Whistler’s second annual Party for the Planet is set to take over the Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC) on Sunday, April 27, capping off Earth Week with a high-energy fundraiser blending live music, silent auction prizes,…

Whistler, BC (December 19, 2024) – In a powerful speech delivered at an awareness event on December 17, AWARE’s Executive Director, Pegah Pourkarimi, called for collective action to protect Whistler’s vulnerable natural spaces.

“We chose to partner with AWARE because of its community impact and commitment to preserving the environment. AWARE has a long history of exemplary community involvement and broad connections with both residents and businesses.”

Whistler, BC (October 25, 2024) – Green For Life Environmental (GFL) is proud to announce the Association for Whistler Area Residents for the Environment (AWARE) as its new Whistler Community Partner. This partnership marks a significant…

October is Circular Economy Month, a time to rethink how we consume and interact with resources. This initiative encourages a shift from the traditional linear economy.

Summer is in full swing, and our GROW gardeners are reaping the rewards! Spruce Grove, Myrtle Philip, and Alpha Lake Greenhouses are bursting with delicious tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, peas, herbs, and lettuces. This year’s crop…

The board of directors at AWARE are pleased to announce the appointment of its new Executive Director, Pegah Pourkarimi (she/her). An entrepreneur with experience working with non-profits in Canada and abroad, Pegah was selected after…

By the Numbers: In the Dirt Together This past Sunday, June 2, 2024, AWARE and Whistler Blackcomb joined forces for an unforgettable EpicPromise Day adventure at our GROW Community Greenhouse location at Alpha Lake. EpicPromise…

Hey there, fellow riders! If you’ve been soaking up the biking in Whistler recently, you’ll know that biking season has been in full swing for weeks. The trails have been buzzing with activity, and there’s…

Thanks to everyone who joined AWARE to celebrate Earth Day! We appreciate our community partners, staff and volunteers who came together to organize six events leading up to Earth Day on April 22, 2024. This…

“With great power comes great responsibility. This means the responsibility to protect Whistler’s natural spaces (and the interconnected global climate systems that support them) is huge indeed. Thankfully, we have AWARE, a homegrown group of…

Every April 22, individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life unite in a global effort to advance sustainability and climate action, marking the annual Earth Day. This year, AWARE has rallied community partners to…