Squamish Environment Society – Page 36 – 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 ...

SES Field Trip for University Students: Monday, August 21, 2017

Posted onSeptember 7, 2017September 24, 2017Authorswallow

SES was fortunate to host a very inspiring group of university students for a field trip in the Estuary! The Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity asked SES to lead the walk and share how we engage the community and build capacity within our organization.

Trip Report – Watersprite Wetland, July 30, 2017

Posted onAugust 6, 2017April 21, 2024Authorswallow

Bug hat and clothing helped make the trip to Watersprite Bog an enjoyable day! Bogs and biting bugs go together …. Read More …

Trip Report – Parasitic Plants of Brackendale, July 16, 2017

Posted onJuly 17, 2017April 21, 2024Authorswallow

Seven participants spent a pleasant two hours exploring the Cheekeye Fan trails and looking at some of the more unusual plants that grow there. Read More …

Western Purple Martin – A Species at Risk: Project Update

Posted onJuly 10, 2017December 28, 2021Authorswallow

This summer we have at least 10 Purple Martins resident in the Estuary! Read More …

Trip Report – Brohm Lake Trail June 24 and 25, 2017

Posted onJune 30, 2017April 21, 2024Authorswallow

We made some surprising finds during our Biodiversity Squamish outing to Brohm Lake. Read More …