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Thanks to Sq'éwqel "Seabird Island Band" for inviting WildSafeBC to celebrate all the dad’s a week early.

Forty nine community members came over to say, “Hi” and learn all about wildlife. We shared stories of wildlife encounters. I gave the kiddos some swag they all wanted to give it to their dad or uncle. It really warmed my heart how giving these children were.

I was invited to an amazing lunch and we hope to return to the community for a few more events over the summer!

06/17/2026

Another important safety reminder in this hot weather! Open doors can lead to many different types of wildlife wandering into homes, including bears. Stay safe and hydrated, everyone! 🐻☀️

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06/17/2026

It's been a big week for BC's wild cats - yesterday, June 11, was International Lynx Day, and today, June 12, is National Cougar Day.

BC is home to three wild cat species: Cougar (Puma concolor), Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis), Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

Think you could tell them apart in the wild?

Fast field ID:
Long tail = cougar
Short tail with a solid black tip + giant furry feet + ear tufts = Canada lynx
Short tail with a white underside + smaller feet + smaller tufts = bobcat

If you see one, keep your distance and give it space. In a close, dangerous wildlife encounter, bear spray can be an important safety tool when carried and used properly.

P.S. Missed our ? Scroll back to watch the trail cam footage of these incredible cats in BC.

06/17/2026

Every year in September we hold a photo contest, and if you scroll back you'll see we've shared many of the entries. We're always blown away by the photos, and this week's image is no exception.

Erica Van Loon captured this amazing shot of a bobcat staring right back at her:

"High in the branches of a cedar tree, a bobcat peers straight into the camera, eyes sharp and unblinking. It's a reminder that in the wild, you never know who might be peacefully watching you - sometimes, you just have to remember to look up!"

Sharing this one in honour of International Lynx Day - bobcat (Lynx rufus) spotted in BC. 🐾

📸 Erica Van Loon (BC Goes Wild Photo Contest 2025 entry)

06/17/2026

Carrying bear spray but never practiced deploying it? Not a problem. Get familiar and build your confidence before you head out.

Download our free bear spray brochure: wildsafebc.com/resources/brochures/

Or, watch our free training video: wildsafebc.com/learn/bear-spray/

Stay prepared, stay safe.

06/05/2026

Help protect BC bats!🦇

The BC Community Bat Program (BC BATS), administered by the BC Conservation Foundation, leads critical bat conservation efforts across the province. With funding delays during the annual bat count season and the recent detection of white-nose syndrome near key roosts, support is urgently needed.

Your donation will help sustain essential monitoring, outreach, and response efforts to protect BC’s threatened bat populations at a critical time.

Learn more and donate today by using the below QR code or visiting here👉
https://gofund.me/05a804569