What We Do

Our volunteer-based programs and projects support biodiversity conservation in Upper Howe Sound.

Our Approach

Nature Squamish is powered by community science and our commitment to help conserve wildlife habitat and safeguard vulnerable species. Our guiding principles are to:

Seek Understanding

Our field-based studies gather data about vulnerable species and wildland habitat.

Our stewardship and educational activities provide opportunities for people to learn and connect with nature.

Share Knowledge

We share our findings with the community and other organizations, to build knowledge, to learn from others, and to direct our common conservation goals.

Act for Nature

We support land managers in taking actions to protect vulnerable species and ecosystem health.

Projects

Browse through our gallery of current activities to learn how we are contributing to biodiversity conservation efforts on the ground.

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Bird Counts

Regular bird counts, open to all, provide opportunities for nature appreciation and build long-term datasets.

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Pollinator Friendly Squamish

Education, habitat enhancement and policy initiatives support diverse pollinator populations.

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Brackendale Winter Eagle Count

An annual one-day count contributes long-term data on wintering eagle populations and habitat.

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EagleWatch

Daily counts track the number of wintering eagles at ‘Eagle Run’ in Brackendale.

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Wildlife Connectivity

Documenting change in wild places and developing tools to strengthen ecosystem resilience for wildlife and people.

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Western Toad Monitoring

Breeding and migration surveys increase knowledge and reduce impacts to local breeding populations.

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Purple Martin Recovery

Nest box monitoring and maintenance support the recovery of this vulnerable species.

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Bird-Friendly Squamish

Stewardship activities, community engagement and policy initiatives promote habitat protection and reduce threats to birds.

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Biodiversity Squamish

iNaturalist observations record local biodiversity and contribute to a global scientific database.