Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Walk and Draw at the Brunette River in Burnaby with scientific illustrator Dr. Julius Csotonyi. Learn about the salmon run while you draw! 📅 Oct 17, 2 to 4 p.m. 🎟️ Free, supplies provided Register: buff.ly/kI3wbBp 000
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026This morning Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the West Coast Oil Pipeline has been designated as a project of national interest. Decisions we make today about oil and gas will shape how dangerous the future becomes. Break the silence, sign our pledge! buff.ly/1u7rdqW 2108
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026In a Sept. 18 letter obtained by The Tyee, the director of Washington's Department of Ecology said the West Coast Oil Pipeline project would double the volume of crude oil exported and a spill from one could be up to eight times larger than the Exxon Valdez. Read more: buff.ly/XKm66gi 023
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026🌿 We’re hiring! We're looking for an Associate Director & Campaigns Director! If you’re passionate about climate change mitigation and ecosystem protection and have leadership experience in the non-profit sector, we’d love to hear from you. Apply and learn more: buff.ly/12c2Gji 021
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026LNG Canada is moving forward with its Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, B.C. This project doubles exports from this facility to 28 million tonnes annually, meaning more fracking in northern B.C., where people are already suffering from toxic gas exposures that cause multiple, lifelong health issues. 023
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Greg Herringer takes us into a cutblock that used to hold old-growth cedar trees. After it was logged, the slash was piled up specifically to lower fire fuel on the ground, and new trees were planted. A year and a half later, a human-caused fire went through anyway. buff.ly/D62yA71 022
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026B.C.'s budget contained an error that could cost the province up to $2.5 billion in gas royalties over five years. The government admits to $1.5 billion, but that's less than half of what independent economists found. buff.ly/eYPs4xP 033
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026This isn't the Canada we grew up with. Wildfires, floods, and record heat are the new normal, while billions in tax dollars fight symptoms, not causes. Ottawa's proposing a $40B pipeline that mostly benefits foreign-owned oil companies, while Canadians foot the bill. buff.ly/q9NYvA9 013
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Alberta wants to build a new pipeline to the B.C. coast. Before we sign off on billions in public spending, it's worth asking: will there even be buyers? Until September 18, the federal government wants to hear what Canadians think. Tell them to invest in clean energy. buff.ly/q9NYvA9 186
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 12/09/2026FREE environmental education workshops for K-12 students! We tailor sessions to your community, covering local plants, animals & Indigenous knowledge. In CRD, Greater Vancouver, Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley. Learn more: buff.ly/Utok17b 025
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026A recent Tyee piece looks at what happened to Skalula, Canada's last known wild spotted owl, who disappeared in 2023 after old-growth logging wiped out her habitat. Read more: buff.ly/KZrq7k2thetyee.caBC Has an Extinction Problem. Scientists Say There’s a Fix | The TyeeEnacting an endangered species law is key, wildlife advocates say. 056
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Learn to draw Coho Salmon with us in this free online art lesson on September 24 at 10 AM (PT) Discover the incredible journey Coho Salmon take from freshwater streams to the open ocean and back again. These lessons are perfect for all ages and skill levels. Register now: buff.ly/MHH05vx 010
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026How to meet with your MLA about Old Growth! Decision-makers say they're not hearing enough from constituents about old-growth forests and forestry reform. Let's change that! Join us for a free workshop on Sept 17, 6 p.m. PT, to learn how to prepare for that meeting. buff.ly/ARtkOGC 021
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026B.C. just announced its "Working Forest Landscape Model"— what exactly does it mean for old growth? Read our full statement: sierraclub.bc.ca/stories-even... 032
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026B.C.'s wolf cull keeps expanding while old-growth logging continues unchecked. A recent Tyee investigation highlights why protecting critical habitat needs to be part of any long-term caribou recovery plan. Read more: buff.ly/7ja8WC8thetyee.caBC Just Spent $74,900 to Kill a Single Wolf in the Kootenays | The TyeeThe program exists to save at-risk caribou, but critics want Ottawa to move to preserve herds’ old-growth habitat. 145
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Six Grade 8 students are pushing B.C. to make climate education mandatory from grades 3-12, at least 8 hours a year. Right now, it's not required until grades 11-12. Help them build momentum by signing their online petition: buff.ly/73DXXwTchange.orgSign the PetitionPetition by kids, asking for climate change to be a bigger part of the BC education 021
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Our World Cup old growth campaign is a wrap! It reached 1.6M views, plus earning coverage from Global News and the Vancouver Sun. Thousands signed our petition. Thanks to all who donated, shared, and showed up! You can still take action at sierraclub.bc.ca/action_centr... 112
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Leaked emails show B.C. is considering zoning forests into commercial, multiple-use, or conservation categories. The proposal was developed without consulting First Nations and may create a new barrier to protecting old growth and the watersheds we depend on. Read more: buff.ly/57hhnWkthetyee.caBC Is Quietly Planning to Split Forest Lands into Three Use Zones | The TyeeThe policy shift, revealed in a government email obtained by The Tyee, takes First Nations by surprise. 132
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026A recent AP feature follows protesters sleeping on roads to protect some of the last old growth on Vancouver Island. SCBC policy and science advisor, Jens Wieting, provided research and data for this article. Read it here - buff.ly/SajH2XIapnews.comBritish Columbia is logging its last old growth. Protesters are sleeping in the road to stop itActivists on Vancouver Island are once again trying to stop the logging of old growth forests, some of the rarest and most carbon rich ecosystems on Earth. 044
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026High elevation logging for B.C.'s forests? A new article in the Tyee show B.C.'s most remote forests in high elevations aren't safe from the push for more logging, and the species that depend on them are running out of places to go. Read it here: thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...thetyee.caLogging Companies Are Pushing into High-Elevation Forests | The TyeeAs BC seeks to increase harvest rates, more trees are falling in areas once considered too remote to log. 023
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Troubling news for B.C.'s coast: the West Coast Oil Pipeline could be dangerously fast-tracked as a "national interest," risking endangered Southern Resident orcas & coastal ecosystems. Read it here: www.cbc.ca/news/politic... 121
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Speak up for Old Growth! This summer, B.C. is engaging communities to develop Forest Landscape Plans that will decide what gets logged, protected, and stewarded. Join our free workshop Aug 13, 12pm PT to build confidence speaking up for old growth. sierraclub.bc.ca/our-work/re-... 003
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Will you do something small to save something big? Sharing on behalf of our friends at CPAWS-BC! B.C. is deciding whether to protect Dene K'éh Kusān: 3 million hectares of critical habitat for grizzly bears and caribou. Take 10 minutes before Aug 4: biggestwildest.ca/survey/%22 010
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Calling all passionate educators and nature lovers! We are hiring a Facilitator of Learning (Environmental Educator) based in Capital Regional District. This is a part-time position beginning in September. Apply now: sierraclub.bc.ca/about/join-o... 011
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Welcome news for nature in B.C. The B.C. government has proposed 3 new Indigenous-led conservation areas: Qat'muk, the Skagit Doughnut Hole, and Raush Valley, protecting habitat for grizzly bears and mountain caribou.thetyee.caBC Announces Plans for Three New Indigenous-Led Conservation Areas | The TyeeSmall patches of wilderness are ‘lifeboats for wildlife,’ says one advocate. ‘But you also need the arks.’ 097
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Join Sierra Club BC and Scientific illustrator Dr. Julius Csotonyi for a Walk and Draw session at the Camosun Bog in Vancouver. Learn about wetland ecosystems while sketching the species & landscape around you. 📅 Sat, Aug 15, 2–4pm 📍 Camosun Bog Free, in-person Register here: buff.ly/p0pZxob 100
Reposted by Sierra Club BCPoint Blank @pointblankca.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Catch one of @sierraclubbc.bsky.social World Cup ads? We were thrilled to help bring their old-growth logging campaign to life. The message? 100 soccer fields of B.C. old-growth are still clear-cut every day. It's time for the BC government to keep their promise. Take action: ProtectOldGrowth.ca 011
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026The Tla-o-qui-aht said no to mining in their Clayoquot Sound Tribal Park. B.C. issued Imperial Metals a gold exploration permit anyway, threatening intact rainforest, salmon, and a tourism economy built on healthy ecosystems. Ask your MLA to rescind it: buff.ly/XoUsPjX. 096
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Good news, the North Coast Tanker Ban is safe! The decision to keep the North Coast free of oil tanker ports is a big victory. This win belongs to the thousands of people, Indigenous Nations, coastal communities, and orgs who spoke up & refused to stop fighting for the place they love. 130
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Despite public outcry, the dredging of Burrard Inlet will go ahead to make more room for oil tankers. In this Global News interview, our campaigner Jens Wieting shares why this announcement is bad news for the environment & communities in the Vancouver area & beyond. globalnews.ca/video/119393...globalnews.caBurrard Inlet dredging approved | Watch News Videos OnlineWatch Burrard Inlet dredging approved Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca 013
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026On Sunday, we joined in community to remember the 619 people who died during the heat dome. This loss of life is preventable. We're calling on all levels of government to invest in clean energy, not expand fossil fuels that are driving this extreme weather. www.cbc.ca/player/play/...cbc.caDozens gather in Vancouver to remember those who died during 2021 heat domeFive years after B.C.’s deadly heat dome killed more than 600 people, dozens gathered at Vancouver City Hall Sunday to remember those lost. As the CBC's Shaurya Kshatri reports, health authorities are... 0126
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026⚽ With international attention on B.C. for the World Cup, through our ad campaign we're shedding light on the truth: unsustainable logging practices and lack of protection have put old-growth forests on the brink. Will you help save what's left? Make your voice heard at ProtectOldGrowth.ca 034
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Our forest ad campaign for the World Cup is making headlines! We're calling on B.C. to protect the last old-growth forests and transition to sustainable second-growth forestry 🌲 Check out this coverage by the Vancouver Sun: vancouversun.com/news/bc-envi...vancouversun.comB.C. environmental group's ad campaign during World Cup puts spotlight on old-growth loggingThe Sierra Club B.C. ads say an average of 100 soccer fields of old-growth forest are still clear-cut every day in B.C. 143
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026You're invited to our letter-writing party for old growth on June 25 🌲 Grab a friend and join this online community event where we'll guide you in creating a powerful, personal letter that will move your MLA. Register today: sierraclub.bc.ca/our-work/re-... 000
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Our freshly launched World Cup old-growth campaign got featured by Global News! We've covered Vancouver in forest transit ads, projections and LED trucks to bring the call for old-growth protection to an international audience. Watch the story here: globalnews.ca/video/119030...globalnews.caSierra Club BC launches World Cup ad campaign | Watch News Videos OnlineWatch Sierra Club BC launches World Cup ad campaign Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca 253
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026⚽ As the World Cup kicks off in Vancouver today, people are visiting from all over the world to experience our ancient forests. Fans should know the truth: B.C. still clear-cuts the equivalent of 100 soccer fields of old-growth forests every day. 🌲 ProtectOldGrowth.ca 01612
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 23/05/2026Join Sierra Club BC on June 8 at 6:00 PM for a conversation with Suzanne Simard about her new book ‘When the Forest Breathes’ and what nature can teach us about adaptability, resilience, and community. Sign up the free webinar here: sierraclub.bc.ca/our-work/re-... 094
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Calling all detail-driven relationship builders who love clean data as much as healthy ecosystems! Join our team as a Donor Services Assistant to help steward supporter relationships, manage donor data with care & keep our fundraising operations running smoothly. sierraclub.bc.ca/about/join-o... 010
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 15/05/2026“Canada cannot claim to be defending its sovereignty while weakening its own laws to benefit a foreign-owned oil industry.” Read our full reaction to today’s carbon pricing agreement announcement between Ottawa and Alberta. sierraclub.bc.ca/stories-even... 02114
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Learn to draw humpback whales with us in this free art lesson! Not only will you be making art, but we'll also chat about the amazing lives of these whales and their ocean home. Sign up now 🎨⬇️ 110
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 25/04/2026Ottawa may eye a southern pipeline route, but changing the route doesn’t change the risk. As SCBC’s David Farrell notes, no proponents are stepping up because it’s not economically viable. We need climate action, not more fossil fuel expansion. Read more: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... 040
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 25/04/2026Calling all storytellers and nature lovers! Passionate about the environment and digital content? Join us as a Marketing & Engagement Coordinator and help boost conservation efforts across BC. Apply now: sierraclub.bc.ca/about/join-o... 141
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 24/04/2026We’re proud to support the premiere of təm kʷaθ nan Namesake at DOXA next weekend. Namesake is a powerful film that follows the Tla’amin Nation and the city Powell River as they navigate a complex conversation about the city’s name, history, and belonging. doxa2026.eventive.org/films/69c44e... 051
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Looking for more ways to get involved? Join our volunteer list to stay in the loop about upcoming opportunities, lend a hand, and connect with fellow SCBC supporters. We have several exciting events planned this year – and we’d love your help! Sign up here: sierraclub.bc.ca/get-involved... 010
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Limiting First Nations’ court access undermines justice, reconciliation, and environmental protection. Indigenous leadership is vital to safeguarding lands and waters. With DRIPA’s amendments paused, we urge the government to uphold meaningful implementation. Read more: www.wcel.org/DeclarationAct 052
Reposted by Sierra Club BCnwclimateactionhub.bsky.social @nwclimateactionhub.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Save the date for SHIS! Curious about climate solutions, climate-resiliency and how to promote biodiversity in urban areas? Tour New West homes & learn in a fun community setting. Something for everyone! www.eventbrite.com/e/new-west-s...eventbrite.comNew West Sustainable Home Info SessionsBegin your journey to a smarter, more climate-resilient home on Saturday, May 2, 2026! 083
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 04/04/2026We’re excited to celebrate Suzanne Simard’s new book, “When the Forest Breathes”. In a new interview, she shares that forests are connected communities, not commodities. As old growth faces ongoing threats in B.C. her work calls for respect, reciprocity, and Indigenous leadership. bit.ly/4c2NABk 031
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Earth Month is a time to celebrate the planet—and stand up for it. Only a fraction of old-growth forests in B.C. remains, and much is still at risk. These ecosystems are vital for climate, biodiversity, and communities. Donate today to help protect old-growth: sierraclub.bc.ca/earth-month-... 064
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 02/04/2026We are deeply concerned about Forests Minister Ravi Parmar’s announcement to increase logging through BC Timber Sales by 800,000 m³ (the equivalent of 17,700 truck loads). This will further threaten old growth, biodiversity, and long-term forestry jobs. Read more: sierraclub.bc.ca/stories-even... 01011
Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Join Sierra Club BC for a panel on rising tanker traffic and fossil fuel expansion — and what it means for orcas, coastal ecosystems, and communities across B.C. Hear from Rueben George, Karen Wristen & Shelley Luce on the risks and what’s at stake. Register now: sierraclub.bc.ca/our-work/re-... 000