Stillwater Bluffs
May 4 2012

Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island Forests under Threat by Island Timberlands! *NEW Photo Galleries*

Local activists in nearby communities are doing everything they can to hold off the company from logging nearby endangered forests until the lands can be purchased for protection. They need your help! The Ancient Forest Alliance has recently been touring and photographing these endangered areas to help bolster their campaigns. See the beautiful photo galleries below, learn what makes each area special, and find out who to link up with to help protect them!

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Large scale clearcutting of second-growth forests near Shirley in 2011.
May 3 2012

Forum on Juan de Fuca Lands – Thursday, May 3rd

Come to the forum on the fate of the forest lands within the Juan de Fuca region and Capital Regional District, "Our Forests, Our Future". The AFA's Ken Wu speaks about the need for a provincial park acquisition fund (similar to those of many regional districts) to buy private lands for protection on a much larger scale. May 3: 7-9 pm, Ambriosia Center, 638 Fisgard St., Victoria - with David Anderson, Ben Parfit, and Ken Wu https://www.sierraclub.bc.ca/events/our-forests-our-future-victoria

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Apr 30 2012

Yogis in support of the Ancient Forest Alliance!

Karma Classes are Hatha Yoga and great for beginners. Held Sunday evenings from 5:15 – 6:30 pm, and are by donation. Dates for May are the 6th, 13th, and 27th Location:  Reflections Building, 127-2745 Veterans Memorial Parkway, in Langford  

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Apr 17 2012

Celebrating Earth Day By the Sea and Supporting the Ancient Forest Alliance

SeaFlora, Wild Organic Seaweed Skincare, enters their 10th season of Wild Seaweed Tours starting this Sunday April 22nd from 9am to 11am at the Whiffin Spit Parking Lot with all proceeds donated to support the Ancient Forest Alliance.

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Apr 17 2012

Creatively United for the Planet Supports the Ancient Forest Alliance

Happening this weekend to celebrate Earth Week! When:  April 20-22, 2012 Where: 600 Richmond Ave at Richardson (St Matthias)   The festival will raise needed funds for progressive environmental-based charities, including the Ancient Forest Alliance, while heightening awareness and initiating action for positive change in an entertaining and engaging way.

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Apr 12 2012

Benefit Concert and Presentation for the Elphinstone Logging Focus

When:  Saturday, April 14 Where:  Roberts Creek Community Hall, Sunshine Coast Time:  7:30 to 10:00 pm Come join us for a fun evening of music, vibrant nature images, silent auction, and an opportunity to build community while supporting efforts by Elphinstone Logging Focus to raise awareness and protect local Sunshine Coast at risk forests.

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San Juan Spruce tree and the Red Creek Fir - some of the Canada's largest trees found right nearby!
Apr 10 2012

TONIGHT! Natural History Presentation: Ancient Forests of BC – Ecology and Politics

The Victoria Natural History Society invites you to join the Ancient Forest Alliance¹s Ken Wu and TJ Watt tonight for a spectacular slideshow and talk on the ecology, wildlife, and politics of old-growth forests including Avatar Grove, Walbran Valley, Clayoquot Sound, McLaughlin Ridge, and the newly found Mossy Maple Rainforest (aka "Fangorn Forest"). Tonight, Tues. April 10th at 7:30 p.m. Room 159 of the Fraser building, UVIC

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This Easter egg is loaded with over $220 worth of gift certificates courtesy of local restaurants and cafes!
Mar 28 2012

Easter Egg Gift Basket Raffle for the AFA!

Now until Easter, enter to win a gift basket containing a giant dark chocolate Easter egg, and loaded with gift certificates courtesy of local restaurants and cafes. The estimated value of this gift basket is over $220! Come on down to the Italian Bakery at 3197 Quadra st. in Victoria!

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Mar 22 2012

Big Bass not Big Stumps! Featuring the musical stylings of: Grandpa Phunk, Nagdeo, 5am, and Commoddity

When:  Saturday, March 24th Time:  7 pm Where:  Felicita's Pub at UVic Come get your groove on, bring your friends, and join us for a night of SUB-atomic glitch hop, dubstep, and other bass heavy sounds with some of Vancouver and Victoria's hottest DJs!

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Mar 13 2012

An Afternoon of BC’s Ancient Forests at UBC Slideshow Event

The UBC Ancient Forest Committee (AFC) is hosting an afternoon slideshow event in conjunction with Student Environment Centre's Responsible Consumption Week. When:  Thursday March 15th Where:  SUB Room 207/209 Time:  2:30 to 5 pm

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