Events

SEPTEMBER 22nd

Using iNaturalist to help the Wildlife Connectivity Project

10am - noon at The Lions Trailhead (north end of Sunset Drive)

 

• The Wildlife Connectivity Project is a joint initiative co-led by the Squamish Environment Society, the Howe Sound Biosphere Regional Initiative Society, and a coalition of individuals and organizations. Nature Lions Bay and Bird Friendly Lions Bay are hosting this event. 
   

• Researchers are asking residents to assist in gathering information about land-based animals seen in Lions Bay, on a trail, in their back yard or anywhere else in our region.
   

• Educators will be on hand to teach us how to use iNaturalist to submit research quality data. 
   

• Please download the app before you arrive. 
   

• The session is being held outdoors - be sure to dress for the weather. 
   

• Parking is very limited: please walk or carpool. Some resident spots are available on Mountain and Sunset.
   

• Best suited for older kids and adults.
   

• Questions? email us.

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OCTOBER  1ST

Seniors for Climate

4.15 - 5.30pm-ish: meet under the bridge on Lions Bay Avenue

Take part in a Canada-wide day of action here in Lions Bay: Calling all seniors and everyone else!

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From the Seniors for Climate website: "Join us to raise awareness of the urgent need to end the use of fossil fuels. With our vote, our spending power, and our advocacy as part of a broad-based and deep-rooted movement – so that our kids and our grandkids inherit a better world".

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• BEFORE THE EVENT- Sign-making session: Sunday, September 29th from 2 to 4-ish in the hall (or make your own at home). Please bring:
  - card stock (repurposing a cardboard box is a good idea, an old sheet for a banner could also be fun)
  - art supplies you may want to use or share
  - anything you think will make a good sign to wave at passing motorists
   

• AT THE EVENT: Tuesday, October 1st at 4.15pm. Meet under the bridge on Lions Bay Avenue with your signs. Please dress for the weather. Event ends around 5.30-ish.
   

• Best suited for older kids (teens) and adults.
   

Questions? email us.