Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society has a full calendar of events planned for 2026, from beach cleanups and native plant workparties to webinars and community festivals. After kicking off the season with a successful beach cleanup at White Rock Beach, where volunteers collected 125 lbs of garbage, we are pleased to share the following activities planned for Summer 2026. Recurring Events White Rock Native Plant Garden Monthly Workparties Dates: May 28, June 18, July 23, Aug 20, S

Spring arrives with birdsong, and this May 9th, we're celebrating World Migratory Bird Day with a morning outdoors. It's the perfect Mother's Day weekend activity, whether you're an experienced birder or just looking for a reason to get outside with family, there's something here for everyone: Adults Activities 7:00am Bird Walk Meet at Blackie Spit Park, Surrey. This early-morning walk is led by experienced birders and is an ideal opportunity to spot shorebirds and migratory

Citizen Science & Marine Projects Invasive European Green Crab Monitoring Led by Diane, a comprehensive report will be released in late October. This season included 33 trapping sessions across Blackie Spit, Mitigation Channel, Centennial Beach, and additional sites including Wickson Pier, Gilley, Culvert, and Pump Station. With the help of 50 dedicated volunteers, this project continues to play a critical role in protecting our coastal ecosystems. Looking ahead, we are deepl

This summer, Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society joined forces with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to help protect our local waters from...

The Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society and the larger Boundary Bay, White Rock community recently lost a friend and valued volunteer,...

In celebration of World Ocean’s Day, this special webinar explores the unique wildlife and fragile ecosystems of the Salish Sea, and how...