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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…
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…
#AwareEarthWeek Inspires, Educates, and Empowers
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…
Get Involved and Celebrate Earth Week 2024 in Whistler with AWARE
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…
Donor Profile: Kim Tindal
Meet one of AWARE’s board directors, supporter and donor: Kim Tindal of Vessel Refillery What motivated you to contribute to AWARE? AWARE’s presence in Whistler is critical to the resort’s future – the programming and…
How to Be a Responsible Tourist
Whether you’re planning your next trip or are about to embark on it, have you considered the impact your trip has on the communities you visit? Your conscious lifestyle doesn’t have to go on holiday…
Donor Profile: Cathy Jewett
Meet one of AWARE’s founding members, supporter, and donor: Cathy Jewett. Cathy has lived in Whistler for nearly fifty years, is heavily involved in community organizations, and is currently a Councilor at the Resort Municipality of Whistler…