Webinar

How to write a letter to the B.C. government for old-growth forests

June 2026

Did you know one of the best ways to speak up for old growth protection is to hand write a letter to your MLA? MLAs receive hundreds of emails every day and often don’t have the chance to read them. A handwritten letter is much more effective. Someone in the office almost always reads it, and it shows how much you care about old growth in B.C.

This webinar will guide you in creating a powerful, personal letter that will move your MLA. You’ll learn:

How to share your story
How to get creative with your letter
The most important things to include
How to craft a strong, clear ask
What steps to take after your letter is sent

Explore resources from the webinar

Don’t forget to:

Mail your letter! You can find the address of your MLA here.
Email the MLA/Ministers office if you don’t get a response
Send a thank you email if you do get a response
Get your friend to write!

Meet the Speakers

Joelle Burnie

Joelle is a forests campaigner at Sierra Club BC. She is an experienced organizer and campaigner, with a focus on forestry reform and old growth protection.

Over her 8 years of working for environmental non-profits, Joelle strives to bring community together to unite, feel the impact of collective action, and most of all: feel joy admits the climate crisis. From organizing fun and energizing letter writing events, boogies for biodiversity, to building empowered teams of volunteers and leaders, Joelle inspires and motivates communities to take action. With a unique background in deep canvassing, Joelle brings compassionate curiosity, story-telling, and non-judgmental listening to her work to find common ground on issues that divide us.