Stories

Sierra Club BC’s winter break podcast list
As we wrap up a very unusual year, we're looking back at our favourite podcasts from 2020 (and a couple from previous years that we still enjoy).

Celebrate Winter Solstice ~ a gift through Sierra Club BC
Come and join us this winter solstice! Learn more about this special time and explore some ways you and your friends and family can join the fun!

Government report reveals B.C. off track to meet 2030 climate targets
The report reveals that the gap to B.C.’s legislated 2030 target has increased significantly, and that oil and gas sectors now emit more climate pollution than all other industries in the province combined.

10 Reasons To Save Old-Growth Forests
As we experience the climate emergency, find out why it's so important to protect old-growth forests today!

Organizations and concerned individuals stand in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en women urging Dr. Bonnie Henry to shut down industrial camps amid COVID-19 outbreaks
Letter addressed to Dr. Bonnie Henry urges B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer to prioritize the health of Wet’suwet’en peoples and respect their ask to shut down work camps due to increasing COVID-19 concerns.

B.C. government breaks promise on key climate deadline
The province of British Columbia has missed its own deadline to complete the CleanBC plan, another in a long string of broken promises on climate action.

Our newest Facilitator of Learning reflects on their journey to this new role
We are thrilled that Ascher Goodman will be offering new and improved versions of our Climate and Place program in the Lower Mainland!

Learn to Draw B.C. Wildlife: Orca
In this session, we'll be learning to draw the iconic orca with scientific illustrator Dr. Julius Csotonyi! Grab a pencil and join the fun!

Kwakwaka’wakw hereditary chiefs & Sierra Club BC stand in solidarity with Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nations
Sierra Club BC & Kwakwaka’wakw hereditary chiefs are standing in solidarity with Mike Maquinna, the Council of Chiefs of Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation and with affected communities of Tsaxana and Gold River.

The Good, the Bad and the Unknown of BC’s 2020 Old-Growth Announcement
Jens Wieting takes a closer look at the old-growth panel recommendations, the provincial response, and what more is needed.

Learn to Draw B.C. Wildlife: Bocaccio Rockfish
Learn how to draw Bocaccio rockfish with scientific illustrator Dr. Julius Csotonyi! Come get creative with us, fun for all ages!

Congrats to our 2020 Sierra Club BC Award Winners!
Get to know our five 2020 Sierra Club BC award recipients! We are so grateful for all of their hard work standing up for the land and water.

Sierra Club BC response to BC Forestry Alliance statement
Sierra Club BC and a hereditary leader from the Kwagu'ł nation react to the independent old-growth panel report and initial steps being taken by the B.C. government to protect some of province’s last remaining old-growth forest and a number of big trees.