Mission Statement

  • We are a passionate, pro-active organization, dedicated to wildlife and habitat preservation.
  • We are committed to achieving balance between the needs of wildlife and human desires in order to achieve long-term sustainability of natural ecosystems in the Squamish area.
  • We seek to engage the community in enjoyment, respect and responsibility for the natural world, through advocacy, research and education.

    Squamish Farmer's Market is now open!

    Just a friendly reminder that if you want to shop greener by buying locally, the Squamish Farmer's Market is now open on Saturdays!

    Click here to view the Farmer's Market Website

    Riches of the Natural World in Squamish

    05/20/2009 7:00 pm
    Canada/Pacific
    Male Rufous Hummingbird

    An evening with International Researchers
    Location: Brackendale Art Gallery

    Please join us to discover the secret lives of hummingbirds in our own backyards.

    Eelgrass Planting (Squamish River Watershed Society)

    05/23/2009 10:00 am
    05/24/2009 3:00 pm
    Canada/Pacific
    Eelgrass

    Where: Mamquam Blind Channel

    The Squamish River Watershed Society is looking for volunteers to help us prepare eelgrass shoots for planting in the Mamquam Blind Channel over the two day period between May 23 and 24 (Saturday & Sunday). We're hoping to have several 2 hour shifts, starting at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday / Sunday and running to around 3:00 p.m.

    Nurture by Nettles Workshop (presented by Sarah Orlowski, Master Herbalist)

    05/09/2009 10:00 am
    05/09/2009 4:00 pm
    Canada/Pacific

    Where: Mile 18 Upper Squamish Valley

    Description: A second nettle workshop is being held due to popular demand. This day long stinging nettle workshop will give you hands on experience in identifying, harvesting & processing nettles. You will never look at Stinging Nettles in the same, old way! Pre-registration required.

    Cost: Before April 13th $49.00. After Apr. 13th $59.00

    For more info: 604-898-1464 or email rowantree@telus.net .

    Monthly Estuary Bird Count

    05/03/2009 7:00 am
    05/03/2009 1:00 pm
    Canada/Pacific

    Where: Meet at the Howe Sound Inn, in the dining room

    Description: We divide into four groups at the Inn to cover all corners of the estuary, then head out to count the number of species and individual birds seen. We meet back at the Brew Pub at about 12:30 to bring in our results and to enjoy an optional lunch. This month a few of our regulars will be away, so please come out if you are available - we can use the extra eyes and ears! All levels of birders are always welcome. Bring binoculars if you have them and dress for the weather.

    SES Newsletter – Bear Aware event and other news

    1. Human-Bear Conflict- Is Co-existence Possible? Thursday April 30 (Bear Aware Presentation)
    2. Squamish Estuary Monthly Bird Count, Sunday May 3
    3. Nurture by Nettles Workshop, Saturday May 9
    4. New Operating Name for SECS
    5. Eelgrass planting (Squamish River Watershed Society), May 23 and 24

    SES Newsletter – Bird Walk and other enews

    1. Marcia's Bird Walk - Tomorrow! Saturday April 25
    2. Monthly Estuary Bird Count, Sunday May 3
    3. Brohm Creek #5 on BC's Most Endangered Rivers List
    4. Adopt a Fry - Demand that Fisheries Act be applied to fish farms
    5. The Bay vs. the Bag - Reducing plastic bag use
    6. Eagle Nest web cam - Hornby Island

    Website Changes

    You may have noticed our Website has changed. We're actively evolving it right now so you may continue to see changes in the coming months. We are still in the process of moving information over from our old site. If there's something you're looking for that you can't find here, try looking in our old site.

    For inquiries, email the Webmaster.

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