Welcome
Welcome to the Whistler Naturalists Society, a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase local knowledge of and appreciation for the natural world in the Whistler area.
UPCOMING + PAST EVENTS
Monthly Bird Walks
The Alta Lake Bird Walks are held on the 1st Saturday of every month.
The Green Lake Bird Walks are held on the 3rd Saturday of every month.
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Please note: Our current start time is at 7 AM.
Visit our Birding Section to find out where to meet for our bird walks. Results are posted on eBird.
Fungus Among Us
Last year's Fungus Among Us Mushroom Festival took place October 18 - 19, 2024.
Thank you to all the scientists, volunteers, and participants who made this year's event a huge success!​
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Stay tuned for an announcement about our 2025 event after the summer.
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Click below to find out more...​​​​​
BioBlitz
This year's BioBlitz took place June 5 - 8 2025.
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BioBlitz presenters visited the local schools and presented to 27 classes and 600 students!
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A second part of the BioBlitz is coming up in July. Stay tuned for more info!
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Click below to see a recap with photos of our 2025 event...​​
NEWS
Join the new Whistler NatureKids Club!​
We are partnering with NatureKids BC to connect kids and their families with nature. Programs are tailored to families with kids ages 5 – 12. It's FREE to join!​ Attend outdoor activities called Explorer Days, receive a subscription to NatureWILD magazine, and much more. Sign up now for more details by clicking here.
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​​​Whistler Bird list
Discover Whistler's 261 species! Compiled by Naturalist volunteers Karl Ricker, Heather Baines, Chris Dale, and Marcia Danielson. Available at the Whistler Museum or Armchair Books.​
Call for Volunteers
The Naturalists are a volunteer-run organization so we always like to hear from those who are interested in helping out or have a project of their own they'd like our help with. More info here.
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4,000 Species and Counting!
Lists of all of Whistler's species can be found on the Whistler Biodiversity Project website.
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