground conservation work, with a particular focus on hands-on, community-based, and public awareness initiatives. See the full list of stewardship projects on our website or check out whats happening in your backyard on our project map at: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1y390dNVL8fVsD427r3vvaszNO_jkrrk&ll=54.339463080373804%2C-124.28750695&z=5! 📷 Habitat Restoration in the Garnet Valley - photo by Okanagan Similkameen Stewardship #ConservationBC #HabitatRestoration #StewardshipProjects #ActionGrants #BCNature