Stories

Our Biodiversity in Local Communities resolution was endorsed by the Union of BC Municipalities!
Our Move the Dial program is proof that when people are empowered with the skills to take action in their communities, they help shift the paradigm.

Sierra Club BC and Ecojustice in court to call for accountability on climate plans from the B.C. government
Sierra Club BC, represented by Ecojustice, is suing the B.C. government for failing to report on whether its climate plans will achieve several key emissions targets.

Two years into Old-Growth Strategic Review mandate, BC is failing to deliver change
Two years after release of the Old-Growth Strategic Review panel report, environmental groups give B.C. government failing grades on its progress to protect threatened old-growth forests.

Learn to Draw - Wolf
Grab a pencil and come and draw coastal wolves with artist Julius Csotonyi! This creative online art lesson is perfect for all ages!

WEBINAR: Old-growth 2022 - Facts and Fiction
Join us as we tackle government and industry spin to shed a light on the current state of old-growth forests in B.C.

NEW RESEARCH: Ancient Forest Gardens in Nuchatlaht ḥaḥuułiʔakʔi (Territory) Illuminate Hishuk’ish tsawalk (everything is one) nism̓a (land) and č̕aaʔak (water) Stewardship
New research has identified ancient orchards and forest gardens on Nootka Island, demonstrating active Indigenous cultivation on the land.

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit people (MMIWG2S) 2023
May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit people (MMIWG2S). Our hearts are with all the families who have not yet seen justice for their lost loved ones.

Provincial response shows the importance of the courts in ensuring climate accountability
Sierra Club BC offers the following statement following the B.C. government's response to SCBC's legal challenge over its climate plan.

Learn to Draw: Hummingbird
In this session, we'll be learning to draw the small but mighty hummingbird with scientific illustrator Dr. Julius Csotonyi! Grab a pencil and join the fun!

Enviro groups sue federal government for failing to protect at-risk migratory birds
The federal environment minister’s Protection Statement weakens the vital habitat protection provision under the Species at Risk Act.

New Report: British Columbia’s bear dens need urgent protection
Environmental groups, First Nations and tourism sector call for legal protection of bear dens across B.C. as old-growth den habitats continue to be destroyed.

Workshops: Re-storying our relations with the natural world
Join our 5-session arts-based workshop to re-imagine our connection with nature! Applications close at midnight on May 1.

New evidence shows logging and cutting permits in proposed old growth deferral areas
B.C. groups are releasing new evidence of ongoing logging and pending cut permits in proposed old growth deferral areas in the province.