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Wildlife Connectivity

Posted on December 31, 2021By swallow

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 ...

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How to Donate

Posted on March 4, 2016By estuary

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

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Squamish Purple Martin Nest Boxes

Posted on December 27, 2021By swallow

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 ...

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EagleWatch

Posted on February 20, 2016By estuary

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 ...

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Squamish Birders

Posted on February 20, 2016By estuary

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

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Western Toad Monitoring Program

Posted on December 28, 2021By swallow

This collaborative program 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 ...

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Pollinator Garden

Posted on March 11, 2022By swallow

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 ...

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Bird Friendly Squamish

Posted on August 25, 2022By swallow

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 ...

Nest Cam Success! At Home with the Martins

Posted onSeptember 19, 2021April 21, 2024Authorswallow

Have a look at our first footage from inside the Purple Martin nest boxes, courtesy of the nest cams installed this spring. Read More …

CategoriesCitizen Science, Member Updates (Public), Nature NotesTagsbirds, nest boxes, purple martins, squamish estuary

It’s Official: Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound is now a Biosphere Reserve

Posted onSeptember 15, 2021September 15, 2021Authorswallow

After 5 years of work by many dedicated people our Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound has been designated by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve. Read More …

CategoriesCitizen Science, Member Updates (Public)TagsBiodiversity Squamish, Citizen Science, Howe Sound, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

A Rare Visitor in Garibaldi Highlands, May 2021

Posted onJuly 1, 2021September 26, 2021Authorswallow

A Johnson’s Hairstreak butterfly, member of a red-listed (endangered) species, visited a garden in Garibaldi Highlands in late May. Read More …

CategoriesNature NotesTagsbiodiversity, butterfly, old-growth forest, red-listed

Howe Sound is closer to becoming a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Posted onJune 7, 2021Authorswallow

The next step could be formal approval in September 2021. Read More …

CategoriesMember Updates (Public)TagsBiodiversity Squamish, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

BC Parks Volunteer of the Year: Rachel Shephard

Posted onJune 4, 2021December 28, 2021Authorswallow

Rachel Shephard, along with everyone volunteering with the Western Toad Monitoring project, has been honoured by BC Parks. Read More …

CategoriesMember Updates (Public)TagsAlice Lake Provincial Park, award, Citizen Science, volunteer

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Squamish Environment Society
PO Box 706
Squamish, BC
V8B 0A5
e: info@squamishenvironment.ca

Charitable Registration#: 860249630 RR0001

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  • Home
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • Our Stories
    • Members Only
      • Member Updates – Minutes
  • Get Involved
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
  • Programs
    • Discovery Walks
    • EagleWatch
    • Brackendale Winter Eagle Count
    • Squamish Birders
  • Projects
    • Biodiversity Squamish
    • Bird Friendly Squamish
      • Bird Strike Monitoring
      • Bird Strike Prevention
    • Squamish Purple Martin Nest Boxes
    • Western Toad Monitoring Program
    • Analysis of Data from Squamish Estuary Bird Counts, 1991 to present
    • Wildlife Connectivity
      • Wildlife Connectivity Core Project Team
      • Goals – Wildlife Connectivity Project
      • Project Plan – Wildlife Connectivity
      • Wildlife Connectivity Project Communications
      • Frequently-Asked Questions – Wildlife Connectivity
      • Letters of Support – Wildlife Connectivity
      • Wildlife Connectivity Project Communications
      • Wildlife Videos – Squamish
    • Pollinator Garden
  • Resources
  • How to Donate
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