Events

2023 Events

Wednesday, September 20, 10:30am – 5pmPT
Thursday, September 21, 10am – 3pmPT
Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC
Visit The Fur-Bearer’s information booth at the trade show.

Humane Canada’s 2023 Summit for Animals
Wednesday, May 3, 10:15 am to 3:15 pmPT
Thursday, May 4, 10am to 3pmPT
Victoria Conference Centre, Victoria, BC
Visit The Fur-Bearer’s information booth at the trade show.

Coexisting with beavers: Canada’s Eco-Hero!
Thursday, March 9, 5:30PT
Join The Fur-Bearer’s Executive Director, Lesley Fox to learn more about Canada’s icon, the beaver! Participants will be introduced to amazing facts about beavers and will explore the benefits of coexisting with the castor canadensis! Free event. Family-friendly via Zoom.

The Clements Awards
Thursday, February 23 at 5:30pmPT
The Clements Awards was created to highlight the outstanding work of the many wildlife advocates and animal lovers in Canada; in honour of long-time directors and leaders of The Fur-Bearers, George and Bunty Clements, these awards are presented to celebrate those who have followed in their footsteps as advocates for fur-bearing animals in Canada. Join us via Zoom for this online celebration!

Wildlife Rescue Society of Saskatchewan
Thursday, February 9, 5pmPT/7pmMT
Beaver: The Eco-Hero
Guest speaker, Executive Director for The Fur-Bearers, Lesley Fox: Beavers are the true superheroes. They clean water, create and maintain vital wetlands, prevent drought and change landscapes. Discover the incredible life of beavers and the positive role they play in our ecosystems. Participants will also be introduced to a variety of non-lethal strategies that promote coexistence with beavers.

2022 Events

University of British Columbia
Monday, November 21 at 11am
APBI/CONS 495 (Human Wildlife Conflict)
Guest speakers: The Fur-Bearers’ Executive Director, Lesley Fox & Director of Advocacy and Policy, Aaron Hofman.

Ignite Centre for E-Learning
Alberta
Monday, November 14 at 9am
Guest speaker: Executive Director for The Fur-Bearers, Lesley Fox
Private event

Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival
Real Fur Documentary
Saturday, November 12, 12:45 pm
Surrey City Hall, 13450 – 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC 
Film followed by Q & A w/ director Taimoor Choudhry & The Fur-Bearers
Tickets can be purchased online, general admission $15

Capilano University
Animal Law 101
Wednesday, November 9, 7pm
North Vancouver, BC
Guest speaker: Executive Director for The Fur-Bearers, Lesley Fox

Vancouver Pet Lover Show
November 5, 2022 10am – 7pm
November 6, 2022 10am – 5pm
PNE Coliseum, 100 N Renfrew St, Vancouver, BC
Tickets: https://www.ticketleader.ca/events/detail/pet-lover-show
The Fur-Bearers’ Board Vice President Ingrid Katzberg will be speaking about wildlife coexistence at the 2022 Vancouver Pet Lover show at the PNE Coliseum! We will also have an information booth. 

Webinar – Coexisting with Wildlife
October 3rd, 9:30am
The Cowichan Valley Naturalists’ Society
Private Event 

Canadian Animal Law Conference
September 16-18, 2022
Canadiananimallawconference.ca

Webinar – Beavers: The Eco-Hero!
August 18, 2022 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Beavers are the true superheroes. They clean water, create and maintain vital wetlands, prevent drought and change landscapes. Discover the incredible life of beavers and the positive role they play in our ecosystems. Great for kids ages 8-12 and families! 
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BGOB-XvVRRe_zhjgtE9k0w  

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!

BC SPCA Kids Camps!
The Fur-Bearers will be presenting activities this year at the following
BC SPCA Kids Camps.
Wed. July 20, BC SPCA VIRTUAL camp – Animal Careers
Wed. July 27, BC SPCA Nanaimo – Let’s Co-exist w/ Wildlife
Wed. Aug 3, BC SPCA Nanaimo – Let’s Co-exist w/ Wildlife
Mon. Aug 8, BC SPCA VIRTUAL camp – Let’s Co-exist w/ Wildlife
Wed. Aug 10, BC SPCA Nanaimo – Let’s Co-exist w/ Wildlife
Wed. Aug 17, BC SPCA Nanaimo – Let’s Co-exist w/ Wildlife
For more info, please visit: https://spca.bc.ca/programs-services/for-kids-teens/for-parents/workshops-summer-camps-youth-events/

Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Doors open at 6:30pm, talk starts at 7pm
Char’s Landing (4815 Argyle St, Port Alberni, BC)
Learn more about the animals that live in and around the Burde Street ponds, including beavers, endangered western painted turtles, red-legged frogs and a multitude of other creatures. Speakers include Lesley Fox of The Fur-Bearers, and Sandy McRuer of the Alberni Valley Nature Club. Free, all welcome.
For more info: burdestreetpond@gmail.com 

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.