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 the month, year-round.
The Green Lake Bird Walks are held on the 3rd Saturday of the month, from April to September.
Our current start time is at 8 AM.
Visit our Birding Section to find out where to meet for our bird walks. Results are posted on eBird.
Fungus Among Us
The 2026 Fungus Among Us Mushroom Festival will take place on October 16 to 17, 2026.
Tickets for talks, walks, and more will go on sale online in September.
Subscribe to our mailing list at the bottom of this page to receive updates.
Click below to find out more and see photos from our past events...
BioBlitz
The 2026 BioBlitz took place on June 4 to 7 and July 28 to 30, 2026.
The June BioBlitz focused on beavers, with a public talk on Whistler's beaver population, and visits to local schools!
The July BioBlitz featured a public talk about recent scientific findings, and a few days Blitzing the alpine environments.
Click below to find out more and see photos from our past events...
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.
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.
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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