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BCnature Winter 202229Financial Counsel that Stands ApartPHOTO COURTESY AMERICAN FRIENDS OF CANADIAN CONSERVATIONSPONSORED BY:Frank ArnoldFinancial AdvisorEnduring Wealth Partners | Raymond James Ltd.T: 250.405.2420 or 1.866.515.2420 | : 250.405.2499F1000 – 1175 Douglas Street | Victoria BC | V8W 2E1frank.arnold@raymondjames.ca | www.enduringwealth.caOnce again, mushroom foraging was a popular outing for our families – from North Vancouver to Nicomekl (Surrey) to Nelson! The salmon run across BC this year has been varied – some rivers full of fish, and some rivers quite dry and treacherous for our finned friends. This remains a remarkable season for our clubs to learn about the salmon life cycle, how we can protect their habitats, and the powerful role this keystone species plays throughout the province. Many clubs enjoyed nature walks and hikes among their regional parks, they appreciated the changing colours of the season. Community partnerships are activated with lots of nature education and connection. One of our more enjoyable educational outings was held at Reifel Bird Sanctuary. We are sincerely grateful for all our nature mentors and nature club leaders and donors and supporters, who enable our families to learn about how to take action in tangible ways to contribute to a healthier planet!NatureKids BC is excited to welcome new and familiar families into the community as we begin 2023 and connect and learn together in nature. ΩDATES TO REMEMBERDec. 31, 2022 - Last day for 2022 DONATIONS for Charitable Tax receipts for current year tax filingJan. 31, 2023 - Club Support Grants deadlineFeb. 1, 2023 - Deadline for article/advertising in BCnature spring editionFeb. 1, 2023 - Registration opens for Annual General Meeting and Conference in LangleyFeb. 24, 2023 - Resolution submission deadlineMar. 15, 2023 - BC Nature Award submissionsMay 4, 2023 - First day of AGM - Langley, BCContinued from page 28Pond DippingPhoto: P. Koesnichenko