@coastalcanadian
Cheerful Labourer for Nature: advocating for protected areas and supporting access to nature for people of all backgrounds & abilities. Director of Land Management @ Nature Conservancy of Canada (views my own) Quintessential nature nerd. π¨π¦
A trail leads to rock coulees with many striped layers of sediment set against a cloudy sky.
The moment I get into nature I just breathe a little deeper. This @ncccnc.bsky.social protected area in the badlands of Alberta was the perfect place to wander among the coulees and connect with nature today. #NCC #nature #badlands #protectedareas #Alberta #coulee
Land managers often put careful thought into trail locations to avoid critical habitat, animal dens, cultural sites, etc. Staying on official trails is a powerful choice to support nature.
A grassy path winds through a stand of white bark aspen trees with yellow leaves under a blue sky.
Those tall grasses, blue skies and yellow aspen leaves are etched in my mind after a visit to @ncccnc.bsky.social Tall Grass Prairie Preserve in Manitoba. #protectedareas #prairiegrassland #nature #interpretivetrail #
A girl swings on a rope swing at the beach during sunset while watching the view of the ocean.
Have you had some time in nature today? #naturemoment #getoutside #naturebreak #vitaminsea
A small herd of bison grazes on a grassy hill under a soft pink and blue sky. The landscape is open prairie, with rolling hills stretching into the distance.
Conservation is stronger when we walk together. This #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth and beyond, we honour the leadership of Indigenous Nations and communities who have cared for these lands since time immemorial. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wTocx 𧑠#NIHM2025
And importantly..stick to sanctioned trails. Just because it looks like a trail doesnβt mean itβs a trail the land manager is welcoming use on.
Rolling hills of pale green native grassland surround a gentling winding river, and contrast against a clear blue sky.
Some work days are just better than others! This 1,500 HA conservation area in BC is currently closed to the public for post fire rehabilitation. I was fortunate through work to experience this rare grassland habitat and what conservation donations can do! #NCC #protectedarea #grassland #endangered
Today is election day. If you have not voted yet, go out and vote, no matter who you support.
In our first election in 1867, only about 11% of adults could vote due to property, gender and race restrictions.
Now nearly every adult can vote.
So go out and do it!
At a time when the news cycle can be overwhelming I focus on small acts of good. This year I am continuing to build my pollinator garden, planting more Indigenous plants, and collecting garbage every time I am at the beach. What is your small act?
#MySmallAct #changemakers
βThis incident underscores a growing tension between freedom of recreation and responsible stewardship.β
Permits are more than a bureaucratic step. They are a way to keep people and sensitive places safe.
A pop of spring joy for your feed. #pinkfawnlily #indigenousplants #wildflowers
We are heartbroken alongside you! It will be interesting to see what increase in visitation we have in our Canadian parks this summer with many cancelling US trips.
A woman hikes along a mossy trail in a coastal forest during golden hour.
We are stumbling into a large experiment about visitor use in both American and Canadian parks this summer. US parks understaffed and Canadian parks offering free entry. If only the US wasnβt decimating the researchers who could help compare trends and impacts. #nationalparks #visitorusemanagement
An interesting approach to conservation agreements in Coloradoβ¦creating a wildlife corridor and aligning with a working landscape.
Liberals promise to make national parks free this summer as Canadian travel to the U.S. dries up #Canada #FederalElection #cdnpoli #MarkCarney
www.ctvnews.ca/federal-elec...
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The nights here on the west coast are full of frog song! πΆ #moonofthefrog #signsofspring
The best ones are the ones that actively work with land managers to ensure user added routes that are unsafe or compromise cultural and/or ecological values can be flagged! @alltrails.bsky.social works with land managers (albeit intermittently) but it would be nice to see others up their game.
And that should read Indigenous communities.
With high visitation also comes the need to steward the lands to avoid irreparable impacts. We owe this to the ecosystems and Indigenous community that depend on these places. More goes into being responsible land stewards than most people realize.
Large pink cherry blossoms are lit up in the sunshine against the blue sky.
Now this is what I needed. #cherryblossom #vancouverisland
Old whale bones covered in moss lay on the forest floor of a small islet.
Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, Haida Gwaii
Us Canadians are so renowned for being rude. Sorry.
π¨ I've started a tracking list of public land closures and cancelled programs at national parks, monuments, and forests following the Trump Administration's 5,000+ layoffs public land staff.
If you know of any closures to add, let me know!
thenextsummit.org/tracking-t...
#PublicLand #NationalPark
Light pink cherry blossoms cover an old cherry tree.
A Spring breeze is blowing
Iβm bursting with laughter
β wishing for flowers
Matsuo Basho
A child with a small backpack hikes along a boardwalk in a coastal forest. The late day sun is shining through the trees.
Everyday I am surrounded by amazing women who are leaders working to establish protected areas and contribute to climate solutions. They know that nature is the solution for future generations. I am deeply humbled to work with such talented women. #internationalwomensday #sevengenerations #parks
A large old growth Douglas fir tree covered in moss reaches for the sky
Getting strength from the real leaders #rainforest
#oldgrowth #pnwparks #parkschat #nationalparks
A 3000 sqkm national park is being proposed in TeetΕβit Gwinjik (Peel River) Watershed, Yukon!
β SURVEY: Take 5 minutes to support β
parks.canada.ca/pn-np/cnpn-c...
It
- is led by two First Nation, Yukon, Cdn gov'ts
- helps protect a globally important place
#ProtectThePeel
The sun is setting over a harbour with a small island in the middle. Clouds are reflected in the water.
Sunset walk to reset for the day.
A wooden trestle accessible trestle in the Sunshine surrounded by trees.
Just a little reminder to unplug, enjoy some movement and connect to nature in your neighbourhood if you can today. π #getoutside #unplug #naturebreak