Ancient Forest Slideshow this Thursday at SFU!

Join the Ancient Forest Alliance's Hannah Carpendale for a slideshow presentation on the ecology and politics of BC's old-growth forests. Learn about key areas in need of protection, and find out how YOU can get involved in the campaign to save BC's endangered ancient forests!

AFA campaigner and photographer TJ Watt presents at a previous AFA slideshow.

AFA Slideshow at Nanoose Library Hall – Thursday, Oct. 10th, 7pm.

Join the Ancient Forest Alliance's TJ Watt for a slideshow presentation on the current status, ecology, wildlife, and related policies that affect BC's old-growth forests and how we can work to ensure a sustainable, value-added, second-growth forest industry. Updated photos and maps from BC's coastal old-growth forests.

TJ Watt recieves the Metchosin environmental award

Friend of the Earth Award for Environmental Excellence in Metchosin Presented to TJ Watt of the Ancient Forest Alliance

The Metchosin municipal council has given Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) campaigner and photographer TJ Watt official recognition for his exceptional contribution towards environmental sustainability. Watt is the recipient of the 2013 “Friend of the Earth” Award, an environmental award presented each year for over a decade to a Metchosin resident whose contribution towards conserving the province’s natural beauty has been particularly outstanding. The award was presented by Metchosin councillor Moralea Milne on Sunday during the annual Metchosin Day festival.

Vancouver Business contributes to support ancient forests!

The Ancient Forest Alliance would like to recognize Vancouver-based photographer Karen Cooper for her support for the AFA through sales of her beautiful plaque-mounted photographs of Echo Lake. A huge thanks for Karen for her continued creative support! Plaques are still available (in sizes 5x7, 8x12 and 12x18) with 15% of proceeds donated to the AFA. To purchase one for yourself or as a gift, please get in touch with Karen through her website (www.karencooperphotography.com) or stop by her gallery on Granville Island (1506 Duranleau St.) to view her amazing artwork!  

New construction of boardwalk near the biggest cedar tree in the Lower Avatar Grove.

Thank you! Avatar Boardwalk support from Hemp & Co and Haircrafting!

Thank you to Hemp and Company of Victoria and Haircrafting of North Vancouver for their creative business fundraisers supporting the construction of the Avatar Grove Boardwalk!

Master stylist

Thank you to Seventh Heaven Bio Salon Fundraiser!

Thanks to Seventh Heaven Bio Salon in co-operation with Green Circle Salons (https://bc.greencirclesalons.ca/) for their "Haircuts not Clearcuts" fundraiser for the Ancient Forest Alliance this past Sunday, August 4th, at the Spirit of the Sea Festival in White Rock!

HAIRCUTS, NOT CLEARCUTS. Sunday, Aug. 4th

You are invited to participate in saving BC’s Endangered Old-Growth Forests: Have your hair cut with master stylist Champ Waterhouse at Seventh Heaven’s booth at the Spirit of the Sea Festival on East Beach in White Rock BC, Sunday August 4. Half of the proceeds will be donated to Ancient Forest Alliance!

All-star naturalists Darren and Claudia Copley chatting with folks at the the giant bigleaf maple tree near the start of last year's walk at Royal Roads University.

Mon. July 22, Greater Victoria’s Finest Ancient Forest Walk! Fundraiser

Nature Walk and Fundraiser for the Ancient Forest Alliance with Victoria Natural History Society president Darren Copley and Royal BC Museum collections manager Claudia Copley, and with the Ancient Forest Alliance’s Ken Wu and TJ Watt through the Spectacular ROYAL ROADS ANCIENT FOREST!

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

Hike at Avatar Grove – Boardwalk Fundraiser! Sunday, July 21st.

Join Darren Copley, Victoria Natural History Society president, and Claudia Copley, Royal BC Museum entomology collections manager, BC spider expert Dr. Robb Bennett, and Ancient Forest Alliance organizers Ken Wu and TJ Watt on Sunday, July 21st for a fantastic forest hike. You'll learn about the plants and wildlife of our old-growth forests, see the progress of the boardwalk so far and find out how you can help support the completion of this important project!

AFA's Ken Wu with a giant old-growth Douglas-fir tree in Stanley Park.

Stanley Park Old-Growth Forest Walk and Fundraiser! July 25th, 7:00-8:30pm

Join the Ancient Forest Alliance's Ken Wu, TJ Watt, and Hannah Carpendale for a guided nature walk to some of the largest old-growth redcedars, Douglas-firs, grand firs, and bigleaf maples left in the Lower Mainland! Learn about the ecology, plants, and animals that inhabit this forest.