Yukon Conservation Society

Territorial Parks Closure

Yukoners love the outdoors, and with the weather starting to warm up many have been looking forward to getting outside, not only for their physical health, but also to enjoy the benefits that nature provides in improving mental health, and in reducing stress and anxiety. YCS agrees with the Yukon Government that the safety of users and staff at Territorial Parks must be a priority in response to COVID-19. While infrastructure and staffing at the parks will be closed, green spaces and trails will remain open as long as users continue to maintain effective physical distancing.

We encourage everyone to take advantage of the continued access of trails but would like to remind everyone to #LeaveNoTrace, and be sure to pack out any garbage you take with you. There will be no bin pickup while the parks are closed.

To see the Yukon Government news bulletin on the closures, click here. https://yukon.ca/en/news/parks-and-campgrounds-opening-delayed-until-june

Photo: Kusawa Lake by Davon Callander

2020 Annual General Meeting TELECONFERENCE

Become a YCS member prior to our AGM on Tue., March 24 at 6pm, so that you can vote on new Board members and other important matters. Join here.

Tuesday March 24, 2020.

6pm TELECONFERENCE

Call in number: 1-888-289-4573

Participant code: 477-4417#

Please call in between 5:45 and 5:55pm

YCS staff working from home following the advice of Yukon’s chief medical officer - COVID-19

Please note that all YCS staff are still hard at work, but working from home. The office is closed to public access until further notice. If you need to reach a YCS staff member, please get in touch via email. Email addresses can be found under Who We Are --> Our Team.

Lands and Peoples Reconciliation Model Sunday Jan 19th

Presentation and Discussion by Joe Copper Jack.

Sunday January 19th 3:30pm

Downstairs meeting room at the Whitehorse Library.

Conservation Conversation Wens Jan 15

Wednesday January 15, 2020

noon-1pm

Bring your lunch, we have a kettle and a microwave.

Dinner with a side of hope: Living the Change

Movie Night, Jan 29th

Conservation Conversation

The week after the Tread Lightly newsletter there will be a recurring Brown Bag Lunch event at YCS.

YCS Holiday Open House

Friday Dec 13, Open house from 4, Pot luck from 5pm, award presentations at 6.

As the end of 2019 draws near, join us to celebrate all the amazing achievements from the past year.

All are welcome.

Nominations closed for the 2019 Gerry Couture Stewardship Award.

The Gerry Couture Stewardship award fosters public awareness of, and appreciation for, the personal dedication required to conserve and manage the Yukon's natural resources. The award consists of a Gerry Couture Stewardship Medal and a $1000 prize. Deadline for nominations or applications is Friday Nov. 1.