Active Program - June to August 2025
Land Acknowledgment
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The City of Courtenay stands on the unceded traditional territories of the K'ómoks First Nation. We acknowledge and honour the rich heritage and deep connection to this land.
YOUTH CLIMATE CORPS BC - Courtenay
Fostering Climate Resilience and Engagement
This season, the YCCB Courtenay team is participating in a partnership with LUSH Valley, where the team will help run urban gardens, glean farm produce for local food distribution, and host a week-long summer camp. Additionally in partnership with the BC Parks Foundation, YCCBC Courtenay will conduct environmental monitoring at Morrison Headwaters, maintaining trail cameras, and leading outreach to protect sensitive ecosystems.
Further collaborations include work with the Lake Trail Community Education Society to build a new permaculture garden and work with the Cumberland Community Forest Society to monitor bat populations, protect migrating toads, and remove invasive species.
Join the Movement
Youth have the power to ignite change and shape a brighter future. At YCCBC, we invite young people to join our movement, where they can be agents of positive change and drive resilience within our community.
Together, let's embrace the challenges of climate change and pave the way for a greener and more sustainable Courtenay.
Within Youth Climate Corps, crew members are between 17-30 years old; they earn wages, gain work experience, build networks, and develop themselves personally and professionally. Meanwhile, they complete projects that both benefit their own communities and support global efforts to act on the climate crisis.
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If you or your organization wants to learn more about how to team up with us and move forward on projects in your community, or if you are interested in funding one of our projects related to our different focus areas, we are here to support you.