News and Events
Help Stop the Spread of Invasive Common Tansy
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. Unfortunately, it’s also highly invasive, forming dense patches that displace native plants and degrade local ecosystems. This plant […]
Volunteer Treasurer (Oversight Role)
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. Our financial operations are handled by a staff team that includes a bookkeeper, an accountant, […]
Honouring Sid Quinn (skénáw)
Sid Quinn (skénáw) Sid Quinn passed away on June 5, 2025. On June 28, at a crowded memorial at the shíshálh Nation Hall, indigenous and non-native citizens alike expressed deep love and respect for the astounding contributions to the shishálh community and environmental sustainability of the nation’s swiya by this remarkable man. Sid’s 43 years […]
Join Us for the SCCA’s 2025 Annual General Meeting
The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) invites you to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on: Thursday, September 11, 20256:00 – 8:00 PMSechelt Arts Centre – 5714 Medusa St, Sechelt, BC This is your opportunity to connect with fellow members, hear about our conservation work over the past year, and help guide the future of the […]
Ocean Festival Gratitude 💙
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 2025 Festival to life: Our talented film festival programmer, website designer, and graphic artist, Billie […]
Celebrating Ocean Connection: Highlights from the 2025 Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival
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 holders, local artists, youth leaders, conservationists, and ocean lovers of all ages. Together, we dove […]
Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival June 1-8, 2025. Save the Dates.
Dive In. Explore. Connect. Join us June 1–8, 2025, for a free, week-long celebration of our ocean and coastline. Hosted by the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association and RhizomeUp! Media, the 6th annual Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival is packed with films, talks, science, and celebration—all in honour of United Nations World Ocean Day. DIVE IN, […]
Speak Up on BCTS Logging Plans
Hundreds of hectares of Sunshine Coast forests – some above your drinking water – are about to be auctioned for logging. Speak out by Friday May 16, 2025!
Summary of Federal Candidates Meeting on the Environment & Climate Crisis
On April 9th, the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) and Seniors for Climate hosted a dynamic and engaging Federal Candidates Meeting, highlighting key environmental issues that will shape the 2025 federal election. The event brought together candidates from the Liberal, Green, New Democratic, and People’s Parties. The candidates presented their visions for environmental protection, sustainability, […]