If you walk down the trail to Hoak Pus (Sandy Beach) on Lheḵ’tínes (Keats Island), it feels like one of those places that has always been the way it is — forest sloping down to the ocean, driftwood scattered along … Read More “Hoak Pus-Sandy Beach: A Community Effort to Protect a Special Place”
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Every December, while many of us are turning inward for the season, hundreds of volunteers across the Sunshine Coast and around the world head outside with binoculars, notebooks, and a shared sense of purpose.
They’re taking part in the Christmas … Read More “Join the Christmas Bird Count this Saturday!”
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This November, the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) is teaming up with the Loon Foundation for the annual Sunshine Coast BioBlitz; a week-long celebration of biodiversity and citizen science. From forests to foreshore, this event invites the community to explore, … Read More “Under Our Feet and In Our Forests – BioBlitz 2025”
Under Our Feet and In Our Forests – BioBlitz 2025 Read More
Every year, millions of birds embark on incredible journeys across continents and oceans. These seasonal migrations connect us to ecosystems thousands of kilometres away, reminding us that protecting biodiversity is truly a global responsibility.
That’s … Read More “World Migratory Bird Day”
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Ever wondered what tiny fish hold up our entire marine food web? Forage fish — like sand lance and surf smelt — are the vital link between plankton and the salmon, seabirds, and whales we all love. Without them, the … Read More “Forage Fish Sampling – Sept 19 & 20”
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An aggressive invasive plant is making its way onto the Sunshine Coast—and August is the time to stop it.
Common tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) is easy to spot this time of year by its bright gold, button-like flowers. … Read More “Help Stop the Spread of Invasive Common Tansy”
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Volunteer Opportunity: Treasurer, Board of Directors, SCCA
The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) is seeking a volunteer Treasurer to join our Board of Directors in the fall of 2025.
This is a governance and oversight role, not a bookkeeping position.… Read More “Volunteer Treasurer (Oversight Role)”
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The 2025 Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival was a true community celebration — a week of ocean storytelling, learning, and connection made possible by an extraordinary collective effort.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the dozens of contributors who brought the … Read More “Ocean Festival Gratitude 💙”
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The 2025 Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival was an inspiring week of connection, learning, and action — and we’re still riding the wave of energy and gratitude our community created.
Over eight days, the Festival brought together marine scientists, Indigenous knowledge … Read More “Celebrating Ocean Connection: Highlights from the 2025 Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival”
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