Rain or Shine, FVC Youth Stewards in Action

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FVC Youth Stewards update: Rick Hansen Science 10 Honours Students and Scouts Service Project June was a busy month for the Fraser Valley Conservancy’s Youth Stewards Program, as we wrapped up yet another school year and celebrated the start of … [Read more...]

Save the Toads Week a Huge Success!

Frogs at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve

FVC Youth Stewards Celebrate Save the Toads Week!   This year FVC celebrated "Save the Frogs Day" by holding a "Save the Toads Week" at Ecole Clearbrook Elementary School in Abbotsford. The week focused on creating awareness about … [Read more...]

Earth Day Partnerships Blooming

Natashia Cox, FVC project coordinator plants some shrubs

One of Fraser Valley Conservancy’s (FVC) mandates is to promote the acquisition and preservation of areas with ecological and historic values in the Fraser Valley. A newly acquired land-in-trust offered a perfect opportunity to celebrate Earth Day … [Read more...]

Celebrate World Wetlands Day by Helping BC’s Wetlands!

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Don’t shower today!  Donate those precious 5 minutes to save BC’s wetlands and make a meaningful contribution to World Wetlands Day!   The Wetlands Education Program of the BC Wildlife Federation is shortlisted to receive a $50,000 … [Read more...]

“Green Food”

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We all know how to green our homes by switching to CFL lights, pulling on a sweater and turning down the thermostat and switching to a low flow shower head. But what about the food we eat? Here are some tips on how to go "green" when shopping at … [Read more...]

Chilliwack Museum opens exhibit about the Fraser River

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On a cool fall day last October Bev Ramey from the Nature Trust of BC led a group of people to Ecological Reserve #76. Sometimes called Wellington Bar, it’s in the middle of the Fraser River in what is called the Heart of the Fraser and lies just … [Read more...]

The Eagles Return to the Valley

Meet Sonsie, an orphaned bald eagle rescued by the Orphaned Rehabilitation Society for Birds of Prey

The popular Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival took place this November in one of the most biologically diverse and important areas in British Columbia. Deep in the heart of “Sasquatch Country” you will find North America’s third largest … [Read more...]

FVC’s Christmas Wish List

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  Give the Gift of Nature this Christmas Every contribution has an impact and allows our efforts to continue in respect with gaining lands, keeping current protected ecosystems healthy for future generations and protecting the Fraser … [Read more...]

Spirit of Philanthropy

The Abbotsford Community Foundation celebrated their 30th anniversary by inviting those  near and dear to the organization to come and reminisce about past activities and achievements. The Abbotsford Community Foundation works with donors to help … [Read more...]

Making Connections in Conservation

Cutting the Ribbion - Joe Feriancek, Lisa Fox, David Lamson, Arieol Alderking

  On October 20th 2011, Fraser Valley Conservancy (FVC) hosted its first annual Fraser Valley Conservation Connection in Abbotsford and Chilliwack.  Along with allowing its attendees to make connections with like minded individuals, they … [Read more...]