LEAP Grant applications are now OPEN!!
LEAP grants are for B.C. High Schools and Middle Schools to undertake mini conservation projects to support student learning and experiences in conservation and stewardship of fish, wildlife, and or their habitats.
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Interested in applying for the AL Martin Scholarship? Applications are now open! Head to buff.ly/tkwbAls to learn more and apply!
To determine this, changes in forage quality, sheep diet, and stress hormones will be measured on burned and unburned sites before and after the habitat is burned.
Scholarship Highlight: Alicia Woods!
Alicia is one of the 2025 Al Martin Scholarship Recipients
Alicia is a PhD student working out of the University of Northern British Columbia. Her research is working to assess the responses of Stone’s sheep habitat treated with prescribed fire.
Still completing your undergrad? The Don MCCubbing scholarship is for you! Theres scholarships are for 4th year undergrads currently enrolled in a BC university and pursuing an honours thesis or direct studies research project in their 4th year of a BSc. program at any BC post-secondary institution.
The Together for Wildlife scholarship supports graduate students whose research shapes stewardship, management, policy or decision-making for BC wildlife. HCTF partners with the First Nations–B.C. Wildlife & Habitat Conservation Forum and BC’s Together for Wildlife Initiative. #BCWildlife
Our Al Martin and Don McCubbing scholarship applications are open a little longer so get those applications filled out. The Al Martin scholarship supports graduate students attending a BC post-secondary institution with a focus on Fish or Wildlife Management and/or Conservation.
Look for wiggling tadpoles, darting water striders, or maybe even a dragonfly nymph hiding in the plants. Try sketching what you see or keeping a list of all the species you find.
Tip: Stay on the edge and avoid disturbing the habitat. The quieter and more still you are, the more you’ll see.
Its super easy to do too, just head outside and gently peer into a nearby pond, wetland, or calm stream. You can also build yourself a pond viewer out of mostly recycled materials (check out this handy instruction page on how to put together a pond viewer yourself).
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Slow down and take a closer look this spring, ponds are full of life just waiting to be discovered. Pond peering is a great way to look beneath the surface and see all the activity going on under the surface!
Have you checked out buff.ly/HApEWzO yet? We've got tons of great activities and learning resources for learners of all ages! Whether you're looking for Monday-ready lessons, for some fun activities, or for some great ID cards for your next hike, there's something for everyone!
Have you checked out buff.ly/Nm2pMPA yet? Whether you're a teacher looking for Monday-ready lessons, a parent looking for some fun activities to do with your kids, or a lifelong learner looking for some great ID cards for your next hike, there's something for everyone!
Spring in BC brings fresh colour to the landscape, from budding forests to flowing streams shaped by seasonal snowmelt. Every view is a reminder of why conservation matters, supporting healthy habitats for wildlife and future generations to enjoy.
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Have you ever noticed that spring seems full of baby animals? As temperatures rise and plants begin to grow, food becomes more abundant. This gives young animals the best chance to survive and thrive. Longer daylight hours also signal to many species that it’s time to reproduce.
No matter your experience level, this program is designed to support you every step of the way. Our hardworking and dedicated WildBC Facilitators work with you to make sure you have all the skills and resources to take your students outside to learn.
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Teachers: Ready to take your classroom outside? Wild Schools registration is now open!
From exploring local ecosystems to building outdoor skills, Wild Schools supports educators in creating meaningful, place-based learning experiences for their students.
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Wild Schools registration is now open!
From exploring inquiries in nature to exploring biodiversity nearby and beyond, Wild Schools support schools with incorporating hands-on, environmental, and place-based teaching strategies to spark students' learning in nature.
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Our newsletter shares updates on projects, partnerships, and research helping conserve fish, wildlife, and habitats across the province. Sign up to receive the latest conservation updates and learn how HCTF funding is making an impact across BC.
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GO Grants help support outdoor biodiversity field studies or projects for K-12 classes in British Columbia. GO Grants cover transportation, project materials and or program fees to help teachers take their students outdoors to learn about B.C.’s biodiversity of fish, wildlife and their habitats.
Looking to take your own class outside? Check out the requirements and apply for our next GO Grant application deadline is September 1st. Head to buff.ly/1OIjQ6w
Congratulations to all of our successful GO Grant recipients!
This February, the HCTF and the @BCparksfoundation were able to fund over 117 class applications. This will support over 4300 students to spend more time outside learning about nature!
Calling all BC Undergrads!
We're thrilled to announce that the Don McCubbing Scholarship is now open for applications!
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Photo: Project 1-809 Thea Rodgers
Since 1981, HCTF has helped fund thousands of projects that protect species, strengthen ecosystems, and support sustainable outdoor recreation across BC. Together, these projects build a healthier, more resilient future for wildlife and people alike.
Conservation works best when we work together.
Our role as a trusted fund manager means working closely with scientists, Indigenous partners, local organizations, and communities to ensure conservation efforts are effective, accountable, and lasting.
Ever wonder how HCTF turns funding into approved projects and real-world impacts?
From restoring wetlands and protecting wildlife habitat, to funding cutting-edge research and supporting community-led stewardship projects every dollar is carefully invested where it can make the greatest difference.
AND Scholarship Applications are currently open: Both the Don McCubbing Undergraduate scholarship and the Al Martin graduate scholarship are open for applications currently. Both support the research of BC university students in with a focus on conservation.
Leap Grant Applications are currently open: LEAP grants are for B.C. High Schools and Middle Schools to undertake mini conservation projects to support student learning and experiences in conservation and stewardship of fish, wildlife, and or their habitats.
Wild Schools Applications are currently open: The Wild School grant program is a free, whole-school, three + year initiative for K-8 schools to support environmental teaching and learning and experiences focused on B.C.’s biodiversity.