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(cover photo: Boya Lake / Destination BC)
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An iNaturalist big bang – Finding a new beetle for BC
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Guest blog by Nathan Earley, PhD candidate and researcher with the BC Biodiversity Program. The BC Biodiversity Program is funded in part by the BC Parks License Plate Program. If you’re a fan of the outdoors, you’ve probably had that awkward moment when you identify a plant or animal with pride (and a hint of swagger) only to find…
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Losing a camera and finding rare species in the Okanagan
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Guest blog by Abby Hyde, 2024 and 2025 field crew member of the BC Biodiversity Program. Portions of the South Okanagan Grasslands Protected Area were closed at the time of publication. Check the BC Parks website for up-to-date information on closures. This story is a lost-and-found saga about a camera, but really it’s a glimpse…
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Documenting biodiversity in a Haida Gwaii ecological reserve
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Guest blog by Julia Carr, 2024 field team member with the BC Parks Biodiversity Program. Julia visited Ahlúu Ḵáahlii Vladimir J. Krajina (Port Chanal) Ecological Reserve on Haida Gwaii in late summer 2024. Haida place names provided by Raven Ryland, Communications Manager for the Council of the Haida Nation. Click here to listen to recordings…
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Creating community and connection in the outdoors with Adaptive Adventures
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In September, we teamed up with Adaptive Adventures for an unforgettable inclusive outdoor adventure in the West Kootenays. Our collaboration with Adaptive Adventures is rooted in a shared commitment to making outdoor recreation accessible to everyone. Together, we’re working to support inclusive and accessible experiences so everyone can connect with nature and enjoy the many…
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Improving the recreational permitting and authorizations experience: key research findings and opportunities
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A park use permit or authorization gives an individual, group, or organization permission to do specific activities in a park or designated recreation area. The Ministry of Environment and Parks is working to improve the process of getting authorizations. As part of this work, our design research team interviewed 10 permittees and authorization holders. We…
