The Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC) is a non-profit charitable organization that addresses urban environmental issues in British Columbia.

Joined September 2009
435 Photos and videos
11 Oct 2024
We’ve been tasked with gathering input from the community—people like you—on how #wastereduction can be improved in the #metrovancouver and how we can take steps toward a circular economy. Learn more and get involved: bit.ly/SWMPU
1
48
4 Oct 2024
Complete a short #survey to impact the future of #wastemanagement in #metrovancouver : bit.ly/SWMPUsurvey
27
9 Sep 2024
There are spots still available in multiple #repair categories! Register for this free event aimed at #community building and #wastereduction in #metrovancouver Register now: spec.bc.ca/waste/repair-cafe
1
1
40
4 Sep 2024
Celebrating #NationalWildlifeDay by honoring the incredible #biodiversity right here in #MetroVancouver! From salmon swimming through streams to garter snakes slithering to sunny spots, our region has an array of wildlife that deserves protection, respect, and #healthyhabitats.
26
16 Aug 2024
Interested in #renewableenergies or #greentransportation? SPEC's Energy & Transportation Committee's upcoming monthly meeting will be in-person on Wednesday, August 21st from 6-7:30pm and you're invited! Register at trellis.org/trexaug21
28
24 Jul 2024
Thank you to @TELUS and the @FriendlyFuture for their generous grant to the SPEC #School #Gardens Program. We feel that every child deserves their own #schoolgarden and are so grateful for donors who feel the same way!
1
45
24 Jul 2024
Small #Farms Sessions are back for a workshop on #functionalmovement patterning for farmers! Learn more at bit.ly/SFS24 @CropthorneFarm @arochacanada #bcag
1
19
18 Jul 2024
Free #Networking opportunity this Friday! The #RenewableEnergy eXperience (tREX) is a free walking tour that explores the #renewableenergy assets in #Olympic Village. Learn about #energy generation and usage in #Vancouver. Learn more and register trellis.org/trexjuly19
1
84
SPEC retweeted
We have started observing nesting behavior at the heron colony, and have started our regular heron surveys. Check out the Heron Cam at @VancouverParkBoard 's website. 📸 Frank Lin vancouver.ca/parks-recreatio…
2
7
13
1,044
19 Mar 2024
Happy #firstdayofspring - What signs of #spring have you seen in your community?
39
5 Mar 2024
Join the SPEC Zero Waste Committee's upcoming March meeting, where we welcome Brian, SPEC's #RepairCafe Coordinator, for a discussion on what what repair cafes are, how they got started, and ways that individuals can participate. Learn more at spec.bc.ca/events
1
36
1 Mar 2024
Join SPEC Ecosystem Services team for the first Small #Farm Session of 2024! This discussion will be facilitated by Kareno Hawbolt and Kimi Hendess of Sweet Digz Farm and will include a shared community lunch. Learn more at bit.ly/sfsresilience @SweetDigzFarm @ubcfarm
27
23 Feb 2024
Dig into our first Small #Farm Sessions on March 24! Discuss the challenges of small scale #agriculture and building farmer #resilience with @SweetDigzFarm Register now at bit.ly/SFSresilience
17
SPEC retweeted
We are thrilled to announce that on March 18, politicians from across party lines & young climate activists will be hosting a town hall event on the Youth Climate Corps. Register now to host a watch party in your area 🎉 goodgreenjobsforall.ca/march…
1
11
15
700
21 Feb 2024
The First SPEC Repair Cafe of 2024 was featured on CBC! Learn more about the program from our volunteers by watching the video on CBC cbc.ca/player/play/231003398…

23
17 Jan 2024
#Vancouver Master Recycler Conference is less than a week away. Learn more and register at masterrecyclervancouver.ca/c…
89
10 Jan 2024
The Farmland Ecosystem Services Project works with #smallscalefarms in #MetroVancouver to increase #ecosystem services provided on local farmlands. What small-scale farming topics are you interested in? Let us know at bit.ly/Smallfarmsurvey
28
4 Jan 2024
Pete Fry's keen interest in #circularsystems, commitment to reducing #environmental impact, and long list of community involvement will make for an interesting presentation at the Master Recycler #Conference! Learn more: bit.ly/MRVconference24
26
SPEC retweeted
The City of Vancouver says green bins will only be collected once every two weeks in January and February. The city says the change takes effect the week of Jan. 8. vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/0…
39
17
43
40,854