Category Archives: News
Job Opportunity: Conservation and Policy Consultant
The BC Nature Conservation Coordinator is offering a paid position to promote the importance of conservation and protected areas in the Kamloops area. Questions can be directed to Kephra Beckett (conservation@bcnature.ca) Local conservation and policy consultant Temporary Part Time Contract … Continue reading →
November KNC Meeting – Grow Wild
The video presentation is shared here:
KNC’s October 2021 Meeting
A must watch presentation from KNC’s October meeting, where we heard from ecologist Don Gayton about how the widespread fire suppression of the modern era has contributed to the severity of wildfires we’re experiencing.
City Nature Challenge 2021
Join us for the 2021 City Nature Challenge! We want your observations of the nature near you! Help us document the incredible biodiversity of cities around the world 30 April – 3 May. Visit the official City Nature Challenge website … Continue reading →
Owls Are Perishing In Record Numbers Due To Rat Poisoning
Owl Watch BC is reporting that owls are perishing across the Province and the Nation due to secondary poisoning from highly toxic Second-Generation Anticoagulants (SGAR’s). Rat poison moves through the food chain after a rodent ingests it and is then … Continue reading →
Valuing All Voices: Adaptation Conference 2020
From the May 2020 newsletter, this contribution is from Olivia Corke. Olivia is a member of our Next Generation Naturalists program and she has a powerful message for youth who want get involved in environmental issues. In February, I had … Continue reading →
Kamloops Naturalist Club Signs On To Natural Infrastructure Letter
Forty two groups came together to encourage Prime Minister Trudeau and key federal ministers to invest in natural infrastructure as a part of Canada’s COVID-19 recovery plan. In an open letter submitted on Thursday May 21st, the groups provide detailed … Continue reading →