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
“When Mountains Talk” – that’s the title of my presentation because I want to invite folks into a conversation with the Earth. The Earth has a language, and the science of geology is our collective understanding of what the Earth tells us about its history and operating manual. The Earth writes these stories in rock, soil, and landscapes, and what makes the Garibaldi Lake area such a remarkable place is that the Earth has written its stories so clearly and with such diversity and abundance. My “When Mountains Talk” presentation pulls together what geologists over many years have uncovered about this remarkable place.
Dr. Bob Turner is a long-time resident of Nexw̱lélexw̱em (Bowen Island), its former mayor, a retired federal geoscientist, and author of several books on the geology of the Vancouver and Sea to Sky region. He is also a filmmaker with over 50 short movies about wildlife and wild places around the Salish Sea that are posted on his Bob Turner YouTube channel and website (OurSalishSea.ca).
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 7 AM.
Visit our Birding Section to find out where to meet for our bird walks. Results are posted on eBird.
Fungus Among Us
The 2025 Fungus Among Us Mushroom Festival took place October 17 - 18, 2025.
Our presenters once again visited the local schools and classrooms.
Thanks to all those who joined us for this year's Talks, Walks, Cooking Demonstration, and Display Table!
Click below to find out more and see photos from our past events...
BioBlitz
The 2025 BioBlitz took place in two parts: June 5 - 8, and July 28 - 31, 2025.
June BioBlitz presenters visited the local schools and presented to 27 classes and 600 students!
The July BioBlitz featured a public talk all about Springtails 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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