April 2011
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Apr 15th
June 2010
3 posts
Photos
Got some photos up here for those who are interested.
Jun 9th
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4000+
DONE! We made it back to Victoria after four days of touring. It was a kickass trip all around and we had a blast. Best of all, we got over $4000 in pledges for the Ancient Forest Alliance from folks as far away as St. John’s, Newfoundland. A resounding success. Thanks to everyone who supported us along the way — Adam, Darcy & Tom
Jun 7th
Jun 7th
May 2010
1 post
2450
We leave Thursday morning. So far, our pledges total $2450. THANK YOU EVERYONE!! We would love to round it up to a nice, even 3000 — so if you haven’t pledged yet, BE GENEROUS!
May 31st
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April 2010
7 posts
Big Tree Profile: the Red Creek Fir
The Red Creek Fir is the world’s largest Douglas fir. Growing on Crown lands, it is likely 1000+ years old. The Red Creek Fir is threatened by proposed logging on adjacent private lands owned by TimberWest, which would expose the tree to strong winter winds and potentially being blown down. Currently the tree itself and part of the surrounding patch of old-growth redcedars are within a...
Apr 29th
Support the Big Tree Tour!
The Big Tree Tour is a fundraiser for the Ancient Forest Alliance, a new organization working to protect British Columbia’s magnificent old-growth forests, and to ensure sustainable forestry jobs in the province. Eight riders intend to cycle from Victoria up the Cowichan River Valley, cross the Vancouver Island Range, descend into the wild west coast forest at Port Renfrew, then return on the...
Apr 19th
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Dates
Thursday June 3: Victoria to Lake Cowichan or further Friday June 4: arrive in Port Renfrew to AFA welcome Saturday June 5: touring around Renfrew area checking out huge trees  Sunday June 6: returning to Vic on the coast road
Apr 16th
For any of you who need reminding
It was awesome. Trip Report: Mount Baker Fundraiser 2008
Apr 6th
“Canada’s Gnarliest Tree” Discovered in the... →
Apr 4th
What is this?
260 kilometres around southern Vancouver Island. 4 days of cycling through city, farm and endangered forest. 100% fundraiser for the Ancient Forest Alliance. More info to come!
Apr 4th
Apr 4th