We work to protect and preserve the natural environment of the island—from endangered coastal bluffs, to inland lakes, to wetlands and fens
Biodiversity Photo Contest 2026
Let your photo speak for nature
The Bowen Island Conservancy is delighted to sponsor our 2026 Caring for Nature Biodiversity Photo Contest. Building on the extraordinary success of the last two years’ events, we once again invite all Bowen Island photographers of all ages and all skill levels—amateur and professional, young and old—to share their unique view of the natural wonders of Bowen Island.
Contest ends August 14th, 2026.
Visual Stories of Bowen’s Biodiversity: Photography from the Conservancy’s 2025 Photo Contest. On display May 13 – June 1 @ The Hearth Gallery as part of the Bowen’s Own community exhibit. Artist pARTy Saturday May 16, 6 – 8 pm
Nex̱wlélex̱wm/Bowen Island
Biodiversity Plan
The Nex̱wlélex̱wm/Bowen Island Biodiversity Plan is the first of its kind for Bowen Island and gives us a stronger foundation for protecting what matters most. It reveals important findings on the richness of biodiversity on our island as well as the risks our natural environment face.
It helps us see more clearly. It helps us plan ahead. And it helps turn shared concern into practical action.
We are a land trust and registered charity. Through our work and advocacy, we offer a hopeful future for future generations, and the amazing diversity of plant, animal, and insect species with whom we share this extraordinary place.
Our work involves:
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- Management of the Conservancy Protected Land and Wild Coast Nature Refuge at Cape Roger Curtis;
- Management of local Nature Reserves;
- Public education;
- Acquisition of ecologically-valuable land;
- Arranging conservation covenants.
What lands are protected on Bowen Island?
Ever wonder exactly what is protected on our Island? One way to find out is to look at the entry for Bowen Island on the Islands Trust Conservancy’s (ITC) Conservation Planning Achievements web page (the ITC is the conservation land trust for Canada’s islands in the Salish Sea).
Click on the “Profile” link for Bowen Island to see what is protected.
Please support us
There are many ways for you to help us protect and preserve beautiful Bowen Island:
- Become a member
- Donate funds
- Donate land (in trust, or by conservation covenant)
- Volunteer your time
- Attend one of our events
- Ask us a question