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Wildlife & Habitat

About AWARE

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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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
Black Tusk 🖤 Whistler’s Black Tusk is made up Black Tusk 🖤 Whistler’s Black Tusk is made up of igneous volcanic rock known as basalt. It last erupted 170,000 ago! . This is just one of many fun facts our nature campers learn at Whistler Nature Camp. This summer we switched it up to bring outdoor learning activities online for family to print and participate in their own backyard or neighbourhood. Thanks to @whistlerfoundation for supporting us as we pivot community programming this summer. . #whistlernaturecamp #awarewhistler #onlineresources #togetherapart #funinnature #naturalwhistler #naturekids #outdoorlearning #whistlercommunitybuilders #whistlersummer #whistlerwonderland #mywhistler #gowhistler #littlethingswhistler #onlyinwhistler #wearewhistler #seatosky #lovethisplace
Have you heard about the GROW Whistler Greenhouse Have you heard about the GROW Whistler Greenhouse and Garden program? 🌱4 Greenhouses 🌱1 Outdoor Garden 🌱2 Pollinator Gardens 🌱Local, organic, non-GMO and invasive and bear attractant free 🌱Over 200 members 🌱Registration opens in March every year to new members 🐝Learn more about this and other ongoing programs on our website www.awarewhistler.org 📸By the talented: @andiwardrop . #growwhistler #awarewhistler #communitygardens #growlocal #eatsustainable #naturalwhistler #outdoorlearning #whistlercommunitybuilders #whistlersummer #whistlerwonderland #mywhistler #gowhistler #littlethingswhistler #onlyinwhistler #wearewhistler #seatosky #lovethisplace #explorebc #pnwonderland
If you look reaaaally closely you can see little m If you look reaaaally closely you can see little mouse tails (bracts) hanging out the sides of a Douglas Fir cone. Head to our website to read the story about the Douglas Fir 🌲, Mice 🐀, and Forest Fire🔥 that swept the valley long, long ago. . Online learning series made possible by @whistlerfoundation 😊 . #whistlernaturecamp #awarewhistler #onlineresources #togetherapart #funinnature #naturalwhistler #naturekids #outdoorlearning #whistlercommunitybuilders #whistlersummer #whistlerwonderland #mywhistler #gowhistler #littlethingswhistler #onlyinwhistler #wearewhistler #seatosky #lovethisplace #explorebc #pnwonderland
Mmmm.. it’s Salmonberry season😍. Did you know Mmmm.. it’s Salmonberry season😍. Did you know: every year hummingbirds migrate north by following salmonberry blooms! . Learn more about local berries and how to I.D them on our website page Nature Kids @ Home, an online activity series made possible thanks to @whistlerfoundation 🌿
Now is a great opportunity to awaken your senses a Now is a great opportunity to awaken your senses and spark curiosity — right in your own natural backyard. Join us online this summer to explore five different themes tied to over 40 different activities! 🌲 Thanks to @whistlerfoundation for supporting us as we adapt programs as a result of COVID-19.
It’s that time of year again✨BioBlitz is back! It’s that time of year again✨BioBlitz is back! 🍄 Join mycologist Bryce Kendrick and aquatic ecologist Jordan Rosenfeld tomorrow evening at 6:30pm for a FREE webinar. 🦎 For more info and to register visit the Whistler Naturalists website www.whistlernaturalists.ca/lecture-series 🕸
Have you joined the campaign? Send your letters to Have you joined the campaign? Send your letters today! Follow the link in @protectourwinterscanada bio to stand up for a greener, more resilient future. 🌎🌲❄️ “We seek a #NewPath where investments made today will position our economy and workforce to thrive in a decarbonizing global market and align with our commitments (carbon neutral by 2050) under the Paris Climate Agreement.” @protectourwinterscanada
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