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Happy World Migratory Bird Day friends! Today people all over the world will be celebrating this global campaign which aims to raise awareness of migratory birds and the need for international cooperation to conserve them. For more info, check out worldmigratorybirdday.org

Check out our new sign, ...Milner Gardens & Woodland is excited to be part of The Whale Trail! Download the WhaleReport app to log your🐳sightings Learn more 👉 thewhaletrail.org #VIUNews #VIUMilnerGardens #AmazingPlacesMABR #myPQB #exploreNanaimo #explorevancouverisland

Nanaimo & Area Land Trust (NALT) is hosting a bottle drive at the Lucky’s Liquor Store parking lot at Country Club Centre tomorrow. Proceeds will go to local water stewardship initiatives, aligning with SDGs 11 & 14! nalt.bc.ca/events #bottledrive #waterstewardship #SDGs

Until Nov 24, the RDN is partnering with the Cowichan Valley Regional District and experts across BC to present a series of free online webinars surrounding energy-efficient solutions. This supports #SDGs 7 & 11! rdn.bc.ca/2021-fall-webi… 📸 RDN #FastFactFriday #energy

Save Estuary Land Society is running a 50/50 jackpot draw to raise funds for their eagle preserve, which aligns with SDG 15 - life on land. The winner takes half the jackpot! Grab your tickets at: eaglepreserve.rafflenexus.com 📸 Melanie Leeson #eaglepreserve #SDGs #fastfactfriday

Milner Christmas Magic 2021 outdoor festival of lights! Experience the magic of thousands of holiday lights & festive window displays Dec 3-5, 10-12 & 17-19 5pm-8pm viewing until 8:30pm FMI: milnergardens.viu.ca/special-events #VIUMilnerGardens #myPQB #exploreNanaimo #exploreVancouverIsland

Want to stay up-to-date on regional research, initiatives, and events? Make sure to subscribe to the MABR’s bi-monthly newsletter! Our next issue comes out on December 1st. Subscribe at: mabr.ca/newsletter Or view our most recent issue here: bit.ly/32fH7Df

Learn about research happening in biospheres across Canada. youtube.com/watch?v=UwdNF6… Featuring MABR, Waterton Biosphere Reserve, Redberry Lake BR, Tsá Tué Biosphere and Georgian Bay Biosphere. #Biosphere #Research #Canada

On today’s #FastFactFriday, we’re sharing the good news about ebikes! BC supports the use of electric bikes by removing PST from ebike sales. This supports health and wellness (SDG 3), affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), and the environment (SDGs 13 & 15). 📸 BC Gov

Looking for work? 🧰 VIU has its very own online job-posting board for students & alumni with more than 3,000 employers registered. Registering for CareerVIU is quick and easy – all you need is your SRS username and password! studentemployment.viu.ca #studentwork #jobs #careers

Who’s hoping for more snow in the forecast?! Here’s some photos of an MABR winter wonderland to get you in the spirit! 📸 Striking Balance #snow #winterwonderland #mountain #biosphereregion

By next summer, 2 of our region’s #AmazingPlaces will be connected by a trail! A multi-use trail is currently in the design phase, and will connect Rathtrevor Beach and Parksville Community Park. This advances SDG 3 and SDG 11. #FastFactFriday bit.ly/31LIqK3

#RDN approved $300K in grants through the Zero Waste Recycling Funding Program, which will expand the recycling materials in current recycling programs, to reduce landfill waste. This supports #SDG11, #SDG12, and #SDG17. More at: bit.ly/3saLo5O #FastFactFriday

The West Coast Crew installed a MOTUS tower at Englishman River Estuary! Part of a network of towers that track shorebird movements throughout the Americas, MOTUS will help us understand the use of stopover sites on Vancouver Island and the Pacific Flyway. #birds #research

Did you know that VIU’s ElderCollege offers a Saturday Speaker Series? Check out their website to register for some interesting online presentations! adm.viu.ca/eldercollege/s…

Get ready to participate in this year’s Great Backyard Bird Count from Feb 18-21! Organized by Cornell Lab & Birds Canada, this is a chance to be a scientist in your backyard or favourite birding spot. birdcount.org/participate/ #biospherereserve #birds #greatbackyardbirdcount