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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 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 ...

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 ...

Red-Flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum)

Posted onApril 9, 2016April 21, 2024Authorswallow

This beautiful native shrub is one of our earliest to bloom. Its deep pink clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers are favourite food sources for hummingbirds as well as butterflies and other pollinators. Read More …

Are you ready for spring?

Posted onMarch 27, 2016April 21, 2024Authorestuary

All of a sudden, I’m hearing bird song wherever I go, from the single-note whistle of a varied thrush, to the drumming of woodpeckers and the elaborate symphony of a winter wren who has laid claim to my yard. Read More …

Orcas in the Sound!

Posted onFebruary 12, 2016March 16, 2016Authorestuary

They’re at it again

Posted onFebruary 6, 2016March 16, 2016Authorestuary