Squamish Environment Society – Page 23 – Explore & Enjoy Nature | Create & Share Knowledge | Preserve Natural Ecosystems

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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 ...

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How to Donate

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

Permalink to: Squamish Purple Martin Nest Boxes

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 ...

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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 ...

Permalink to: Squamish Birders

Squamish Birders

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

Permalink to: Western Toad Monitoring Program

Western Toad Monitoring Program

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 ...

Permalink to: Pollinator Garden

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 ...

Permalink to: Bird Friendly Squamish

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 ...

Results for the 35th Brackendale Winter Eagle Count: January 3, 2021

Posted onJanuary 4, 2021January 5, 2021Authorswallow

56 drenched counters reported 848 eagles, 100 more than were counted last year. Read More …

Results: 2020 Squamish Christmas Bird Count

Posted onDecember 26, 2020December 27, 2020Authorswallow

This year’s Christmas Bird Count was a great success: 74 species, almost 7000 individual birds, and a sighting of a Western Scrub Jay. Read More …

EagleWatch Daily Count : 2020 – 2021 season

Posted onDecember 15, 2020April 21, 2024Authorswallow

Even though our volunteers won’t be at Eagle Run dike this season, you can watch here for daily reports on eagle counts. Read More …

2020 Squamish Christmas Bird Count

Posted onDecember 13, 2020December 18, 2020Authorswallow

The Squamish Christmas Bird Count will take place on Sunday, December 20. The Squamish count is one of thousands of Christmas Bird Counts held throughout the Americas. Read More …

Purple Martin Nest Box Update – October 2020

Posted onOctober 28, 2020April 21, 2024Authorestuary

The 2020 Purple Martin season began in February with construction and installation of 5 new and 2 replacement nest boxes, on pilings in the Squamish Read More …