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Events

We’re excited to announce an exhibition of magnificent photos spotlighting the beauty and destruction of old-growth forests in BC by Ancient Forest Alliance’s renowned photographer and conservationist, TJ Watt. The show runs from October 26-30th, 2022, at the Mahon Hall on Salt Spring Island. Join us as well for feature presentations by TJ Watt and conservationist Ken Wu on the night of Thursday, October 27th from 6:30-9:00 pm.

The archival prints, which are mounted on aluminum and signed by TJ, will be for sale as a fundraiser for the Endangered Ecosystems Alliance and the Nature-Based Solutions Foundation. Socialize over drinks and hor d’Oeuvres and help to protect endangered ecosystems across Canada, including old-growth forests in BC, at this critical time in history.

Event Details

Show dates: October 26-30th, 2022, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm *entry is free aside from Thursday’s presentation night*
Presentation night: October 27th, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm.
Location: Mahon Hall, Salt Spring Island, 114 Rainbow Road BC, V8K 2V5 Canada (map)
Tickets for presentation ($35 – available online or at the door): www.endangeredecosystemsalliance.org/events-tours/2022/10/27/ancient-forests-of-bc-tj-watt-photo-exhibition
Learn more: https://www.endangeredecosystemsalliance.org/about

Presentations by:

TJ stands in the forefront wearing a black hoodie. Behind him stands a number of old-growth cedars and other ancient trees.

TJ Watt, Photographer, Co-founder and Campaigner with the Ancient Forest Alliance, National Geographic and Royal Canadian Geographical Society Explorer

Ken Wu, Executive Director of the Endangered Ecosystems Alliance; Co-founder of Ancient Forest Alliance and Nature-Based Solutions Foundation

Funds raised will go directly to the ground-breaking work spearheaded by the Endangered Ecosystems Alliance and the Nature-Based Solutions Foundation.

Organized by local Salt Spring Island residents.

We hope to see you there!

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The Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) is a registered charitable organization working to protect BC’s endangered old-growth forests and to ensure a sustainable, value-added, second-growth forest industry.

AFA’s office is located on the territories of the Lekwungen Peoples, also known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.
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