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Juniper Ridge
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Donate a Car Canada accepts Vehicle Donations for the BC Parks Foundation. Free towing is provided in most areas across Canada, or you can drop off your vehicle to maximize your donation. When you donate your car, truck, RV, boat, or motorcycle to the BC Parks Foundation through Donate A Car Canada, it will either be recycled or sold at auction (depending on its condition, age and location). Donate a Car Canada will look after all the details to make it easy for the BC Parks Foundation to benefit. After your vehicle donation is complete, Canada Helps will send you a tax receipt and remit proceeds to BC Parks Foundation to be put to good use. Please click here to donate a vehicle.
Note that Canada Revenue Agency doesn’t allow charitable gift receipts for services.
Including a charitable gift to the BC Parks Foundation in your will is a great way to leave a legacy for generations to come. Following are different types of property that you may wish to include.
For your consideration, sample wording for your will could include the following. To make sure your gift is fulfilled, we encourage you to speak with a legal advisor when creating or modifying your will.
Funds
“I direct my executor to pay $____ to BC Parks Foundation, charitable registration number 731307492BW0001, it being my hope that it will be applied by the BC Parks Foundation to support the work of the BC Parks Foundation.”
Real Estate
I give the following property to BC Parks Foundation, charitable registration number 731307492BW0001, for its sole purposes, whether to sell and to use the net proceeds of sale to supports its endeavours or to keep and maintain the property as a park:
- property identification number
- legal description
- street address (if any)
- (“the Real Estate”).
My Executor is directed to take all steps necessary to carry out the transfer of title to the Real Property to the BC Parks Foundation as soon as reasonably possible following my death and in any event with all expenses associated with the transfer of title of the Real Property to be borne by my Estate.
Securities/Stocks
"I wish to make a gift to BC Parks Foundation, charitable registration number 731307492BW0001, as follows:
(i) select from publicly traded securities that I own, if any, at the date of my death, securities (the “Gift Shares”) that collectively have a total fair market value as of the date of my death of not more than $____ (the “Donation Amount”) and transfer the Gift Shares to the BC Parks Foundation;
(ii) if the value of the Gift Shares is less than the Donation Amount, pay the BC Parks Foundation an amount equal to the difference between the Donation Amount and the value of the Gift Shares; and
(iii) it is my hope that the Donation Amount will be applied by the BC Parks Foundation to support the work of the BC Parks Foundation."
Bequest of Residue (BC Parks Foundation is given all or a portion of what remains of the estate after debts, taxes, expenses, and specific bequests are paid).
“I give to BC Parks Foundation all (or some portion which may be described in terms of a share or a percentage) of the residue of my estate.”
Please contact us if you would like to discuss including a legacy gift, real estate, or securities in your will. Email gifts@bcparksfoundation.ca, or call 604-343-3975.
BC Parks Foundation is a registered non-profit organization and all gifts over $20 are eligible for a tax credit. Charitable registration number: 731307492RR0001
Please note, we do not accept Visa debit, Mastercard debit, or Discover card.
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You Can Protect a Rare Natural Treasure Near Juniper Ridge!
Today, you have a unique opportunity to protect an irreplaceable natural treasure forever.
This area near Juniper Ridge is a breathtaking 517-acre landscape east of Kamloops, home to rare grasslands, centuries-old trees, and vital habitat for species at risk. These grasslands support over 30% of the province’s threatened species, yet they cover less than 1% of British Columbia. By joining our crowdfunding campaign, you can help safeguard them today, for all, for always.
We’ve secured a purchase agreement to conserve this beautiful place, and because of our amazing community of support, most of the funding is already in place. A generous donor has also agreed to match every dollar you donate through this crowdfunding campaign. That means we only need to raise $1 million through community crowdfunding.
The deadline is March 14 to secure the remaining funds. Please consider donating today. 100% of your donation will go to the purchase and remember, every dollar you give will be doubled to get across the finish line.
“If everyone puts in whatever they can, it will all add up and we’ll get there. These crowdfunding campaigns are always a lot of fun and a great legacy for everyone who gets involved.” - Andy Day, CEO, BC Parks Foundation.
A Rare and Fragile Ecosystem
Dr. Tom Dickinson, a Kamloops resident and Chair of the Grasslands Conservation Council of British Columbia, supports this crowdfunding campaign because of the importance of conserving areas like this.
“Over thirty species of birds have been sighted in this area,” says Tom. “As well as some trees that go back 250 years.”
Grasslands like those near Juniper Ridge are among the rarest ecosystems in British Columbia, covering less than 1% of the province. Despite their rarity, they are vital for producing clean air and water, preventing erosion, and supporting biodiversity and threatened species, including bighorn sheep, badgers, and butterflies. Nearly all of BC’s grassland plant communities are considered at risk, yet few are protected, making conservation efforts like these so critical. Your donation to this crowdfunding campaign ensures this at-risk ecosystem stays thriving forever.
The property is also home to ancient trees, including Douglas Fir, Ponderosa Pine, and Rocky Mountain Juniper—some of which have stood for over 250 years. These trees, along with the delicate microbiotic crust that binds the soil, create a resilient but fragile environment.
A Place for People and Nature
Even though this area near Juniper Ridge is just minutes away from the urban centre of Kamloops, Nancy Flood and her friends are immediately immersed in another world when they go there for a walk.
“It really is a treasure,” says Nancy, President of the Kamloops Naturalist Club and a campaign supporter. “There’s so much nature here.”
In addition to its natural values, the lands provide majestic views of Kamloops and the surrounding area at the confluence of the Thompson, North Thompson, and South Thompson Rivers.
For Dickinson, Flood and other Kamloops residents who appreciate just how important these areas are, and see how much has been lost over the years, being a part of a campaign like this is a direct way to make a difference.
“This is a beautiful area and a part of British Columbia’s natural heritage that is becoming increasingly rare,” says Nancy. “We want to keep it for everyone to enjoy.”
Your Impact
Every single donation, large and small, helps get across the finish line. And thanks to our matching donor, your contribution is going twice as far. Your $50 becomes $100, $100 becomes $200, and $500 becomes $1,000. Every dollar brings the amount closer to safeguarding this beautiful place forever.
Together, you can make history and ensure this extraordinary place remains protected for now, for all, for always. Please consider joining this effort today!
“BC's parks are a stream flowing from the original earth, through our hands, to the future.
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