Entries by TJ Watt

Park acquisition fund wanted

Different conservationist groups, at the Sooke Potholes on March 1, called on the B.C. government to form a land acquisition fund that would be dedicated to protecting park land.

Artists unite to protect the planet

The movement will take the shape of a new festival, appropriately held April 20 to 22 during Earth Week. Creatively United for the Planet, a three-day, all-ages event, will mix entertainment with opportunities to support green charities, including Ancient Forest Alliance.
 

Environmentalists Call for a BC Park Acquisition Fund and for Island Timberlands to Back Off until Contentious Lands can be Purchased for Protection

Conservationists are standing in solidarity today calling on coastal logging giant Island Timberlands to back off from their plans to log forests with high recreational and environmental values, including old-growth forests and sensitive ecosystems, while calling on the BC government to help purchase the company’s contentious private lands.

TWO YEAR Anniversary of the Ancient Forest Alliance – Mon., Feb 27th!

Mon., Feb.27: 100 MILE DINNER and CELEBRATION! (Victoria)
Norway House, 1110 Hillside Avenue (by Graham St.), Victoria
6:00-7:30 pm 100 Mile Dinner!  ***SOLD OUT***
Course details TBA. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
Music by renowned Victoria musician Mike Edel!
7:30—9:30 pm Celebration  ***TICKETS LEFT***


To celebrate the organization’s phenomenal growth and success, Social Coast (www.SocialCoast.org) is organizing a 100 Mile Dinner for the AFA with locally-produced, delicious gourmet foods! Yummy! Afterwards, there will be a celebration with music, drinks, speakers, a silent auction, and hob-nobbing with fellow tree-huggers!