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FoSBS is a provincially registered, non-profit society working as environmental stewards in conservation, education and restoration in Boundary Bay and the Fraser River delta. Our Society:
• Supports the restoration of the estuarine, marine and watershed habitats of Semiahmoo Bay, Boundary Bay, Birch Bay and Drayton Harbor through eelgrass transplants, invasive removals, native plantings, shorelin

e clean ups and restoration work.
• Participates in mapping and data collection initiatives that help to provide an inventory of the history and current status of all biotic elements of the receiving waters and watershed such as Shorekeepers Surveys, Forage Fish Surveys, Spartina (an invasive) Mapping and Eelgrass (a keystone native plant) Mapping and Forage Fish Surveys (including fish and shellfish, intertidal life, shoreline and shallow water vegetation and water quality and circulation.)
• are linked with First nations and other stewardship groups to develop training and educational programs for schools, community groups and members of the public that include public participatory events and specific projects such as the Beach Hero program, community and shoreline mapping, native planting and removal of invasive non-native species, water quality monitoring, shoreline cleanups and installation of educational signage.

06/06/2026

Meet the speakers for our upcoming World Ocean Day Lunch & Learn: Marine Debris in the Salish Sea.

Join us on June 8 to learn about marine debris, plastic pollution prevention, community action, and innovative coastal solutions helping protect BC’s shorelines and waters.

June 8, 12:30–1:30 PM | Online
Register: https://forms.gle/K9sk5VU5scK6Z5oq7

Josh McLean, Director of Business Development, Ocean Legacy Foundation
Ocean Legacy’s EPIC program (Education, Policy, Infrastructure, and Cleanup) has responsibly managed more than 6 million pounds of recovered marine debris through its Plastic Pollution Emergency Response Facility and network of Ocean Plastic Depots. Josh will share how the organization recovers ocean plastics and transforms them into new products through circular economy solutions.

Mala Sharma, Environmental Educator & Science Communicator, Ocean Wise
Mala brings ocean science, environmental literacy, and community engagement to audiences around the world. She will share insights into Ocean Wise’s work on plastic pollution prevention, research, education, and community action, along with practical ways individuals and communities can help reduce plastic pollution before it reaches marine ecosystems.

We’ll also provide an update on local FoSBS shoreline cleanup efforts and opportunities to get involved.

05/25/2026

Join us June 8, 12:30–1:30 PM for a lunch a learn webinar on plastic pollution, cleanup, and coastal solutions across BC.

This chat will feature insights from Josh McLean with Ocean Legacy Foundation, Mala Sharma with Ocean Wise, and an update from FoSBS regarding local shoreline cleanups.

June 8 | 12:30–1:30 PM | Online
Register: https://forms.gle/K9sk5VU5scK6Z5oq7

05/21/2026

A huge thank you to our FoSBS volunteers who gave their time this May to clean up White Rock Beach. Together they collected 125 lbs of garbage, from plastic bottles to clothing and everything in between. Swipe to see a full breakdown of what was collected >>

05/02/2026

Join FoSBS May 9th to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, perfect for Mother’s Day weekend.

Adults: 7:00am Bird Walk, Blackie Spit Park, Surrey 9:00am Presentation, Sanford Hall, Kwomais Pt. Park, 1367 128th St, Surrey Register with Marg: [email protected]

Family: 9:45am Activities, Sanford Hall, Kwomais Pt. Park, 1367 128th St, Surrey 10:00am Presentation 11:30am Bird Walk Register with Marg: [email protected]
Share with anyone who might be interested. See you there!

Bird Photo: Paula Brown

04/29/2026

FoSBS is now well into spring 2026 activities with the invasive green crab trapping methods training last week & the exciting capture of a gravid female. Twenty volunteers collected 50 lbs of litter at Blackie Spit on April 19th and the 3rd work party of 2026 at the White Rock Native Plant demonstration garden showed us spring flowering is happening and will be fabulous in the next few weeks. For those who live near White Rock, please do visit the garden and let us know if you enjoy it.

03/26/2026

This week we celebrated Surf Smelt Day, a day to dedicated to raising awareness for small, vital forage fish in the Salish Sea. Here is some content from our partners at CFFN for Surf Smelt Day on March 25!

03/16/2026

Join Us to Help Protect Boundary Bay!

Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society invites you to be part of the 2026 European green crab trapping season in Boundary Bay – a beautiful and important coastal ecosystem.
Upcoming Training Get hands-on with our optional 2‑day field training happening April 13–17 (exact days coming soon) at Blackie Spit Park, White Rock – the perfect way to meet other volunteers, learn the ropes, and enjoy the bay at low tide.
- Season: April–September, with potential opportunities to December
- Where We Work: Boundary Bay, including Blackie Spit & Centennial Beach
- Who: Volunteers 16+, anyone under 16 can still observe!

It’s easy to get started:
- Complete ~1 hr online training
- Sign a 2026 volunteer waiver

We’re also looking for site leaders to help coordinate sessions (and bring their energy and ideas)!

Ready to jump in? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/hMkpbU3BPtPtpbFa6
No experience needed - just an interest in protecting our local marine ecosystems!

03/09/2026

Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society (FoSBS) thanks the and the White Rock Surrey Naturalists for their ongoing work with us to clean out the 60 nest boxes at the Serpentine Wildlife Management Area.

FoSBS was asked by the province to conduct this annual cleanup of the tree swallow and wood duck nest boxes in 2005. With the birds arriving sooner each year, the volunteers must face possibly inclement weather, such as snow, blizzard, heavy rain etc but this past Saturday morning was glorious sunshine and warm with the birds singing their appreciation!

Note the challenges accessing the boxes in deep water in the photos!

Friends is already active with spring activities and welcomes community volunteers to participate in the monthly native plant garden, scheduled shoreline cleanups and green crab trapping.
Please visit our web calendar at www.birdsonthebay.ca

03/04/2026

Exciting news! The Vancouver Avian Research Centre is hosting its Virtual Bird Identification Workshop this spring!

Dates: March 31, April 2, 7, 9, 14 (Tuesdays and Thursdays) Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM PST 
Format: 5 interactive Zoom sessions
This comprehensive workshop is perfect for beginner and intermediate birders looking to improve their ID skills. Led by expert Derek Matthews, you’ll learn to identify a wide range of bird species, from raptors to songbirds, using proven techniques that will enhance your birding experience.
Don’t miss out on this incredible learning opportunity! Register now through the link below. https://donorbox.org/id26

01/16/2026

🌿🐦 Our school programs are back! 🐚🌊
FoSBS has officially relaunched our three hands-on, nature-filled school programs: Birds in Focus, Beach Hero Marine, and Wetland / Pond Discovery!
To spark curiosity before the adventure begins, classrooms receive a resource kit—packed with books, posters, and guides—two weeks ahead of their field trip, led by passionate local naturalists 🌱📚
Because connecting our community to nature matters, programs are by donation (suggested $3–$5 per child), and always free where cost is a barrier 💚
📍 Ready to bring conservation and biodiversity learning to your classroom?
🔗 Sign up or learn more: birdsonthebay.ca/program-booking-materials
📧 Questions? [email protected]
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http://www.birdsonthebay.ca/

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