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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A huge shout-out and heartfelt THANK YOU to all of HCTF's proponents! 🙌 Your passion and support for BC's fish, wildlife, and habitats are the foundation of our work. We are incredibly grateful for your ongoing commitment to conservation. Thank you for helping us make a difference! 📷Project 2-552 #HCTF #GratefulForYou #BCConservation #WildlifeMatters

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Soaking in the stunning views our proponents experience while doing fieldwork in beautiful British Columbia! 🌲 Seeing the incredible landscapes proponents are experiencing reminds us why we do what we do. Want to learn more about these projects or any others that HCTF has funded? Head to our website for a full list of HCTF funded projects! Huge thanks to our proponents for all the incredible work they do! 🙏 📷 Project 1-721 #HCTF #HabitatConservation #Fieldwork #BritishColumbia #Conservation #ExploreBC #ProtectOurEnvironment

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Ready to take your students' learning outside? 🌲 HCTF GO Grants are now OPEN! These amazing grants help K-12 classes in BC explore local fish, wildlife, and habitats through engaging outdoor experiences. Funding is available for transportation, materials, and program fees, making it easier than ever to connect students with nature. Apply by September 1st! Visit our website (https://hctf.ca/education/) to learn more and apply! #GetOutdoors #HCTFGOGrants #EnvironmentalEducation #BCWilderness #HandsOnLearning #ExploreBC #TeacherLife #FundingOpportunity

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Happy International Day For Biological Diversity from HCTF and HCTF Education! 🌎 Here in British Columbia, we are incredibly fortunate to live amidst a true global hotspot for biodiversity! From the depths of the Pacific Ocean to the peaks of the Rocky Mountains, BC is home to an astonishing array of species and ecosystems. We believe that understanding is the first step towards conservation. By investing in education and on-the-ground conservation efforts, we can ensure that BC's incredible biodiversity thrives for generations to come. What's your favourite part about BC's biodiversity? Share in the comments below! 👇 #BiodiversityDay #BCConservation #HCTFEducation #ProtectOurPlanet #WildlifeConservation #ExploreBC #EnvironmentalEducation #NatureLover #InternationalDayForBiologicalDiversity

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Happy World Bee Day! 🐝 While the honey bee often gets the spotlight, did you know that BC is home to over 450 species of native bees? These unsung heroes are absolutely crucial to the health of our local ecosystems and the pollination of our native plants. 📷 Valerie Huff

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📢 Last call for scholarships! 📢 Today's the deadline to apply for our Together for Wildlife and Don McCubbing scholarships. 🌱 Together for Wildlife: Supporting Master's & PhD research in BC wildlife stewardship, management, and policy. 🎣 Don McCubbing: $4,000 scholarships for BC undergrads (4th year BSc) pursuing honours thesis/direct studies in fish & wildlife conservation. Don't let this chance slip away! Apply NOW via the link in bio! ➡️ [Link in bio] #scholarships #beautifulbc #conservation #conservationbc #wildlife #research #students #opportunity #funding #gradschool #undergrad

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Reminder to all BC Undergrads! The redesigned Don McCubbing Scholarship is still open for Applications! Honoring the legacy of a brilliant fisheries biologist. Don's impact on aquatic ecosystems inspires us to support the next generation of researchers. ✨ This year, we're expanding the opportunity! If you're a 4th-year BSc student in BC, pursuing an honours thesis or direct studies research project, this is for you! Learn more and apply through the link in our bio.

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From important research and restoration work to supporting educators and helping to inspire future generations love of nature HCTF and HCTF Education are proud to support conservation efforts across BC! HCTF Education provides free resources for educators to get outdoors and get learning in nature! Giving kids the opportunity to learn about the environment is a great way to set them up to care about it in the future! To learn more head to https://www.hctfeducation.ca/