Rainwolves

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Created: Friday, 18 February 2011 14:59

At our Gala Dinner next month, HAT is pleased to have Dr. Chris Darimont speaking.  Chris is a Conservation Biologist and a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California (Santa Cruz).  Much of Chris’ research has focused on ecological and niche variation, particularly among predators – such as the unique behavioural adaptations of the wolves of the Great Bear Rainforest.  While the ecosystems of the Central Coast and those of southern Vancouver Island are quite different, the unique relationship between wolves, bears, salmon and people have played an important role in both.

Chris' research has helped us understand how wolves and salmon interact with other wildlife, and even plants, to help shape BC’s coastal forests into some of the richest, most productive forests on the planet.  Dr Darimont’s work, combined with his passion and spectacular photography, has led him to be featured in the National Geographic documentary Last Stand of the Great Bear, and to co-author of the award-winning book The Last Wild Wolves; Ghosts of the Great Bear Rainforest. His research has been recognized as well – in 2009 Discover magazine cited a paper Chris was the lead author of as number 30 on their list of the top 100 science stories.  Our understanding of the role of apex predators, particularly wolves and bears, in coastal forests as expanded greatly in the past decade as Chris and other conservation biologists use technology, and a great deal of patience, to reveal the hidden lives of these charismatic creatures.

Twyla Roscovich posted this short documentary entitled Last of Wild Wolves, featuring Chris and his colleagues at the Raincoast Conservation Society.

Tickets to 2011 Gala Dinner available now

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Created: Wednesday, 02 February 2011 18:37

Join us for this Green Tie event at the Fireside Grill on Thursday, March 10, 2011. Doors are at 6:00 pm, Introductions at 6:30 pm and Dinner is at 7:00 pm. The Fireside Grill is located at 4509 West Saanich Road.

HAT is pleased to announce its Gala Dinner on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Fireside Grill. This Green Tie Dinner is HAT’s premier fundraising event of the year, and we are pleased to be joined by distinguished guests, our host /A\ TV's Erick Thompson, keynote speaker Dr. Chris Darimont and noted jazz guitarist Rob Cheramy.

Other highlights include a silent auction featuring unique items donated by local businesses and the  presentation of HAT’s Conservation Legacy Award.

Our keynote speaker, Chris Darimont, from GreyStone Books:

Chris Darimont spent his formative years exploring the forests and tide pools of Canada’s west coast islands. Never far behind him was Kala, his family’s loyal canine companion. This legacy prepared Chris well to initiate and lead the research team that uncovered the fascinating natural history and science featured in The Last Wild Wolves (Ian McAllister, Paul C. Paquet, Chris Darimont). Chris worked closely with Ian to seamlessly integrate his team’s findings into the book’s first-person narrative.

Save Mary Lake: Live Web-a-thon this Thursday

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Created: Wednesday, 26 January 2011 09:44

The Save Mary Lake campaign is hosting a live webathon this Thursday, January 27 from 4pm to 8pm.  Join HAT and the campaign in person at Cabin 12 (607 Pandora St.), at the Save Mary Lake website, or by following  #marylake on Twitter!

New: Blue-grey Taildropper Survey report

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Created: Wednesday, 26 January 2011 09:19

Over the fall, HAT surveyed for new populations of the Blue-grey Taildropper, a small, endangered slug whose range in Canada is limited to a few sites on southern Vancouver Island.  Read the full report to find out what we learned.

Surveys for the Blue-grey Taildropper and other Gastropods at Risk with focus on Capital Regional District Parks, Fall 2010 (1020 kb pdf)