Events
American Robin
SEPTEMBER 22nd
Using iNaturalist to help the Wildlife Connectivity Project
10am - noon at The Lions Trailhead (north end of Sunset Drive)
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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.
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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.
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Educators will be on hand to teach us how to use iNaturalist to submit research quality data.
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Please download the app before you arrive.
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The session is being held outdoors - be sure to dress for the weather.
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Parking is very limited: please walk or carpool. Some resident spots are available on Mountain and Sunset.
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Best suited for older kids and adults.
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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
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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.
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Best suited for older kids (teens) and adults.
Questions? email us.
JULY 21ST
Bird Friendly Beach BBQ
11 - 1 on Lions Bay Beach
Thanks to those who joined us for Bird Friendly games, hot dogs and cold bevvies, and learnt more about what we can each do to help our seabirds and their habitat. ​
​MAY 11th
3rd Annual Bird Friendly Community Event
(for World Migratory Bird Day 2024)
Thank you to everyone who came and made the event such a fun day! Around 100 people attended over the course of the morning. A very special thanks to the almost 30 volunteers who helped make it happen and our sponsors: Monica Gewurz Design, Little By Little Pottery, Thyra Mckilligan of Remax Masters Realty, The Red Couch Bakery, Wild Birds Unlimited North Van, and Nature Canada. FULL PROGRAM HERE