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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 ...

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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 ...

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Squamish Birders

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 Project

This collaborative project 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

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

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 ...

American Goldfinch sitting on yellow flower eating seeds.

Protecting Birds on the Move: How You Can Help This Migration Season

Posted onSeptember 9, 2025September 9, 2025AuthorTiffany Brunke

Every spring and fall, Squamish becomes a lifeline for millions of migrating birds traveling the Pacific Flyway. But their journeys are getting harder—since 1970, North America has lost nearly 3 billion birds. Read More …

Purple Martin Interpretive Sign Installed on the Chelem Trail

Posted onSeptember 9, 2025September 10, 2025Authorestuary

We are pleased to announce the installation of a new Purple Martin interpretive sign along the Chelem Trail in the Squamish Estuary. Read More …

Celebrating Thirty Years of EagleWatch

Posted onSeptember 8, 2025September 8, 2025Authorswallow

This season marks thirty years of EagleWatch at Eagle Run dike in Brackendale. Will our salmon returns be abundant? How many eagles will we see? Read More …

Six square metres of diversity

Posted onJuly 29, 2025August 4, 2025Authorswallow

A small patch of flowering native plants is home for a short time in spring to many insect species. Read More …

Wildlife Connectivity – Project Update

Posted onJuly 24, 2025August 5, 2025Authorswallow

After more than four years of work, our Wildlife Connectivity Project is now headed into the home stretch with a busy year ahead. Read More …