within the traditional territory of the Tsleil-Waututh and Coast Salish Peoples. Our mission is to provide wild birds with sanctuary through ecological protection and restoration, and support communities with education, culture, and reconciliation programs. The area has been occupied by Coast Salish People since the last ice age receded 13,000 years ago. Archeological digs on the site goes back th
ousands of years. Prior to settler contact, the region featured contiguous mudflats across what is now the North Shore, but now these mudflats are all that remain. Since 1993, on former industrialized and damaged lands and flats, the Wild Bird Trust of British Columbia (WBT) has created the North Shore's first wildlife sanctuary from 76 acres of mostly fill, some of which was contaminated. The site now boasts four provincially blue-listed (at risk) species and a bird list which has grown from 208 to 250. As well as the creation of a freshwater wetland and trail system which protects sensitive habitat, projects include: establishing and maintaining one of British Columbia's largest purple martin colonies, creation of a killdeer nesting area, and ongoing work to restore the anise swallowtail butterfly to Burrard Inlet. The WBT is developing a longterm Habitat & Cultural Use Plan for the site. We currently have 1400+ paid members, and 60 volunteers, and welcome your participation. To get involved or donate: http://wildbirdtrust.org/involved
