AFA’s TJ Watt Presents at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC

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AFA Photographer and Campaigner TJ Watt just returned from Washington, DC, where he presented at the Kennedy Center on “The Search for the World’s Biggest Trees”! The presentation, which included the film “The Giant Treehunters“, was part of REACH to FOREST, a two-week event blending art, science, and culture in the nation’s capital. Famed forest ecologist Andy MacKinnon also presented as part of the Big Tree Hunters Party. MacKinnon is the co-author of the best-selling book, Plants of Coastal BC.

It was a fun-filled evening with lots of great Q&A!

We extend a sincere thank-you to the festival organizers for having us and helping raise international awareness on the importance of protecting old-growth forests and big trees in BC.

To learn more about the presentation, visit the Kennedy Center info page here!

Thank you to these foundations for their support!

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An exciting component about the Ancient Forest Alliance becoming a charitable organization is we can now accept donations through foundations! We would like to thank the following foundations for their generous support toward ancient forests in BC in 2023 and so far in 2024. Thank you to:

Please consider us next time you’re making a donation through a foundation! Your support is very appreciated.

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Thank You to Our Business Supporters!

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We would like to extend a sincere thank you to the following businesses for kindly supporting the old-growth campaign:

Pacifica Nurseries for their generous contribution and supportive words about why they donate to old-growth forests in BC:

“I love to contribute to the AFA because the forests in BC are such a special place and are not something that can be replaced. BC logging is such a huge business though and cannot just stop, so it’s nice that you also support sustainable second-growth logging. I also love that you involve First Nations as they deserve to be involved in the future of this land. Many thanks.”

—Nicole Widdifield, Horticulture Manager, Pacifica Nurseries

Spring Activator for their kind contribution and words of support:

“Protecting old-growth forests is a cause close to many of our hearts on the Spring team and in our community. We look forward to continuing to support your work through our 1% for the Planet commitment. Thank you for all you do.”

—Caroline von Hirschberg, Spring Co-CEO

Chris Sterry, who contributed more than half of the proceeds from his landscape paintings and urban sketches to AFA and other charities.

And Camp Wolf Willow, for their generous monthly gifts to AFA.

Your support makes our important work possible and we’re extremely grateful!

Happy holidays from the AFA

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Happy Holidays from the AFA!

We hope you and your loved ones have a safe and healthy holiday season and find some time to spend in nature. Nothing quite compares to the feeling of standing in the presence of ancient giants; a wave of wonder, serenity, and calm washes over you. The healing nature of these ecosystems has never been more important to our personal and planetary well-being.

As 2023 comes to a close, we want to extend our deepest thanks for the support you’ve shown over this past year. Together, we have achieved so much. We look forward to all that’s still to come.

For the forests,
The Ancient Forest Alliance team

Thanks for the support at our Year-End Celebration & Fundraiser!

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Thanks to all who attended and/or supported our Year-End Celebration & Fundraiser!

We’re feeling extremely grateful following our event this past Tuesday evening, where you helped us raise $5,284 for old-growth protection through donations, the silent auction, and merchandise sales! We hope you enjoyed the engaging presentations, food, drinks, and socializing with other old-growth fans.

As always, meeting and having conversations with many of you in person is a great reminder of what a dedicated, passionate, and kind community we have standing with us. We couldn’t have achieved all the latest success without you!

A special shoutout goes to the local businesses and individuals who kindly donated items to our silent auction. Thank you to: Jordan Fritz Art, Botanical Bliss, Fish Hair Salon, Handsome Dans Port Renfrew, Pilgrim Coffee House, Lorelei Green Art, Timothy Colman, Zula Jewelry, The Papery, Smoking Lily Handcrafted Goods, Seaflora Skincare, Spinnacle Yarns, Russell Books, Wild Coast Perfumery, Richard Malacek, Robinson’s Outdoors, Patagonia Victoria, Ecologyst, Bolen Books, and Barbara Brown Art.

Your support this season will make a huge difference and will ensure we’re able to hit the ground running come 2024.

For the forests,
The Ancient Forest Alliance team

 

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Thank you to our amazing business supporters!

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We would like to extend a massive thank you to the following businesses for generously supporting the old-growth campaign:

Songbird Environmental Consulting Ltd. for contributing monthly to AFA.

The 2022/2023 Grade 4 class at Kelset Elementary and Bird Canada for their generous donations.

And Exige International and Built For Good podcast for donating and supporting the old-growth campaign all the way from the United Kingdom!

Your support makes our important work possible and we’re extremely grateful to each and every one of you.

Thank You to Our Wholesalers!

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As a business, there are a number of ways to support Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA), one of which is selling our merchandise. Thank you to these local businesses who sell everything from cards and stickers, to totes and shirts!

We’re grateful to Russell Books, The Papery, Bolen Books, and Patagonia in Victoria, and Banyen Books and Sound in Vancouver!

And next time you’re around any of these locations be sure to pop in, check out their store, and scoop up some AFA gear.

If you’re a business owner and are interested in becoming a wholesaler and selling AFA merchandise, please reach out to us at info@16.52.162.165 or (250) 896-4007.

Building a Broad-Based Movement: Thank You to These Non-Traditional Allies!

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Building a broad-based movement to protect old-growth forests by engaging non-traditional allies, such as businesses, unions, outdoor recreation groups, chambers of commerce, tourism associations, faith groups, and more, is the hallmark of our work at Ancient Forest Alliance. Of these diverse non-traditional allies, there are a number who’ve recently shown their support with generous gifts to AFA, and we’d like to take this opportunity to thank them!

Thank you to:

Living Forest Campground and Burnaby Central Secondary School’s WISH Club for their generous donations to the old-growth campaign.

Botanical Bliss for their monthly contributions to the AFA since 2022.

Ethos Imagery, who donated for the second time this year in their mission to allocate 1% of all sales to AFA.

And Dirty Freehub podcast, whose donation acted as a thank you to members of AFA and their assistance with Dirty Freehub’s READ & RIDE program for Big Lonely Doug, working to inspire cyclists to get involved with the campaign to protect ancient forests in BC. Check out Dirty Freehub’s podcast featuring episodes with AFA’s TJ Watt and Endangered Ecosystem Alliance’s Ken Wu!

Are you a business owner or a member of an organization and curious about joining this ever-growing movement and taking action for old-growth forests? Check out our Building Alliances page and have your business/organization sign a resolution or contact info@16.52.162.165 for more information!

Massive Thanks to our Incredible Business Supporters!

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We would like to extend a huge thank you to the business community for generously supporting the Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) and the old-growth campaign.

Thank you to:

Wildcoast Perfumery, who donated a portion of its proceeds to our work.

Barbara Brown Art, who is donating 5% of proceeds from the sales of her art.

Zula Jewelry, who are donating $1 from every cedar piece of jewelry to the campaign.

And Elastic Email, Seaflora Skincare, and Corvidae Environmental Consulting, who have all been monthly donors since 2016, 2020, and 2022 respectively!

Your continued support makes our important work possible and we’re extremely grateful!

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Thank You to Our Amazing Business Supporters!

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We would like to extend a massive thank you to the following businesses for generously supporting the old-growth campaign.

Thank you to:

WildPlay Element Parks, whose Canadian division voted to contribute their 1% For The Planet donation to Ancient Forest Alliance.

Patagonia Victoria for not only their ongoing support, but who have graciously been selling AFA merchandise in their store for over a year now. If you’ve had your eye on a Big Lonely Doug tee or AFA tote bag, head to Patagonia’s storefront at 616 Yates St. in Victoria to scoop one up for yourself!

Flow Motion Aerials and West Coast Trail Bus Express Inc. for their ongoing generous gifts.

Your support makes our important work possible and we’re extremely grateful!