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Wildlife Connectivity

This multi-year project is using the power of collaboration to create a better approach to land use planning and help conserve biodiversity. Read More ...

How to Donate

Be inspired to support our work to conserve and enhance the wonders of our natural world. Read More ...

Squamish Purple Martin Nest Boxes

Purple Martin nest boxes in the Squamish estuary support the recovery of this blue-listed species. Volunteers can help build and install nest boxes, report Purple Martin sightings, and review camera footage. Read More ...

EagleWatch

EagleWatch was established in 1995 as part of the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Eagles of Brackendale project to help preserve the wintering bald eagles and Read More ...

Squamish Birders

The Squamish Birders organize monthly estuary bird counts, the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC), and other birding activities. Everyone welcome! Read More ...

Western Toad Monitoring Project

This collaborative project with BC Parks monitors Western Toad breeding and migration at Fawn and Edith Lakes. Volunteers can help with detailed surveys or report incidental toad sightings while hiking our local trails. Read More ...

Pollinator Garden

In the northeast corner of the community garden at Highway 99 and Mamquam Rd. you’ll find a quiet spot worth visiting from spring through fall. Read More ...

Bird Friendly Squamish

Birds, like most wildlife, are battling many threats to their survival each and every day. Due to threats like cities full of glass, habitat loss, Read More ...

Celebrating Chris Dale’s Life and Legacy

Posted onJuly 6, 2025July 15, 2025Authorestuary

We warmly invite the community to join us in celebrating Chris’s life and the natural world he cherished. Saturday July 26 10AM-12PM Read More …

Helping our Environment – One Item at a Time

Posted onJune 22, 2025June 23, 2025Authorswallow

Honour Earth Day every day by helping Carl keep our roadsides litter-free. Read More …

EagleWatch 2024 – 2025 Season Results

Posted onJune 22, 2025Authorswallow

Our 2024-2025 EagleWatch season benefited from strong salmon runs! Read More …

Plant Salvage: Re-wilding the Land with Native Plants

Posted onMay 30, 2025May 31, 2025Authorestuary

Our Native Plant Salvage event was a huge success, with over 20 people taking home a variety of native plants to re-wild their gardens and support biodiversity. Read More …

Our Cuckoo Bees

Posted onMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025Authorswallow

Our cuckoo bees survive by preying on the young of other bees, but they too have a place in our ecosystems. Read More …