Rocks, Linen… and a Tin of Sardines
I’m sitting and my computer today … and you know what that means. Blog day. It’s been one of those…
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An interview with Eva Hartmann, Executive Director at Interior Wildlife
In this interview, Ryan Cope speaks with Eva Hartmann, the Executive Director for the Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society, located in…
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Worksheet: Junior researchers in the forest
This worksheet (ages 8+) is designed to help youth tap into their curiosity about forests and guide their exploration. Specifically,…
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Mapping thermal refuges: Identifying critical cooling centres for salmon in the Coldwater River
As climate change drives river temperatures to record highs across Western North America, the ability of salmon to survive depends…
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HNC Feature: “No Place like Home: The Missing Key to Our Housing Crisis”
Jessica Barrett, author of No Place Like Home: The Missing Key to Our Housing Crisis, writes, “most people actually yearn…
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After dark with the Southern Residents
Raincoast’s hydrophone deployed off of Pender Island captured nearly five hours of Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW) vocalizations during an…
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New mapping reveals critical “cooling centres” for salmon in the warming Coldwater River
MERRITT, BC – As rivers across Western North America face climate change-driven record-breaking temperatures, Raincoast Conservation Foundation, in partnership with…
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Decoding killer whale communication is key to defending their home
Killer whales are facing many threats – prey depletion, contaminants, and climate change among them. But one threat is invisible…
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Guide to public comments on proposed regulations to protect Southern Resident killer whales
The Government of Canada is seeking public feedback on proposed amendments to the Marine Mammal Regulations that would strengthen protections…
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Letter in support of the proposed increase of a 1,000m approach distance for Southern Resident killer whales
The Government of Canada is seeking public feedback on proposed amendments to the Marine Mammal Regulations that would strengthen protections…
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Attuning to the Spring Season: Perspectives from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Herbalism & Shiatsu!
Table Of Contents The season of spring is a time of renewal, growth and new beginnings. With the days gradually…
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Building community in nature
Last year, I had the privilege to spend three days on the Achiever with the Raincoast team and three incredible…
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Antibiotic therapy an effective treatment and diagnostic tool for children with persistent Lyme disease, study finds
Antibiotic therapy is not only a safe and effective method of treating persistent Lyme disease in children, it’s also a…
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Help us give killer whales a voice
Last December, Raincoast launched the first phase of our killer whale communication campaign. Thanks to your generosity, we attained our…
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Tick-borne infections can trigger bipolar disorder in children, study suggests
Psychiatrists should recognize the role that infectious diseases play in mental illness and screen their patients for them, says a…
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Seasonal shifts in a wolf’s life
Wolves live in tune with the changing seasons, their lives shaped by rhythm and ecology. In late winter, from January…
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Grizzly dreams
It is hard to imagine a more peaceful and beautiful scene than a grizzly bear napping in a coastal estuary…
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The Work Behind the Work
The past two weeks have been very busy… and yet when I look around the studio, there aren’t many finished…
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Coastal Ghosts
Often, when you go looking for sea wolves, it can feel like you’re trying to find ghosts. You find their…
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April 2026 Fiddle Jam
Don’t miss our April Jam with one of our faves, Miriam Sonstenes leading us! Yes, it’s the Good Friday holiday,…
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French Balfolk Workshop for Fiddle/Other Instruments & Rhythm/Chord Players
The VFS is so pleased to host a French Balfolk Fiddle/Other Instruments & Rhythm/Chord Workshop with the band Vinta, on…
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In an era of scarcity, the Pacific Salmon Treaty must strengthen conservation
Pacific salmon don’t heed borders. After leaving their natal rivers and spending years roaming the North Pacific, they have to…
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CCIRA Winter Gathering: Working Together on Nation-led Priorities
In late February, CCIRA hosted our Winter Gathering at Tigh-Na-Mara, in Parksville, BC, on Vancouver Island. With 50 participants from…
