Impact
See how we’re progressing on our goals, the data that proves our impact, and the real stories behind the change we’re creating.
Strategic Plans
2024 – 2027 Strategic Plan
The AWARE Board is pleased to present our Strategic Plan for 2024-2027. In response to the challenges posed by climate change, biodiversity loss, and habitat protection, this plan outlines our strategy to re-engage the community,…
Impact Reports
AWARE 2024 Impact Report
You’ve powered A LOT of great wins for nature in Whistler in 2024. This report celebrates the best of the best. IMPACT AT A GLANCE The 2024 Impact Report is here. It’s a straightforward look…
Habitat and Biodiversity Panel and 2021 AGM Review
2021 continued to rock the boat! As unprecedented challenges continued to unfold, or turned out tenacious and unwilling to disappear, priorities and operations had to be reevaluated across the community. For AWARE, that meant revisiting…
Financial Reports
AWARE Whistler Financial Highlights 2024
AWARE Whistler saw strong growth in 2024, ending the year with a surplus thanks to increased grants, donations, and program revenue—supporting key environmental initiatives in the region.
Data & Statistics
Priority Habitat Framework
The updated Priority Habitat Framework and enhanced ecological mapping give us the tools to make informed decisions that safeguard our environment for generations to come. From preserving vital biodiversity to enhancing climate resilience, these priority…
GROW Program in Full Bloom: Cultivating Community and Sustainability
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…
GROWing Together: A Recap of Our EpicPromise Day Adventure
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…
Community Stories
Whistler’s Party for the Planet returns with community-powered climate action
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,…
AWARE Calls for Collective Action to Protect Whistler’s Vulnerable Natural Spaces
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.
GROW Program in Full Bloom: Cultivating Community and Sustainability
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…