The Stewardship Centre for BC is delighted to announce a new Green Shores Demonstration Project at Colquitz Park in partnership with the District of Saanich and with financial assistance from the Province of BC’s Community Emergency Preparednes
Native shoreline vegetation is hardy, requires little to no care once established, and enhances the beauty, stability, and resiliency of shorelines everywhere. It protects shorelines from erosion, enhances habitat, and increases biodiversity. Get sta
We know you support nature in the city, but do you also enjoy a bit of friendly competition and a good bargain? If so, this online auction is for you! The Victoria Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary (VHMBS) is hosting an online auction featuring a wide
Esquimalt Gorge Park Green Shores Demonstration Project – Autumn 2023 The Esquimalt Gorge Park Green Shores Demonstration Project has generated a lot of activity since it began in 2021, including community outreach and engagement events, techni
CVRD awarded grant from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund The Comox Valley Regional District, in partnership with the Stewardship Centre for BC and K’ómoks Guardian Watchmen, has been awarded a grant worth over $1.1 million from the Union of
SCBC is hiring a Green Shores Program Assistant About Stewardship Centre for BC Our mission is to strengthen ecological stewardship by providing educational, technical, and capacity-building programs and resources to organizations, governments, the p
Control Shoreline Erosion Without Hard Armouring. Erosion is the natural action of wind and water as it moves sand, soil, and rocks from one location to another. Vegetation offers a natural barrier to erosion as plants and trees hold onto sediments e
We are looking for a Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator for Cats and Birds project in Vancouver. Canada Summer Jobs hiring criteria applied.
On February 3, 2023, BC’s Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness announced that forty-nine First Nations and local governments throughout BC will receive provincial funding to help reduce risks from future disasters related to n
How Would a Green Shores® Certified Project Stand Up in a Hurricane? Hurricanes are natural forces that exacerbate natural processes like coastal erosion and flooding of shorelines. These same areas are exceptionally attractive spaces for human use a
Hurricanes are a threat to Atlantic shorelines and coastal infrastructure. Find out what hurricanes and their impacts are and what can help you protect properties from hurricanes.
Harold Eyster, who conducted Vancouver Bird Count in 2021, shares a research update and preliminary results from his study. Harold's bird counts show declines in some bird species in Vancouver and an increase in others when compared to 1990's counts.
Share with us a photo of your favourite shoreline and get a chance to win one of the four $25 gift cards to MEC! The Contest runs until December 12, 2022.