Whistler Naturalists Society
Welcome to the Whistler Naturalists Society, whose focus is to increase local knowledge of and appreciation for the natural world in the Whistler area.
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| Spring Nature Walks - Are you curious about the fauna and flora that is found in the Whistler valley? Come join us on our walks and learn about Whistler’s biodiversity. These walks will be hosted every Sunday from 6 – 8 pm for the next couple of months during spring and are free! Here is the walk schedule to date:
May 20 - Meet in Whistler Interpretive Forest parking lot next to Highway 99. Leader: John Hammons Theme: forest ecosystems and plants May 27 – Meet in Rainbow Lake trail parking lot above Westside Road. Leader: John Hammons Theme: forest understory plants. June 3 – TBD June 10 – TBD Monthly bird walk - The monthly Whistler Naturalists bird walk will take place on *Sunday* June 3th at 7am. We start from the foot of Lorimer Rd. at the Valley trail and walk to Rainbow park. more...
Whistler Bioblitz 2012 – This year’s Bioblitz will be held on July 28 & 29 at Alpha Lake Park. Thanks to all the scientists and public who joined us in 2011 to tally all of the critters and plants that live in our own back yard. Check out www.whistlerbioblitz.ca for details and results!
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Call for volunteers - The Naturalists are looking for volunteers to help organize upcoming events and write NatureSpeak articles. For more information please contact Kristina (email or 935-7665). Recent NatureSpeak articles:
Results from the monthy bird walks view… The Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council (SSISC) is dedicated to reducing the threat of invasive species in the Sea to Sky Corridor. For more information go to SSISC website. Almost 3,000 Species and Counting! Lists of all of Whistler’s species can be found on the Whistler Biodiversity Project website. more…
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