They attract people from all over the world and you can be a part of it, says Squamish's Eagle Watch Program coordinator.
"It is amazing how many people come to see the bald eagles," Meg Toom told The Chief.
From late November until early February, 撸奶社区plays home to the wintering bald eagles. With salmon to feed on and cottonwood and maple trees providing prefect perches, they annually spend the cold months conserving energy along the 撸奶社区River, Toom said.
For the past 16 years, Eagle Watch Interpreter Program volunteers have helped educate those who come to view them. Every Saturday and Sunday from the end of November until early February, volunteers can be found at the Eagle Run viewing site - across from the Easter Seals 撸奶社区Camp - from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Armed with binoculars and spotting scopes, the volunteers educate visitors on basic eagle biology, while also compiling statistics and directing tourists to community services.
"[The volunteers] are not only ambassadors for the environment but for the community as well," Toom said.
Families can sign up for the job, she noted, adding that for some people the program has become a tradition. On Saturday, Nov. 26, at the 撸奶社区Adventure Centre from 9 a.m. to noon, Eagle Watch organizers will offer volunteer training, followed by an optional on-site orientation from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Eagle Run Dike.
As a volunteer, you get to meet people from around the world, Toom said. The main goal is to help build and promote connections between people and nature.
"Fostering respect for all wildlife and the surrounding environment while spreading awareness on proper eagle-viewing ethics are some of the priorities of the program," she said.
For more information on the program call (604) 815-3316 or email [email protected].
