Protecting the Shoreline: A Shared Responsibility December 10, 2025 from 7:00–8:30pm Island shorelines hold immense ecological and cultural value. As climate change in the  Islands Trust Area results in more extreme storms and sea level rise, the nee

  You’re invited to our AGM! Please join us by Zoom on October 1st from 12:00 to 1:00 pm for our Annual General Meeting, featuring two fantastic guest speakers highlighting their recent work in the realm of nature-based shoreline solutions. Cli

Two new grants available Two Green Municipal Fund grants are now available that can support Green Shores and nature-based coastal resilience projects! Contact us at the Stewardship Centre if you’d like help applying for these grants for your pr

Catio giveaway, bird-safe windows, and more! Join the Stewardship Centre for BC to celebrate the 2025 Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration! Learn how you can support bird conservation through responsible cat ownership and bird-friendly practices. Check

New and Final Edition of the Shoreline Spotlight Newsletter Learn about Green Shores nature-based solutions protecting waterfront properties coast-to-coast. Shoreline Spotlight is a quarterly newsletter sharing news, resources, case studies, and lear

Newcomer Wellness Festivals – Connecting Communities with Nature on Vancouver Island Newcomer Wellness Fair in Nanaimo On February 5th, 2025, the Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society hosted its annual Newcomer Wellness Fair to introdu

Cats and Birds Project Council Presentations in the Lower Mainland In the Fall of 2024, the Stewardship Centre for BC appeared as a delegate to three Greater Vancouver councils to encourage the education of residents on the impacts of roaming cats an

Cultus Lake Park GSSD Project is nearly complete! Construction at the Green Shores Demonstration Project at Cultus Lake Park began in September 2024 and was completed in October 2024. Roughly 50 metres of shoreline was enhanced using a hybrid nature-

Greenspace for All hosted winter birding and craft activities in Saanich, BC On February 1, 2025, the Greenspace for All team organized the “Winter Bird Walk and Crafts” event at the Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary in Saanich. The birding tour

Thursday | Feb 13, 2025 | 12-1pm The Stewardship Centre for BC hosted a lunch and learn session for local government staff and decision-makers to learn about the importance and application of cat bylaws in British Columbia. The webinar highlighted mu

Green Shores Webinar “Engineering Considerations for Coastal Hybrid and Nature-Based Green Shores Projects” February 19, 2025 | 11am – 12 pm PT Webinar Recording On February 19, 2025, TransCoastal Adaptations: Centre for Nature-Base

The results of Vancouver Bird Count, led by Harold Eyster, were published in the Journal of Animal Ecology in November 2024. Between 1997 and 2020, Greater Vancouver bird abundance reduced by 26%.

Green Shores | Resources “Green Shores and the 5Rs for Nature-Based Coastal Adaptation” Our Maritimes partners at TransCoastal Adaptations: Centre for Nature-based Solutions produced a new resource on the Green Shores program and how it a

New Edition of the Shoreline Spotlight Newsletter Learn about Green Shores and how nature-based solutions are protecting waterfront properties coast-to-coast. Shoreline Spotlight is a quarterly newsletter sharing news, resources, case studies, and le

Green Shores Webinar “The Importance of Biological Expertise For Green Shores Shoreline Restoration Projects” This webinar highlighted the role biologists play in shoreline restoration projects. Four experts from the field shared their pe