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AWARE is a member-driven charity that works to protect the natural environment in Whistler and the Sea to Sky through advocacy and empowerment of others through science-based research, education and programming.

As a member-driven charity our work is possible thanks to the dedication of our Board, Committees, Members, Volunteers and the support of the Whistler Community.

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September showers bring more flowers? ...Something September showers bring more flowers? ...Something like that🌷🌼🌸🌺🌻💐 These beauties can be found down at the Cheakamus Community Garden soaking up all this rain and providing habitat and food for our local pollinators 🐝.
Did you know that 54% of Whistler’s community GH Did you know that 54% of Whistler’s community GHG emissions came from passenger vehicles in 2019?Help reduce our emissions, develop a healthy habit, and win prizes by participating in Go By Bike Week 2020!Register (link in bio!) as an individual or as a team and you’ll be eligible to pick up a free bike light for safe riding even in these shorter fall days 🚲✨@gobybikebc #gobybikebc #gobybike #biketowork #biketoschool #bikeeverywhere
🎵🎶 Who cooks for you, who cooks for you all🎵 . One of our favourite Nature Camp activities is identifying bird songs. Does anyone know what type of Owl is pictured above? Check out our online nature activity titled, Whistler Bird Calls to master more common songs! 🦉🦅🦆 . Free online learning made possible by the @whistlerfoundation 🥰 . #whistlernaturecamp #awarewhistler #cfow #onlineresources #togetherapart #funinnature #naturalwhistler #naturekids #outdoorlearning #whistlercommunitybuilders #whistlersummer #whistlerwonderland #mywhistler #gowhistler #littlethingswhistler #onlyinwhistler #wearewhistler #seatosky #lovethisplace
How to build a pallet compost in 35 seconds! This How to build a pallet compost in 35 seconds! This team might have had just a little bit of fun last Friday.☀️ . ♻️ Recycled pallets saved from landfill. ✅ Bays will be used to: collect, turn, and let organics rest in an effort to break down on-site garden materials to make our very own organic compost. 🥕Close the loop. . Thanks to Jim (🎥), Kirsten & Kristen for all the hard work and humour. . #GROWwhistler #organicgardening #squarefootgardening #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #lovethisplacereduceyourwaste #growlocal #palletcompost #sustainableliving #funinthesun #volunteersrock #whistlerlove
Calling all junior scientists and explorers❗️H Calling all junior scientists and explorers❗️Have you checked out our online nature activities yet❓Head to www.awarewhistler.org to get in on the fun ☀️ . Thanks to the @whistlerfoundation for supporting Whistler Nature Camp online learning this summer 🐜🐞🕸🕷🦗🐛
The GROW greenhouse and garden program supports or The GROW greenhouse and garden program supports organic gardening and building sustainable community. Our new compost at Cheakamus Community Garden embodies just that! 💚 . #growwhistler #organicgardening #sustainablecommunity #palletcompost #growyourown #closetheloop #keepitlocal #mywhistler #seatosky #awarewhistler
There’s something about digging your hands in th There’s something about digging your hands in the dirt that is good for the soul 🤎Anyone else feel this way? . If you’re not already a GROW member you can sign up to join the community greenhouse and garden program in 2021. More information on our webpage 🌱🌱🌱. . Thanks for the 📸// @andiwardrop . #GROWWhistler #communitygardens #togetherapart #funinnature #naturalwhistler #organicgardens #outdoorlearning #whistlercommunitybuilders #whistlersummer #mywhistler #gowhistler #littlethingswhistler #onlyinwhistler #seatosky #lovethisplace #reduceyourwaste
Did you know: One-third of all forest species live Did you know: One-third of all forest species live in dead trees, from chipmunks and salamanders to carpenter ants, fungi, and woodlice! 📷// @joshmcgarel 🌲🌲🌲 Head to our website for activities to learn more about Whistler’s natural backyard. Online learning modules brought to you through support from @whistlerfoundation 🌳🌲🌿 . #whistlernaturecamp #awarewhistler #onlineresources #togetherapart #funinnature #naturalwhistler #naturekids #outdoorlearning #whistlercommunitybuilders #whistlersummer #whistlerwonderland #mywhistler #gowhistler #littlethingswhistler #onlyinwhistler #wearewhistler #seatosky #lovethisplace
What floats your boat (literally)? ⛵️🍂🌿 What floats your boat (literally)? ⛵️🍂🌿 . Check out AWARE’s Whistler Nature Kids @ Home for outdoor crafts and learning opportunities like this one! . Thank you to the @whistlerfoundation for making it possible to share nature activities with you and yours all summer long 🥰. . #whistlernaturecamp #awarewhistler #onlineresources #togetherapart #funinnature #naturalwhistler #naturekids #outdoorlearning #whistlercommunitybuilders #whistlersummer #whistlerwonderland #mywhistler #gowhistler #littlethingswhistler #onlyinwhistler #wearewhistler #seatosky #lovethisplace #explorebc #pnwonderland
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