Hikers walk through the Avatar Grove during last year's Biodiversity Hike.
Jun 5 2012

HIKE – SUNDAY, JUNE 10: Avatar Grove Biodiversity Hike and Boardwalk Fundraiser!

University of Victoria entomologist and old-growth biodiversity specialist Dr. Neville Winchester, president of the Victoria Natural History Society Darren Copley (and former Goldstream Nature Centre chief interpreter) and the Royal BC Museum's senior collections manager of entomology Claudia Copley will be along for the hike to talk about the tremendous diversity of creatures living in our incredible ancient forests!

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Avatar Grove
May 24 2012

Avatar Grove Boardwalk – DONATIONS NEEDED!

For $100 YOU CAN HELP SPONSOR the construction of 1 METER section of BOARDWALK in Avatar Grove - and help us build a stronger, more powerful ancient forest movement! ANY amount you can donate will add up, whether $10 or $1000! Please DONATE securely online at: https://ancientforestalliance.org/avatar-grove-boardwalk-now-completed-and-open/ or phone us at 250-896-4007

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May 22 2012

Lower Mainland Old-Growth Hike – Sat., May 26th: Lynn Creek Cedar & Kennedy Falls Cedar Grove!

Join the Ancient Forest Alliance's TJ Watt and Hannah Carpendale this SATURDAY, MAY 26TH for an old-growth hike to the 12-foot wide Lynn Creek Cedar and a grove of ancient redcedars by the Kennedy Falls! Enjoy the great hike in the woods while learning about the ecology and politics of old-growth forests, the AFA's campaign to protect them, and how YOU can help!

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May 9 2012

May 9th – Artists for Ancient Forests – A Silent Auction Benefit for the AFA!

When:  Wednesday, May 9th Time:  7 to 9pm Where:  St. James Community Square, 3214 W 10th Ave (at Trutch Street) in Kitsilano Please join us and invite your family and friends this Wednesday in Kitsilano for some drinks and socializing, a fun presentation, and to see some magnificent art donated by esteemed BC artists, including Mark Hobson, Anne Hansen, Ingrid Koivukangas, and many others as a benefit event for our young organization! We'll also present an entertaining 2 year anniversary slideshow about the AFA - what we've done, and where we're going! We really need your support during this pivotal pre-election year to make a difference for our endangered old-growth forests. See you Wednesday evening :)

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Lower Avatar Grove
May 8 2012

Permission to build Avatar Grove boardwalk requested by the Ancient Forest Alliance from the BC Ministry of Forests

Yesterday the Ancient Forest Alliance submitted a request to BC’s Ministry of Forests to build an official trail and boardwalk in the famed “Avatar Grove,” a monumental stand of old-growth redcedars and Douglas firs that was recently protected near the town of Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island.

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Stillwater Bluffs
May 4 2012

Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island Forests under Threat by Island Timberlands! *NEW Photo Galleries*

Local activists in nearby communities are doing everything they can to hold off the company from logging nearby endangered forests until the lands can be purchased for protection. They need your help! The Ancient Forest Alliance has recently been touring and photographing these endangered areas to help bolster their campaigns. See the beautiful photo galleries below, learn what makes each area special, and find out who to link up with to help protect them!

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Large scale clearcutting of second-growth forests near Shirley in 2011.
May 3 2012

Forum on Juan de Fuca Lands – Thursday, May 3rd

Come to the forum on the fate of the forest lands within the Juan de Fuca region and Capital Regional District, "Our Forests, Our Future". The AFA's Ken Wu speaks about the need for a provincial park acquisition fund (similar to those of many regional districts) to buy private lands for protection on a much larger scale. May 3: 7-9 pm, Ambriosia Center, 638 Fisgard St., Victoria - with David Anderson, Ben Parfit, and Ken Wu https://www.sierraclub.bc.ca/events/our-forests-our-future-victoria

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Apr 30 2012

Yogis in support of the Ancient Forest Alliance!

Karma Classes are Hatha Yoga and great for beginners. Held Sunday evenings from 5:15 – 6:30 pm, and are by donation. Dates for May are the 6th, 13th, and 27th Location:  Reflections Building, 127-2745 Veterans Memorial Parkway, in Langford  

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Ancient Forest Alliance
Apr 17 2012

Celebrating Earth Day By the Sea and Supporting the Ancient Forest Alliance

SeaFlora, Wild Organic Seaweed Skincare, enters their 10th season of Wild Seaweed Tours starting this Sunday April 22nd from 9am to 11am at the Whiffin Spit Parking Lot with all proceeds donated to support the Ancient Forest Alliance.

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Apr 17 2012

Creatively United for the Planet Supports the Ancient Forest Alliance

Happening this weekend to celebrate Earth Week! When:  April 20-22, 2012 Where: 600 Richmond Ave at Richardson (St Matthias)   The festival will raise needed funds for progressive environmental-based charities, including the Ancient Forest Alliance, while heightening awareness and initiating action for positive change in an entertaining and engaging way.

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