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Dec 8 2025

Thank You to Our Silent Auction business Donors!

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We’re incredibly grateful to the businesses that recognize the importance of keeping old-growth forests in B.C. standing — for biodiversity, climate stability, First Nations cultures, and the well-being of all communities.

Thank you to the local businesses below for generously donating items and experiences to our first-ever online Silent Auction!

Activities & Experiences:

  • Mist Thermal Spa
  • Butchart Gardens
  • Bass Coast Music Festival
  • Royal & McPherson Theatre Society
  • Prince of Whales

Movement & Fitness:

  • B Fit Personal Training
  • The Hive Boulder Gym
  • F45 Victoria
  • Crag X Climbing Gym

Art & Photography:

  • Christina Clarke
  • Nina Kroeker
  • Mandy Leinbach
  • Danielle Adams
  • TJ Watt
  • Jeremy Koreski

Gifts & Goods:

  • FOLKLIFE Magazine
  • Seaflora Skincare
  • Seek & Surf

Thanks to these generous donors — and to everyone who placed bids — our auction was a tremendous success, raising $4,071 for the old-growth campaign. Your support helps the Ancient Forest Alliance start 2026 with momentum and continue protecting the irreplaceable old-growth forests in BC.

If you own or work at a business and would like to support future silent auctions, we’d love to hear from you at info@ancientforestalliance.org.

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