Celebrate nature and learn about protecting critical wildlife habitat during the Brant Wildlife Festival.
While educating people of all ages about conservation and celebrating the biodiversity of the region are pillars of the festival, participants will also connect with nature through a series of fun activities.
Nature lovers are invited to head outdoors for science during the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR) BioBlitz this April.
“We’re grateful to everyone who volunteers! Each observation improves our knowledge and understanding of both species and ecosystem health throughout the biosphere,” said Jacob Frankel, Senior Research Assistant for Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute.
Jenni [pronounced Yenni] Ottilie Keppler says she’s always felt a “personal calling towards the west coast of North America,” and a desire to conduct research in a UNESCO biosphere region.
When she discovered that Vancouver Island University (VIU) had a research institute focusing on projects within the UNESCO-designated Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR) she reached out to see if she could do a practical research semester.
People can channel their inner scientist by participating in the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region’s (MABR’s) annual BioBlitz event.
The MABR BioBlitz, which runs from April 8-10, relies on citizen scientists to collect information on flora and fauna species in the biosphere region.
WHAT: Regional Research, Stewardship and Citizen Science Open House
WHEN: Wednesday, March 16, 2-8 pm
WHERE: Qualicum Beach Civic Centre
Eradicating poverty. Ending hunger. Tackling climate change. It can seem overwhelming for the average organization or individual to make an impact.
How can someone build a better and more sustainable world? The United Nations has created a blueprint – the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – which aim to address global challenges.
A newly formed stewardship group is allowing environmental organizations in the mid-Island region to connect, collaborate, and share resources and expertise.
What would you do if you were in charge of a country? How would you balance the needs of your people against creating a sustainable and equitable future for all?
The Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR) is hosting its first Biosphere-wide Blitz and is asking people to become citizen scientists for the day to identify flora and fauna by using the iNaturalist app.
Many animal and insect species rely on the life cycles of plants budding, blooming, bearing fruit and seeding at specific times of the year for survival, and if the natural cycle changes it can have devastating effects.