AWARE Whistler

AWARE Whistler www.awarewhistler.org
Whistler's Environmental Charity since 1989

AWARE is a member driven charity that has worked since 1989 to protect the natural environment in Whistler and the Sea to Sky through advocacy and speaking up about key environmental issues, while empowering others to do the same through science-based research and education. We work towards a vision of a knowledgeable community that is engaged and empowered to preserve and enhance the environment on which it depends.

What if fundraising was easier than you thought?You don’t need a huge event, a massive budget or a complicated plan. You...
09/01/2026

What if fundraising was easier than you thought?

You don’t need a huge event, a massive budget or a complicated plan. You could host a bake sale, donate a portion of sales, organise a staff BBQ, run a raffle, or simply ask for donations instead of birthday gifts.

Big or small, every fundraiser could also help protect Whistler’s environment 🌄

We’ve created a Fundraising Toolkit packed with ideas and practical tips to help you get started.

Have an idea? Let’s make it happen.

👉 Download our Fundraising Toolkit today and get started.

https://awarewhistler.org/resources-reports/resources/

Did you know that not everything labelled "compostable" can actually be processed in local composting facilities? For si...
08/26/2026

Did you know that not everything labelled "compostable" can actually be processed in local composting facilities?

For single-use food and drinks containers, look for the 👊 BPI compostable logo 👊. You can place these, any any food scraps they contain, straight into the ORGANICS waste stream, as it it fully compostable.

If you don't see the BPI logo, clean it out and place it in the CONTAINERS stream. It isn't compostable in the BC facilities but it can still be recycled.

Read our latest blog post to learn more about where different waste streams end up on our website.

If you work in a hotel or restaurant, we can help you understand more about what goes in your organics bin through our From Waste to Action program.

The Valley Trail connects all Whistler's neighbourhoods from Function Junction in the south to Emerald in the north, pas...
08/24/2026

The Valley Trail connects all Whistler's neighbourhoods from Function Junction in the south to Emerald in the north, passing through the Village, Upper Village and Creekside, as well as other residential areas on the way.

It's not just for enjoying in the summer though! Whistler already has the systems in place to support year‑round cycling. From the Valley Trail snow clearing in the winter, lit night routes, sheltered bike parking, and transit bike racks, make these sustainable habits last and cycle all year round.



Photos from:
Go Whistler
Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW)

https://www.whistler.com/activities/valley-trail/

The Whistler Farmers Market is on tomorrow! Help make this event zero waste by visiting our zero waste station. We have...
08/22/2026

The Whistler Farmers Market is on tomorrow!

Help make this event zero waste by visiting our zero waste station. We have six different streams that accomodate all waste including:

- Flexible plastics
- Refundables
- Containers
- Paper
- Organics
- Landfill

Come and chat to our zero waste hero who will be on site for all your zero waste needs!

Plastic bags. Chip bags. Pouches. Overwrap.A lot of these flexible plastics can be recycled in B.C. ♻️ But not in your r...
08/19/2026

Plastic bags. Chip bags. Pouches. Overwrap.

A lot of these flexible plastics can be recycled in B.C. ♻️ But not in your regular recycling bin.

Did you know, flexible plastics have their own recycling stream in B.C.?

Here in Whistler you can use a the dedicated flexible plastics bins. Look for the pink signs!

The rule of thumb? 👇

If it’s plastic, flexible and packaging - check before you chuck it.

Just make sure it’s empty, clean and dry.

And remember: not everything that looks like plastic is recyclable. Compostable packaging, garbage bags, cellophane and plastic-lined paper are some of the items that don’t belong in the flexible plastics stream.

♻️ Not sure? Check Recycle B.C.'s Waste Wizard before it goes in the garbage.

Have you harvested some of your crops already this season? Because we have!This is the latest harvest going directly to ...
08/14/2026

Have you harvested some of your crops already this season? Because we have!

This is the latest harvest going directly to the food bank from boxes at Cheakamus Community Gardens and Spruce Grove. The food bank is visited over 20,000 times a year, we have a number GROW boxes dedicated to growing fresh produce for the food bank.

Huge shout out to Sydney (pictured) and Paddy (picture taker) as well as the Activate & Connect crew who have all been helping out with this project. 👊💚

If you want to get involved, join the bi-weekly Community Crew evening at Cheakamus Community Gardens, the next is on Aug 25th.

Community Crew is tomorrow! Come and hang out with us tomorrow evening at Cheakamus Community Gardens.Whether you have a...
08/10/2026

Community Crew is tomorrow! Come and hang out with us tomorrow evening at Cheakamus Community Gardens.

Whether you have a garden box or not, to come on down to learn, share and garden together. Finish each evening with drinks apres on the deck! BYOB.

📆 11 August
📍Cheakamus Community Gardens
⏰ 6PM - 7.30PM

08/07/2026

Introducing... the Community Crew

Biweekly on Tuesdays we will be gathering at the Cheakamus Community Garden to learn, share, and garden together. The first is on August 11, 6PM.

Whether we take on a large project or learn about plants from a member of our community, it will be an opportunity to be together and build community.

This community crew is open to anyone, whether you have a garden box or not, to come on down to learn, share and garden together. Finish each evening with drinks apres on the deck! BYOB.

RSVP here: https://form-can.keela.co/community-crew-rsvp

📆 11 August
📍Cheakamus Community Gardens
⏰ 6PM - 7.30PM

AWARE invites you to join a community of like-minded people for monthly Green Drinks - next week!Where: Whistler Racket ...
08/06/2026

AWARE invites you to join a community of like-minded people for monthly Green Drinks - next week!

Where: Whistler Racket Club
When: Thursday 13 August, 6PM

Previously .whistler, AWARE will be hosting Green Drinks going forward.

This is a monthly opportunity to anyone and everyone interested in all things climate and sustainability. Get involved in environmental action in Whistler, learn from sustainability professionals and make friends!

🔁 Every second Thursday of the month

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PO Box 1370
Whistler, BC
V0N1B0

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