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Get Outside: FoSBS Events for Summer 2026

  • Writer: Nadia Mcgowan
    Nadia Mcgowan
  • 11 minutes ago
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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, Sept 24, Oct 22

  • 8:30 am, West of the White Rock Museum, 14970 Marine Drive, White Rock

  • Everyone welcome.


May

Celebrate Coastal Native Plants

  • Thursday, May 28 | 9:00 - 11:00 am White Rock Museum Garden, 14970 Marine Drive

  • Learn about native plants for your garden and how coastal plants support birds, pollinators, and people.

  • Native plant seeds available to take home.

  • Drop-in.


June

FoSBS at the Sunnyside Urban Forest Open House Saturday

World Ocean Day Week

Lunch and Learn Webinar: Wildlife in the Salish Sea

  • Monday, June 8 | 12:30 - 1:30 pm | Zoom

  • Topics: plastics in the Salish Sea (Oceanwise) and derelict fishing gear.

  • Register with Diane to receive the Zoom link: drepwatson@gmail.com

Interpreted Beach Walk

  • Saturday, June 13 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  • West Beach Boat Ramp, Marine Drive (opposite High St) | Low tide: 10:33 am

  • All ages welcome.

  • Bring comfortable beach shoes, hat, and water. Dress for the weather.

  • Register with Marg: blueheron@birdsonthebay.ca

World Oceans Day Shoreline Cleanup Sunday

  • June 14 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Blackie Spit Park | Low tide: 11:20 am

  • Bring water and gloves.

  • Wear comfortable footwear and dress for the weather. Register with Elizabeth: register@birdsonthebay.ca


August

Sea Festival (BC Day)

East Beach Shoreline Cleanup

  • Sunday, August 9 | 9:00 - 11:00 am

  • East Beach (beside the bear), Marine Drive, White Rock | Low tide: 9:05 am

  • Tools provided. Bring water and gloves.

  • Wear comfortable footwear and dress for the weather.

  • Register with Elizabeth: register@birdsonthebay.ca


September

FoSBS Annual General Meeting (AGM)

World Rivers Day Shoreline Cleanup

  • Saturday, September 26 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  • Serpentine Wildlife Management Area, 4981 King George Blvd

  • Meet at the bridge parking lot off King George Highway.

  • Bring water and gloves.

  • Wear comfortable footwear and dress for the weather. Register with Elizabeth: register@birdsonthebay.ca


A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers, none of this would be possible without you. We hope to see you out there in 2026.

 
 
 

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