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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Scholarship Highlight: Alicia Woods! Alicia is one of the 2025 Al Martin Scholarship Recipients Alicia is a PhD student working out of the University of Northern British Columbia. Her research is working to assess the responses of Stone’s sheep habitat treated with prescribed fire. To determine this, changes in forage quality, sheep diet, and stress hormones will be measured on burned and unburned sites before and after the habitat is burned. Alicia’s results will provide recommendations for the use of prescribed burning as a habitat management tool for Stone’s sheep and contribute to landscape management planning. Interested in applying for the AL Martin Scholarship? Applications are now open! Head to https://hctf.ca/scholarship-program/ to learn more and apply!

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Don't forget to work on those HCTF scholarship applications! Our Al Martin, Together for Wildlife, and Don McCubbing scholarships are still open for applications! The Al Martin scholarship supports graduate students attending a BC post-secondary institution with a focus on Fish or Wildlife Management and/or Conservation. The Together for Wildlife scholarship is for graduate students undertaking research that will support a positive impact on stewardship, management, policy, or decision-making of wildlife in BC. HCTF is proud to partner with the First Nations-B.C. Wildlife & Habitat Conservation Forum and the Province of BC's Together for Wildlife Initiative to make this scholarship available to support diverse perspectives and build a brighter future for BC's nature. Still completing your undergrad? The Don MCCubbing scholarship is for you! These are scholarships for 4th year undergrads currently enrolled in a BC university and pursuing an honours thesis or direct studies research project in their fourth year of a BSc. program at any BC post-secondary institution. Don't miss out on a great opportunity to further your studies! Apply at https://buff.ly/qpM6z99

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Spring in BC brings fresh colour to the landscape, from budding forests to flowing streams shaped by seasonal snowmelt. Every view is a reminder of why conservation matters, supporting healthy habitats for wildlife and future generations to enjoy. 📸 Project 4-610

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Calling all BC Undergrads! We're thrilled to announce that the Don McCubbing Scholarship is now open for applications! Learn more and apply https://buff.ly/7OwElOT Photo: Project 1-809 Thea Rodgers

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Ever wonder how HCTF turns funding into approved projects and real-world impacts? From restoring wetlands and protecting wildlife habitat, to funding cutting-edge research and supporting community-led stewardship projects every dollar is carefully invested where it can make an impact. Our role as a trusted fund manager means working closely with scientists, Indigenous partners, local organizations, and communities to ensure conservation efforts are effective, accountable, and lasting. Since 1981, HCTF has helped fund thousands of projects that protect species, strengthen ecosystems, and support sustainable outdoor recreation across BC. Together, these projects build a healthier, more resilient future for wildlife and people alike. Conservation works best when we work together. Learn more about how your support creates impact and how you can get involved — link in bio. #HCTF #ConservationInAction #BCConservation #ProtectWhatMatters #WildlifeConservation #ImpactThatMatters #ConservationFunding #NatureNeedsYou

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Few animals represent BC’s wild landscapes quite like the moose. Despite their size, moose are deeply connected to wetlands, relying on marshes, swamps, and shallow lakes for food, shelter, and relief from summer heat. Aquatic plants found in wetlands make up a major part of a moose’s diet, and these areas also provide important calving habitat and protection from predators. When wetlands are degraded or lost, moose populations feel the impact. Protecting wetlands means protecting the places moose need to survive and thrive. Through conservation funding and partnerships, HCTF helps support the habitats that sustain iconic species like the moose across British Columbia.

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Applications for the Together for Wildlife Scholarship are now OPEN! 🎓 If you're a Masters or PhD student passionate about making a real impact on BC's wildlife, this is for you. We're awarding up to 10 scholarships to support research that fosters stewardship, reconciliation, and community capacity. Partnering with the First Nations-B.C. Wildlife & Habitat Conservation Forum and the Province of BC's Together for Wildlife Initiative to support diverse perspectives and build a brighter future for BC's nature. Learn more & apply https://hctf.ca/scholarship-program/ !

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This World Water Day, we’re recognizing the critical role that healthy watersheds, wetlands, and aquatic habitats play in sustaining fish, wildlife, and communities across British Columbia. From restoring wetlands to improving fish passage and protecting critical habitats, HCTF-funded projects are making a real difference for the ecosystems that depend on clean, abundant water. Every project funded is a step toward a more resilient future for BC’s fish, wildlife, and people.