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Donor Story: ZipTrek EcoTours

AWARE receives generous donation from ZipTrek EcoTours Whistler.

AWARE and RMOW: Educating Whistler’s Residents and Visitors on Zero Waste

Each summer, Whistler’s parks and Farmer’s Market transform into hubs of environmental education and action thanks to the ongoing partnership between AWARE and the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW). Discover more about the program here.

AWARE Calls on RMOW To Make Climate Action Non-Negotiable in 2026

This petition was created for Whistler and concerned residents, calling on the RMOW to make climate action a core, fully funded priority in the 2026 municipal budget. Click to find out more about this advocacy…

Sea to Sky Youth Engagement Pivotal in Local Environmental Issues

One of our most prized assets as a destination (place to visit) is the access to nature and its awesomeness. But the local stewards are in need of a fresh vision and a new generation…

Preserve Our Old Growth Forests

Hear about a recent field trip where the AWARE team joined local biologist Bob Brett on a guided hike through the Jane Lakes area, one of Whistler’s last remaining intact old-growth forest ecosystems.

Zero Waste Heroes at RBC Granfondo

The Zero Waste Heroes have partnered with the RBC Granfondo event for the past couple of years, a one-day cycling event between Vancouver and Whistler. Discover the Zero Waste stats from years gone by and…

Zero Waste Heroes at Arc’teryx Academy

The Zero Waste Heroes have partnered with Arc’teryx Academy in Squamish for two years, heading into our third year or partnership. The Arc’teryx Academy is one of many that the brand hosts, this one in…

Zero Waste Education Workshops Impact Report

Since 2017, AWARE has delivered the Zero Waste Educator role for the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD), providing workshops in local schools. Read this impact report to see the growth in numbers.

Unlogged and Irreplaceable: The Future of Whistler’s Jane Lakes Old-Growth Forests

Hear about a recent field trip where the AWARE team joined local biologist Bob Brett on a guided hike through the Jane Lakes area, one of Whistler’s last remaining intact old-growth forest ecosystems.