by a | May 28, 2023 | Events, In the news, News Releases, Newsletter, Peachland, Volunteers, Watershed Watch
Peachland Watershed Volunteers Clean Up! The 2023 version of the Peachland Watershed community cleanup, organized by the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance (PWPA), the Okanagan Forest Task Force (OFTF), took place on Saturday May 6, 2023. And again, volunteers...
by a | May 28, 2023 | In the news, Newsletter, Volunteers
by Judy Wyper, PWPA Director Valerie MacGillivray, one of our long time Board members, as well as a longstanding Board member of the 50 Plus Activity Centre, received a 15 Years of Service award during the Peachland Volunteer Awards Event in May. She exemplifies the...
by a | May 27, 2023 | In the news, Newsletter, Watershed Watch
This is a great example of why we need a new forestry framework that prioritizes ecological values over commercial ones. The Vancouver Sun reports: “Kerry Rouck, chief forester for Downie’s owner, Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd., said it has remained on pause since the...
by a | Mar 9, 2023 | Events, In the news, Newsletter
by a | Feb 6, 2023 | Events, In the news, News Releases, Newsletter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2023 Forest Conservationists host book launch and signing of Big Trees: Inland Temperate Forests of British Columbia, by Terry Nelson. BIG TREES book signing and reception Peachland, BC – “Lieutenant Dan”, “Grand Daddy Subby” and...
by a | Feb 6, 2023 | Events, In the news, News Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2023 Local Forest Conservation organization MOVES BEYOND CONVERSATION – A WITH DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION ON OLD-GROWTH FORESTS, INDIGENOUS RIGHTS AND ACTION ‘’BEFORE THEY FALL’’. 2. View the Trailer here:...