Squamish Environment Society – Page 38 – 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 ...

Permalink to: EagleWatch

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 ...

Trip Report – Snowshoeing above the Sea to Sky Gondola, February 26

Posted onFebruary 28, 2017December 10, 2018Authorswallow

The weather was sunny and warm so a small group of members headed up for an easy snowshoe walk. Read More …

Eagle Watch on TV

Posted onFebruary 21, 2017April 21, 2024Authorestuary

Our Eagle Watch program was recently featured on Shaw TV’s Where You Live. The episode introduced several ‘must see’ sights of Brackendale, including our wintering eagles and Eagle Watch. Read More …

Help with identifying an insect!

Posted onFebruary 18, 2017February 21, 2017Authorswallow

The experts at Bugguide.net identified this colourful caterpillar, seen on the Chelem Trail in the Squamish Estuary Read More …

Photo Contest Update and Winner announced!

Posted onFebruary 13, 2017March 6, 2018Authorswallow

The winner of the Eagle Watch Photo Contest has just been announced. See Tristan Rayner’s winning image along with Thomas Burden’s second place image and five semi-finalists. Read More …

Trip Report: Snowshoe Outing at the Callaghan, January 29

Posted onJanuary 30, 2017April 21, 2024Authorswallow

The January Nature Outing included some Snowshoe Hares! Read More …