Events
2022 Events
Vancouver Pet Lover Show
November 5-6, 2022
PNE Coliseum, 100 N Renfrew St, Vancouver, BC
Registration available soon
The Fur-Bearers’ Board President Erin Ryan will be speaking about wildlife coexistence at the 2022 Vancouver Pet Lover show at the PNE Coliseum! We will also have an information booth. More details to come soon!
Delta Community Animal Expo
August 14, 2022, 10am – 3pm
Ladner Memorial Park (5010 47 Ave, Delta, BC)
Visit our information booth!
Burnaby Artisan Farmer’s Market
July 23, 2022, 10am – 2pm
4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC
Visit our information booth!
Fur Farming Panel for Humane Canada’s Summit, 2022
May 3 from 2-3pm PST
Register: https://humanecanada.swoogo.com/summit/begin
Fur farming needs to be scrutinized for the risk it poses to animal and human health. Employing a One Health/One Welfare lens our panel will focus on major issues and initiatives to improve the lives of fur farmed animals employing science, law and policy. Hear from experts Dr. Sara Dubois, Dr. Jan Hajek, The Fur-Bearers’ Executive Director Lesley Fox, Chief Kukpi7 Judy Wilson, and MP Nate Erskine-Smith.
Humane Canada’s 2022 Summit for Animals
May 3, 2022 at 1pm PST
Register: https://humanecanada.swoogo.com/summit/begin
Urban Wildlife Conflicts
The Fur-Bearers’ Michael Howie, along with lawyer Rebeka Breder, will discuss media sensationalism and communication failures regarding Stanley Park coyotes, lessons learned, potential legal liability and legal issues, and ways to prevent such a tragedy in the future.
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
March 22, 2022 at 10:30am PST
Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadas-environmental-superhero-the-beaver-virtual-wildlife-weeks-registration-246551240397
Canada’s Environmental Superhero: The Beaver!
Much more than a furry face, beavers can increase biodiversity, improve water quality, minimize flood risk, AND fight forest fires! Join us to learn more about these incredible animals, the important role they play in our ecosystems, and how humans can help recognize the beaver’s superhero status. Hosted by Lesley Fox of The Fur-Bearers.
2021 Events
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
50th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, October 2, 12 noon – 4pm
Visit our information booth!
3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver, BC
The Fur-Bearer’s Read-a-thon Fundraising Event
August 9 – August 16, 2021
Webinar – Fur Farming in BC
Panel discussion featuring Dr. Sara Dubois from BC SPCA, Kukpi7 (Chief) Judy Wilson from the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Kelly Butler from Humane Society Intl, infectious disease specialist, Dr. Jan Hajek & Lesley Fox from The Fur-Bearers.
Monday, July 12, 2021 at 4pmPT
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkclFUUCy00
The Fur-Bearers 2021 AGM
Wednesday, July 7 at 5pmPT
Registration: https://thefurbearers.com/blog/register-for-the-fur-bearers-2021-agm/
Winnipeg Humane Society
Wildlife Week – All About Beavers
Monday, July 5, 2021 5pmPT
Register: Winnipeg Humane Society Facebook Event
Tea with the ED
Friday, June 25, 2021
12 noon PT
Meet & great, Q&A with Lesley Fox, Fur-Bearer’s Executive Director
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HlUg1cfARSaCxxsL6bt78Q?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=4828ea9d-931e-40bb-8392-32c608662e96
Born Free USA presents:
End the Crushing Cruelty: International Perspectives on Trapping
May 19, 2021, 12pm ET
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cb3FBB0eS6iPkodqQNAgqA
Clements Awards – ONLINE!
Friday, February 26, 2021
5:30pmPT/8:30pmEST
More info/to register: https://thefurbearers.com/blog/announcing-the-2021-clements-award-winners/
Animal Justice Academy
January 25 – March 5, 2021
Week 1: The State of Animals Exploited for Fur and Other Textiles
Week 3: Getting Political at the Local Level
Registration free: AnimalJusticeAcademy.com
2020 Events
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre – ONLINE!
Talk by The Fur-Bearers “Wild Neighbours”
Wed. Sept 16, 2020 at 1pm
Online for more info/register: https://www.lynncanyonecologycentre.ca
Canadian Animal Law Conference – ONLINE!
September 11-13, 2020
Online/registration required at www.canadiananimallawconference.ca
Featuring Lesley Fox, Executive Director for The Fur-Bearers
Vegtoria
July 18, 2020 from 11 – 6pm – CANCELLED
Centennial Square
Victoria, BC
Busy as a Beaver – with the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre – ONLINE!
June 26, 2020 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Featuring Lesley Fox, Executive Director for the Fur-Bearers who will be talking about beavers!
Online presentation – register at eventbrite.ca, or lynncanyonecologycentre.ca
Blueridge Good Neighbor Day – CANCELLED
June 14, 2020 11-3 pm
Blueridge Elementary School
North Vancouver, BC
Children’s Animal WelFair – CANCELLED
May 28, 2020 10 – 3pm
Science World
Vancouver, BC
Nerd Nite Victoria – ONLINE!
May 20, 2020 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Featuring Lesley Fox, Executive Director for the Fur-Bearers who will be talking about beavers!
Online presentation – visit Nerd Night Facebook for details
|https://www.facebook.com/nerdniteyyj/
Hamilton Veg Fest – CANCELLED
May 2, 2020
Ancaster Fairgrounds
Hamilton, ON
Wildlife Week Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre – CANCELLED
Talk by The Fur-Bearers “Living With Our Wild Neighbors”
March 17, 2020 at 1pm
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
North Vancouver, BC
