News and Events – Page 13 – Sunshine Coast Conservation Association

syíyaya Days Festival: June 21 – July 1, 2023

The shíshálh Nation, syíyaya Reconciliation Movement and the District of Sechelt are hosting the syíyaya Days festival from June 21-July 1st. The SCCA will be walking in the syíyaya Days Parade on Saturday, July 1. All members and supporters are invited to walk with us in the parade. Please wear your orange shirt!

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World Oceans Day Festival is Online

Love Our Oceans, News and Events

Our 2023 Sunshine Coast World Oceans Day Festival celebrated the incredible work being done to enhance and protect marine biodiversity. On the Festival website, you can listen to recordings of all the Nemo talks and view our curated collection of marine focused Feature Films and short videos. We've also compiled a list of ways you can stay connected and Take Action on marine conservation.

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June 8, 2023: uncharted waters

Love Our Oceans, News and Events

Join us on World Oceans Day for a celebration of the conservation and restoration work in Howe Sound

In the film screening uncharted waters, and with a guest from the Marine Stewardship Initiative we will explore the Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound

June 4, 2023: Free Film Screening of “The Soul of the Fraser”

Love Our Oceans, News and Events

Have you ever wondered what the Vancouver Lower Mainland was like before Settlers arrived and founded the city of Vancouver? In "The Soul of the Fraser", local filmmakers Brendan Chu and Chris Jenkins take us on a journey to explore the Fraser Estuary, the original river delta beneath the urban sprawl of Vancouver.

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Free World Oceans Day Festival: Films, Talks, Demonstrations

News and Events

While the task of protecting our oceans is huge, experts and laypersons alike bring incredible passion and commitment for the task. That passion and commitment is what the SCCA celebrates with this year's World Oceans Day Festival. Join us for week of free events, where we'll showcase the work of individuals and organizations who are making a difference. And you'll learn about opportunities where you can get involved in a hands-on way.

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Join the Summer 2023 BC Bat Count!

News and Events

Spring is here, and with warmer nighttime temperatures our BC bats are now returning to summer roost sites.

One of our more familiar species in buildings and bat boxes is the Little Brown Myotis. Like all BC bats, the Little … Read More “Join the Summer 2023 BC Bat Count!”

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SCCA Annual General Meeting

Member Group News, News and Events

SCCA Members:

We are looking forward to seeing you at our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 18th at 7 pm by Zoom.

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UPCOMING: June 4-10 World Oceans Day Festival

Love Our Oceans, News and Events

Please join our upcoming Sunshine Coast World Oceans Day Festival!

In celebration of the United Nations World Oceans Day, the SCCA will be hosting our annual World Oceans Day Festival, in collaboration with Rhizome UP! Media and the Green Film … Read More “UPCOMING: June 4-10 World Oceans Day Festival”

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Sunshine Coast Timber Supply Review – Old Paradigm. No Shift.

Chapman Creek Watershed, Community Forest, Forestry Land Use, News and Events

BC’s Chief Forester will soon decide an Annual Allowable Cut (AAC) for the Sunshine Coast Natural Resource District (SCNRD). The AAC determines how much logging can occur in the Timber Harvest Land Base (THLB) on the Sunshine Coast over the … Read More “Sunshine Coast Timber Supply Review – Old Paradigm. No Shift.”

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Geoff Dembicki on the Petroleum Papers

Climate Action, News and Events, Sue Big Oil

Time: March 1st, 2023 12:00 to 2:30 PM in Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Sue Big Oil and Sunshine Coast Sue Big Oil are proud to present award-winning journalist Geoff Dembicki speaking about his book the Petroleum Papers.

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