Join us for our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, December 8th at 6:30pm at the Nakusp Senior's Hall! We are looking for more board members, and we will be discussing opportunities for members and other interested volunteers to join the Society's committees. Please RSVP by emailing al.caribou.society@gmail.com to attend in person (there is limited seating …
Community Lichen Picking Event – October 15th 10am
Come pick lichen with us! The Arrow Lakes Caribou Society is organizing a lichen pick for anyone wanting to volunteer this Saturday, October 15th! Please bring your own food and water to the south trailhead access of the Kuskanax Creek Nakusp Hot Springs trail (previously known as the Preemption Development Area), also now known as …
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Central Selkirk Caribou Maternity Pen Video
The Arrow Lakes Caribou Society was pleased to work with Christine Nielsen on a video project showcasing the Central Selkirk Caribou Maternity Pen. The video explains the importance of maternity penning for this species at risk, and details the project objectives moving forward into year two of maternity pen operations, and beyond. Special thanks to …
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Maternity Pen Project Year One
Now that the caribou captured during year one of the Maternity Pen Project operations have been released from the Central Selkirk Caribou Maternity Pen, ALCS is evaluating the outcomes of the first project year and starting planning for year two operations. Next caribou capture is planned for Spring 2023. ALCS wants to express its appreciation …
Happy World Caribou Day! – And new calves!
World Caribou Day is today, June 6th! Celebrate our love of caribou with us, with the theme Getting to Know Caribou and a slogan of A Brighter Future for Caribou! This celebratory day, created by the Caribou Conservation Breeding Foundation brings accessible education and involvement to the public to help a species at risk. Find …
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Additional Supporters
The Arrow Lakes Caribou Society would like to acknowledge recently additional supporters! Thank you very much for your donated work, materials, supplies, and time! And, the Arrow Lakes Caribou Society would like to acknowledge that all photos taken of caribou during the 2022 Caribou Capture were taken and donated generously by Cory DeStein Photography.
2% for Conservation – Community Partner Program
The Arrow Lakes Caribou Society is now a community partner of the 2% for Conservation organization! The Community Partner Program makes it easy for 2% of members to find conservation efforts, via the map, organization name, and 2%'s website. 2% for Conservation is an organization dedicated to certifying that at least 1% of an organization's …
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Capture of Caribou for Central Selkirk Caribou Pen
CARIBOU CAPTURE SUCCESSFUL FOR CENTRAL SELKIRK MATERNITY PEN The Arrow Lakes Caribou Society was successful on March 24th capturing seven adult females and one yearling female caribou from three locations northeast of Nakusp. The caribou are in the maternity pen and adapting nicely. The combined effort of 32 people divided into three teams made this …
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Auction Fundraiser for ALCS
Win a three-day cat ski/snowboarding trip with Mustang Powder Lodge from April 5th-7th, 2022! The holiday package includes guided skiing, meals, and accommodation. Check out this auction item, and to bid on our 32auctions.com page here: https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/95515/auctions/120864/auction_items/3619009 The auction closes Sunday, March 20th at 7:00PM PST. Good luck bidding!
Thank You to All of Our Supporters!
The following organizations have contributed to the Arrow Lakes Caribou Society Maternity Pen Project in various meaningful ways. We are very appreciative of their continued support; thank you!
Arrow Lakes Caribou Society 