Christmas Bird Count

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Thu, 8 Dec 2016

‘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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🐟🌿 From a Big Idea to Big Impact: The Story of HCTF Back in 1979, a group of passionate fish and wildlife enthusiasts from Cranbrook had an idea — what if there were a dedicated fund to protect B.C.’s fish, wildlife, and habitat? Their proposal for a conservation tax on resource exports evolved into something even more powerful: a voluntary surcharge on hunting, angling, trapping, and guide outfitting licences. By 1981, that idea became reality with the creation of the Habitat Conservation Fund — announced by Minister Stephen Rogers as “An Opportunity for Wildlife.” It was a groundbreaking way to ensure that those who enjoy B.C.’s wild places could directly contribute to conserving them. Today, that fund has grown into the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) — investing over $9 million each year into conservation projects across the province. From humble beginnings to lasting impact, we’re proud to continue supporting a future where B.C.’s fish, wildlife, and habitats are healthy and valued by all British Columbians. 💚 #ConservationInAction #BCWildlife #HabitatConservation #HCTF #BCWildPlaces #ConservationHistory #WildlifeFunding

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🧛‍♂️✨ “Say it… out loud.” Fog. Forest. Mystery. And not a single sparkly vampire in sight - just another gorgeous fall morning in B.C. 🍁 When the mist rolls in, ecosystems come alive in unexpected ways. Moist air helps trees retain water, supports mosses and fungi, and even gives some animals the cover they need to stay safe. Who needs Edward when you’ve got ecological balance? #TwilightVibes #FoggyBC #HabitatConservationTrust #FallInBC #NatureNotVampires

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$💚 Turning Environmental Penalties into Conservation Action 💚 Did you know that 37% of HCTF’s annual funding comes from restricted contributions and court awards? When environmental infractions occur in B.C., the courts can direct funds to HCTF through creative sentencing—turning penalties into positive outcomes for fish, wildlife, and habitat. Thanks to the B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) and their dedication to environmental prosecutions, HCTF allocated over $289,000 to 20 conservation projects in 2024–25, representing 29 separate infractions. We invest court-awarded funds back into the region where the offence occurred, prioritizing projects that directly address or benefit the impacted species or ecosystem. For example, if an infraction involves moose habitat, we aim to fund projects that restore or protect moose or their habitat in that region. Since 1981, HCTF has received over $6 million in court-awarded funds, supporting hundreds of projects that help keep B.C.’s wild spaces thriving. A huge thank you to the BCCOS and everyone working to ensure environmental accountability in B.C. 🌿 #ConservationInAction #BCWildlife #HabitatConservation #BCCOS #HCTF #ConservationFunding #BCEnvironment$