Squamish Environment Society

Volunteer Interpreter Program

Volunteer interpreters share their knowledge and love of bald eagles with people from around the world. This program is a wonderful way to learn about bald eagles, meet interesting people and have fun.

To learn more about becoming a volunteer this year, see the training day event.

Adult Bald Eagle, Photo: Ana Santos

Location: Meet at the yellow gate in the estuary
Description: Late October is a good time to look for raptors and watch our resident birds settling into fall and winter routines. We hope to see

Location: Meeting place TBA (Call Marcia Danielson 898-9420)

Description: You may have noticed flocks of birds in your garden, gathering as they head south for the winter. Migration has begun. This month we’ll look for fall migrants and learn about who stays here for the winter; who heads South; and just how far south they go. About 2 hours walking on flat trails. Walk Leader Marcia Danielson. Bring binoculars if you have them and dress for the weather (it can be very windy in the estuary). Please no dogs. NOTE: walk will be canceled if steady rain.

District Council is asking the Community for comments and feedback on these two issues:

1. Sustainability Block - The Sustainability Block project proposes that a specific block (or cross-section of blocks) be redeveloped as a showcase of design innovations for streetscapes, landscapes, and technologies.
2. "Proposed joint-venture run of river hydro-electric project" tell us what you think about the possibility of Squamish partnering on a Community Power Project.

The 2008 Annual Report will also be available to the public.

It is important that you let your local and provincial politicians know how you feel about this issue. The decision on whether the project moves ahead or not rests with the community of Squamish which is represented by our elected Mayor and Council.

GAS development will again be open for public comment from June 19th to July 19th. Send comments to the EAO (Environmental Assessment Office) at eaoinfo@gov.bc.ca, attend the public meeting and contact politicians.

EAO Open House: June 24th at Sea to Sky Hotel, from 5-9pm.

It is important that you let your local and provincial politicians know how you feel about this issue. The decision on whether the project moves ahead or not rests with the community of Squamish which is represented by our elected Mayor and Council.

Contact information:

1. Howe Sound Gathering. Saturday, Saturday June 6 (Squamish River Watershed
   Society event)
2. Squamish Estuary Monthly Bird Count, Sunday June 7
3. Re-useable Bag Launch, Saturday June 13
4. Wanted: Green Feet. Help us to reduce plastic bag use in Squamish!
5. Volunteers wanted: Master BBQ chef and SECS membership table
   volunteers, Saturday June 13 / Saturday June 20
6. Volunteer opportunity to learn and help with website maintenance - You
   don't need technical skills!
7. SECS Strategic Planning Final Workshop, Sunday June 21 (includes
   vote on new name for SECS)
8. New Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council established

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