Entries by TJ Watt

Earth Week Event 2023

Thanks to all 200 of you who attended our Earth Week event in late April at St. Mary’s Church in Metchosin. Together, we raised almost $2000 through donations and sales, all of which will go toward protecting the remaining endangered ancient forests of BC!

Devil’s Club

Devil’s club is one of the most dreaded banes of the coastal bushwhacker. Towering to over 16 feet (5 metres) high, this plant sports huge, maple-esque leaves and wicked spines coated in irritating oils.

Happy Earth Day from the AFA!

Happy Earth Day from AFA! ? Here’s what the Earth Day 2023 theme, “Invest in Our Planet”, means to us.

Deer Ferns

Deer fern is abundant in the coastal rainforest. Read on to learn more about these special rainforest dwellers.

Western Skunk Cabbage

A sure sign of spring on the west coast is the emergence of the spectacular western skunk cabbage.

Earth Month Contest: Prints for Forest Protection!

To honour Earth Month, we’re hosting a PRINT GIVEAWAY to help protect endangered ancient forests in BC! All you need to do to enter is Send a Message to the BC government using our recently UPDATED take-action tool!

Thank You to Our Amazing Business Supporters!

We would like to thank WildPlay Element Parks, Patagonia Victoria, Flow Motion Aerials, and West Coast Trail Bus Express for generously supporting the old-growth campaign!