Habitat Acquisition Trust

Connect with conservation leaders in our community, including Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada; Ken Cossey, Tsawout Lands Manager; local MPs and MLAs, many other presenters, and representatives from local conservation organizations and governments.

The 10^th annual Conservation Connection forum brings together organizations working on environmental issues in our region to build partnerships and capacity.  This full day forum is organized by Habitat Acquisition Trust and sponsored by Continuing Studies Royal Roads University.  There will be mix of topical, facilitated discussions, and capacity-building workshops.  This year will include sessions on fundraising and planned giving, land use planning on First Nations land, linking academic research with conservation initiatives, an Open Space session, and “big picture” politics and local conservation with regional MPs and MLAs.

Any individual who works or volunteers for a not-for-profit organization is welcome to register under the Not-for-Profit rate.

For more information, keep an eye on our Conservation Connection page, where the agenda and speaker list will be posted.  Online registration at Royal Roads University will be open soon.

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HAT is thrilled to announce the 9th Annual Conservation Connection Forum at Royal Roads University. 

Join with other members of the conservation community to share ideas, find new ways to overcome challenges, and build relationships with others passionate about the environment. This full day forum will take place on Friday September 18th, 2009. Featuring Keynote Speaker Maeve Lydon from Common Ground Community Mapping Network and the University of Victoria Office of Community Based Research, and a special fundraising session with Kim Klein, internationally renowned Fundraising Trainer and Consultant. 

Click here for more information on the forum and to register.

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HAT's 8th annual Conservation Connection forum at the Burnside Gorge Community Centre was a hotbed of discussion, learning and collaboration.

Thanks to our many speakers: Dave Fraser (MOE, pictured), Andrew Harcombe (NCC), John Morton (consultant), Lynne Milnes (UVic), Jane Buzza (Fundraiser), Russ Fuoco (Saanich), Naomi Devine (UVic), Jenny Feick (MOE), Guy Dauncey (BCSEA), Tara MacDonald (VolVic), Mariko Bayley (VolVic), Megan MacDonald (VolVic), Judith Cullington (connsultant, UFSI), Bob Cox (consultant), Andrea Barnett (Ducks Unlimited), Dr. Bill Code (IFA) Matthew Kemshaw (Lifecycles), Lana Popham (Barking Dog Vinyard), Nikki Wright (SeaChange) Garry Fletcher (Consultant), and Michael Dunn (GICEL).

Topics included: fundraising, MOE's new Conservation Framework, climate change, volunteers, the Wetland Stewardship Partnership, Local Food production and consumption, marine conservation, and more.

The Conservation Connection Forum has been generously funded and supported by the Victoria Foundation. In addition Serious Coffee, PSC Natural Foods, Silk Road Tea, Planet Organic and the Rocky Mountain Muffin Company will be donating food and beverages at the event. A sincere thank you goes out to all our sponsors without whom HAT would not be able to operate the forum.

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The Conservation Connection Forum is Friday September 19 - that's next week!  If you would like to find out more about the forum or register, click here! It's a great opportunity to network with local environmental organizations, develop your organization's capacity, and learn about issues that affect our environment.  Registration is $25 for non-profit groups, and $30 for everyone else - and that includes a delicious organic lunch!  Read more for a draft agenda, presenter bios and more.

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Conservation Connection Forum update!

The forum is taking shape and we are very pleased to announce our Keynote Speaker, Dave Fraser of the Ministry of Environment, who will be speaking about the new conservation framework.

The Forum will feature sessions on fundraising, volunteering, local food issues, wetlands best management practices, the green by-laws toolkit, climate change and marine ecosystems.

We encourage you to register by Friday September 5th, by calling the office at 250-995-2428 or register online by clicking here.

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