Sunshine Coast Conservation Association

Ecosystems: Deep to Shallow
2025-04-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Online
Wonders of the Salish Sea is an inspiring learning experience hosted by Transition Salt Spring that invites adults of all ages to explore the stunning biodiversity, Indigenous knowledge, and conservation efforts that define our coastal home.
This session immerses you in the layered ecosystems of the Salish Sea—from ocean currents to intertidal life. Dr. Parker MacCready reveals a deep, invisible “river” of seawater flowing into Puget Sound, delivering nutrients that fuel the entire food chain. Then, marine biologist Rebecca Hansen introduces us to mussels, sea stars, algae and other species living between land and sea—master survivalists in a harsh and shifting zone.
You’ll come away with new eyes for the complexity and resilience of life just beneath the surface.
Registration required – the cost is $50 for the 4-part series
2025 Series Dates & Topics:• March 31 – Introducing the Salish Sea• April 7 – Ecosystems: Deep to Shallow• April 14 – Continually Swimming: Hope and Sharks• April 28 – Webs of Life
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Federal Election Candidates Meeting on the Environment & Climate Crisis
2025-04-09 18:30 - 20:00 | xwesam-Roberts Creek Community Hall, 1309 Roberts Creek Rd, xwesam-Roberts Creek, BC, V0N 2W2, Canada
This federal election is a defining moment for climate and ecological justice in Canada—and your voice matters. Join us on Wednesday, April 9 for a Federal Election Candidates Meeting on the Environment & Climate Crisis, hosted by the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association and Seniors for Climate.
With climate change accelerating and biodiversity in crisis, we need bold leadership and real commitments. This is your chance to hear where local candidates stand and ask the tough questions that matter to our future.
We encourage all voters to submit questions for the candidates ahead of our candidates meeting. You can email your question to communications@thescca.ca anytime before the end of the day on Tuesday, April 8. If you miss the deadline, there will also be an opportunity to submit questions at the event.
Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the meeting running from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. The evening will feature opening remarks from candidates, a moderated Q&A with questions from the public, and closing statements. Light refreshments will be available, and the event will be recorded for later viewing on the SCCA’s YouTube channel and social media.
Learn more about where candidates stand and read their submitted statements after April 8 at:
🔗 https://thescca.ca/current-campaigns/2025-federal-election-engagement/
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Part Two: The Future of Sechelt OCP Process
2025-04-10 14:00 - 18:00 | Seaside Centre, 5790 Teredo St, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0, Canada
The future of Sechelt is being shaped—and your input matters. This drop-in event is part of the Official Community Plan (OCP) update process, where community voices are helping guide how Sechelt grows, protects nature, and plans for climate resilience.
At the first visioning workshop, residents called for more affordable housing, better transportation, walkable neighbourhoods, vibrant gathering spaces, and strong protections for the environment. Now it’s time to build on that momentum.
Come by anytime between 2 and 6 PM to share your thoughts on housing, infrastructure, daily needs, and the places you find special. This is your chance to make sure the OCP reflects the values of Sechelt’s land, waters, and people.
Read more in our latest blog post:
Part Two: The Future of Sechelt OCP Process
Read the District’s workshop summary:
Visioning Workshop Summary
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Native Plant Planting & Ivy Removal at Roberts Creek Estuary
2025-04-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Roberts Creek Estuary
Get your hands dirty for a great cause! Join the Sunshine Coast Streamkeepers for a special native planting and ivy removal event at Roberts Creek Estuary. This is your chance to make a real difference in restoring vital salmon habitat and protecting a key wildlife corridor.
What to expect:

Plant native species to support local ecosystems
Remove invasive ivy to help native plants thrive
Connect with like-minded nature lovers in our community

What to bring:

Gloves, clippers (small or large), and eye protection
A strong shovel and watering can for planting
Weather-appropriate clothing, including rain gear and sturdy waterproof boots

Meeting Point: Roberts Creek Pier/Mandala parking lot
Roberts Creek is an important spawning stream on the lower Sunshine Coast, and this is a great opportunity to support local salmon habitat restoration. Every effort counts—the salmon need us!

Continually Swimming: Hope and Sharks
2025-04-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Wonders of the Salish Sea is an inspiring learning experience hosted by Transition Salt Spring that invites adults of all ages to explore the stunning biodiversity, Indigenous knowledge, and conservation efforts that define our coastal home.
This week’s theme is both powerful and uplifting: stories of resilience, recovery—and sharks. First, filmmaker Bob Friel shares updates from SeaDoc Society, followed by Ginny Broadhurst of the Salish Sea Institute, who reveals real-world success stories in marine recovery and offers strategies for staying hopeful amidst the climate and biodiversity crisis. Then aquatic ecologist Cara Poulsen dives into the mysterious lives of local sharks, from elusive sixgills to misunderstood dogfish.
This evening will leave you inspired, informed, and ready to protect the Salish Sea’s incredible biodiversity.
Registration required – the cost is $50 for the 4-part series
2025 Series Dates & Topics:• March 31 – Introducing the Salish Sea• April 7 – Ecosystems: Deep to Shallow• April 14 – Continually Swimming: Hope and Sharks• April 28 – Webs of Life
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Canadian Federal Election Advance Voting
2025-04-18 - 2025-04-21
On April 28, 2025, Canadians will head to the polls to vote in the federal election. This federal election is a defining moment for climate and ecological justice in Canada.
🗳️ Get Ready to Vote — our latest news post breaks down everything you need to know about where, when, and how to vote.
Advance Voting: Advance voting is available April 18 – 21, 2025. Voting locations will be added to the Elections Canada website after April 1st.
Candidates (Tentative)
*Confirmed candidates will be posted on the Elections Canada website after April 14.

Patrick Weiler – Liberal Party of Canada
Keith Roy – Conservative Party of Canada
Jäger Rosenberg – New Democratic Party (NDP)
Lauren Greenlaw – Green Party of Canada
Peyman Askari – People’s Party of Canada

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Earth Day
2025-04-22

Green Drinks at Banditry Cider
2025-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Banditry Cider, 538 Pratt Road, Gibsons, British Columbia, V0N 1V4, Canada
If you’d like to connect with community members who care about protecting both the global and local environment, come out to Banditry Cider this Friday evening (April 25th) for Green Drinks!
Locals Brendan and Naomi Glauser have recently started organizing monthly gatherings for Sunshine Coast residents to connect, learn and share about “Green” topics here on the Sunshine Coast. The first meeting was held on March 28th. At that meeting, members of Transportation Choices (TRAC) shared about the Connect the Coast project which aims to create a multi-use path parallel to Hwy 101 from Langdale to ch’atlich/Sechelt.
At the April 25th meeting, local resident Duncan Smith will speak about Official Community Plans and Green Bylaws. This year, multiple communities across the Coast are updating their OCPs, providing a chance to create a consistent set of Green Bylaws throughout the Lower Sunshine Coast.
Learn how the Sunshine Coast is reimagining its future through the Official Community Plan (OCP) Renewal – and why Green Bylaws are key to protecting our forests, wetlands, and watersheds. We’ll explore how smart planning tools can help us build a more climate-resilient, environmentally conscious community. Learn what’s at stake, what’s possible, and how your voice can help shape the path forward. Let’s plan for a future we can all be proud of.
The event runs from 6-8pm, at Banditry Cider. Arrive a little early (5:30ish) if you’d like to enjoy some dinner from TK’s Gourmet Food Truck.
There is no cost to attend.
The SCCA has been leading work on OCPs and Green Bylaws for years. To learn more about our work, check out our pages on OCPs and Green Bylaws.

Canadian Federal Election Voting Day
2025-04-28
On April 28, 2025, Canadians will head to the polls to vote in the federal election. This election will be pivotal in shaping the future of our communities and deciding the fate of the natural environment.
🗳️ Get Ready to Vote — our latest news post breaks down everything you need to know about where, when, and how to vote.
Candidates (Tentative)
*Confirmed candidates will be posted on the Elections Canada website after April 14.

Patrick Weiler – Liberal Party of Canada
Keith Roy – Conservative Party of Canada
Jäger Rosenberg – New Democratic Party (NDP)
Lauren Greenlaw – Green Party of Canada
Peyman Askari – People’s Party of Canada

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Webs of Life
2025-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Wonders of the Salish Sea is an inspiring learning experience hosted by Transition Salt Spring that invites adults of all ages to explore the stunning biodiversity, Indigenous knowledge, and conservation efforts that define our coastal home.
From herring to orcas, every species has a role to play—and every action we take matters. Dr. Briony Penn unravels the rise, fall, and hopeful return of herring populations. Dr. Will Duguid explores how salmon diets offer insights into ocean health and food web dynamics. Then Race Rocks Ecoguardian Kendra Luckow shares wild, touching, and unforgettable stories from one of BC’s richest biodiversity hotspots.
Celebrate our shared ecosystems and the power of stewardship in this finale filled with awe and action.
Registration required – the cost is $50 for the 4-part series
2025 Series Dates & Topics:• March 31 – Introducing the Salish Sea• April 7 – Ecosystems: Deep to Shallow• April 14 – Continually Swimming: Hope and Sharks• April 28 – Webs of Life
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Webinar: shíshálh/BC Land Use Planning Process
2025-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
Phase 2 of the shíshálh nation and BC Government Land Use Planning Process is underway. It starts with a public webinar which the SCCA encourages local residents to attend.
The webinar is being held on May 1, 2025, from 6 – 8 pm PST. You can register here.
Learn more about this planning process.

Open House: shíshálh/BC Land Use Planning Process
2025-05-05 14:00 - 19:30 | Seaside Centre, 5790 Teredo St, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0, Canada
Phase 2 of the shíshálh nation and BC Government Land Use Planning Process is underway. There are two open houses you can attend to participate in this process. This is the first of them.
This is a drop-in event. You do not need to attend the whole event. Hours are 2:00-4:00 pm and 5:30-7:30 pm.
Learn more about this planning process.

Provide Input to BCTS on Logging above Drinking Water Aquifer Recharge Area
2025-05-09 00:00 - 2025-05-16 23:59
Over 800 hectares of Sunshine Coast forests – some above your drinking water – are about to be auctioned for logging! We have till May 16, 2025, to speak up against plans which could harm our drinking water. Here are the details and how you can take quick action.

International Day for Biological Diversity
2025-05-22

Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival
2025-06-01 - 2025-06-08 | Friendship Park, Trail Bay, Sechelt, 5665 Teredo Street, Sechelt, British Columbia, V0N 3A0, Canada
Join us for our 6th annual Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival!
Festival Website
We will have a full week of activities FREE to the public including:
🐟 LIVE film events
🐟 Our famous online NEMO talks running through-out the week
🐟 Citizen science events
🐟 Shoreline clean-ups
🐟 And our main event on WORLD OCEANS DAY where we will have booths, music, activities, prizes, and a BBQ
Visit the Festival Website for full details.

Ocean Festival Film Screening: Turtle Walker
2025-06-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Sechelt Arts Centre, 5714 Medusa St, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A3, Canada
Join us for this film screening on the opening night of the Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival.
The inspiring tale of Satish Bhaskar and the giant sea turtles he loves, a stunning example of a life dedicated to citizen science.
In the late 1970s, Satish Bhaskar embarked on an epic journey along India’s coastlines and the spectacular Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where he uncovered the vital nesting beaches of sea turtles. During his death-defying quest, he unravelled mysteries surrounding these enigmatic ocean creatures and set out to save them from extinction. After a devastating tsunami struck in 2004, Bhaskar grapples with a pressing question: What happens to sea turtles when their nesting beaches disappear?
NOTE: This is a Sneak Peek Screening. The film’s Canadian premiere is upcoming.
Doors open at 6:30pm.
2025/ 72min / Directed by Taira Malaney.
Visit Festival Website for more information.

Ocean Festival Film Screening: Chasing Coral
2025-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Sechelt Arts Centre, 5714 Medusa St, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A3, Canada
A team of divers, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilling ocean adventure to discover why corals are vanishing at an unprecedented rate.
This film is the product of 500+ hours of underwater footage, coral bleaching submissions from volunteers in 30 countries, and support from more than 500 people in various locations around the world.
“When our journey began, we knew that if we could capture visual evidence of coral bleaching, we could powerfully reveal the phenomenon. Now it’s time to connect that story to action. Find out more about how you can get involved in bringing this story above the waves.”
1h 33m, 2019. A production of Exposure Labs, a film and impact production company.
Doors open at 6:30pm.
Visit Festival Website for more information.

Open House: shíshálh/BC Land Use Planning Process
2025-06-05 14:00 - 19:30 | Seaside Centre, 5790 Teredo St, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0, Canada
Phase 2 of the shíshálh nation and BC Government Land Use Planning Process is underway. There are two open houses you can attend to participate in this process. This is the second of them.
This is a drop-in event. You do not need to attend the whole event. Hours are 2:00-4:00 pm and 5:30-7:30 pm.
Learn more about this planning process.

Squamish Shoreline Cleanup
2025-06-08 09:00 - 11:00
The Átl’?a7tsem/Howe Sound Marine Stewardship Initiative and Squamish River Watershed Society invite you to join them at the oceanfront in Squamish for a two-hour cleanup event, on World Oceans Day.
They write:
Join us on World Oceans Day, June 8th, for a community shoreline cleanup in Squamish!
– Oceanfront (gravel parking lot), Squamish
– 9am-11am
– Sunday June 8
Let’s celebrate World Oceans Day together by caring for our local shorelines. We will be removing garbage and invasive species from the trails and parking lot bordering the Mamquam Blind Channel in Squamish.
We will provide gloves, bags, and tools. There will also be some light snacks and coffee.
Please wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather – the event will happen rain or shine!
Co-hosted by the Átl’?a7tsem / Howe Sound Marine Stewardship Initiative, Squamish River Watershed Society, and Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council.
We hope to see you there
You can find more details ont he event, and RSVP (optional) here on facebook.

Sunshine Coast World Ocean Day Celebration
2025-06-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Mission Point Park, Davis Bay, 4595 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sechelt, British Columbia, V0N 3A1, Canada
Mission Point Park June 8, 2025, 12-4 pm

Join us on Sunday, June 8, 2025, for the Sunshine Coast’s premier World Oceans Day Celebration at Mission Point Park in Davis Bay! This free, family-friendly event is the highlight of the Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival, uniting our community to honour and protect the ocean that sustains us.
WORLD OCEANS DAY CELEBRATION at Mission Point Park, from noon to 4 pm on Sunday, June 8th with music from local DJ Sam Pulpo, interactive and educational ocean-focused booths and activities including Cedar Weaving with the shishálh Nation Education Department, Herring Curtain Making with the Herring Enhancement Program, Sunshine Coast Streamkeers, Marine Life Sanctuary Society, Ocean Wise, Georgia Strait Alliance, SCCA, DFO, Sunshine Coast Tourism, and a BBQ by the Sunshine Coast Rotary Club
Free and fun

Music: Music from local DJ Sam Pulpo.
Interactive Booths: Connect with groups like the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA), shíshálh Nation youth showcasing cedar weaving, Herring Curtain Making with the Herring Enhancement Program, Sunshine Coast Streamkeepers, Marine Life Sanctuary Society, Ocean Wise, Georgia Strait Alliance, DFO, Sunshine Coast Tourism, and more.
Family Activities: Dive into ocean-themed games, crafts, and educational activities designed to inspire ocean stewardship in all ages.
BBQ by Sunshine Coast Rotary Club: Enjoy a bite and soak up the picnic atmosphere with stunning ocean views.
Raffle Prizes: Win amazing prizes donated by supportive local businesses—every ticket supports marine conservation!

Get Involved
This celebration is part of the week-long Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival running June 1–8, 2025. Discover more events—like NEMO Talks, citizen science projects, and shoreline clean-ups—on the Festival Website Events Calendar.

SCCA Annual General Meeting 2025
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Sechelt Arts Centre, 5714 Medusa St, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A3, Canada
Join us for the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
This is your opportunity to hear updates on our conservation work, review the year’s achievements, and help shape the future of the SCCA.
The meeting will include the presentation of financial statements, the Executive Director’s report, and the election of Directors.
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Trouble in the Headwaters Film Screening & Panel Discussion
2025-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Roberts Creek Community Hall, 1309 Roberts Creek Rd, Roberts Creek, BC, V0N 2W2, Canada
On Wednesday, September 17th, the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association and RhizomeUp!Media will host a community screening of Trouble in the Headwaters at Roberts Creek Hall.
This hard-hitting, 25-minute documentary by filmmaker Daniel J. Pierce examines the disastrous 2018 flood in Grand Forks, BC, and the hydrological connection to clear-cut logging in the Kettle River Watershed. The film features the research of Dr. Younes Alila, professor of forest hydrology at the UBC Faculty of Forestry, whose decades of peer-reviewed research have shown how government and industry have consistently underestimated the flood risks caused by clear-cut logging.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Pierce, Alila, and Suzanne Senger, Executive Director of the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association.

Volunteer for Forage Fish Sampling – Armours Beach
2025-09-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Armours Beach
Ever wondered what tiny fish keep salmon, seabirds, and whales alive? Join our community science team for hands-on forage fish sampling at Armours Beach! We’ll show you how to collect and search for eggs, contributing real data that helps protect critical shoreline habitat. No experience needed — just curiosity. Dress for the beach and bring boots if you have them.
Carpool available from Roberts Creek (contact Dianne). Click the “add to calendar” button to add this event to your personal calendar.

Volunteer for Forage Fish Sampling – Trail Bay
2025-09-20 09:30 - 11:30 | Trail Bay Pier, 5477 Wharf Ave, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0, Canada
Tiny eggs in beach sand tell big stories about ocean health. Help us search for forage fish eggs at Trail Bay and learn how these little fish support salmon, seabirds, and whales. We provide gear and training — you bring your curiosity! Dress for shoreline conditions and bring boots if you have them. Carpool available from Roberts Creek (contact Dianne).
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Draw the Line – Cross-Canada Day of Action
2025-09-20 12:30 - 14:00 | Davis Bay Pier, https://maps.app.goo.gl/EomnbTTct27cDwAE6, Davis Bay, Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada
Join Seniors for Climate, supported by the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA), for a powerful day of climate action on the Sunshine Coast. Together with youth, workers, migrants, Indigenous leaders, and peace advocates, we’ll make the climate emergency — and its impacts — impossible to ignore. Bring your family, friends, and signs for an afternoon of speakers, music, and community energy.
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Sunshine Coast Seniors for Climate welcomes your interest and your participation as they build a local chapter. If you would like to get involved, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Jef Keighley at jefkeighley64@gmail.com or Gail Riddell at bgriddell@icloud.com.

SCRD Backroad Trash Bash 2025
2025-09-27
Mark your calendars! The Sunshine Coast Regional District’s annual Backroad Trash Bash is happening on Saturday, September 27. Join fellow community members to help clean up the backroads from Roberts Creek to West Howe Sound.
This year’s event will be based out of Shirley Macey/Eric Cardinal Community Hall, where volunteers will gather before heading out to identified dump sites. If you know of sites in the BnK or Port Mellon area, you can help by sharing GPS locations and photos.
All the details and the registration form are available here: https://letstalk.scrd.ca/trash-bash

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2025-09-30

World Habitat Day
2025-10-07

World Migratory Bird Day
2025-10-12

Volunteer for Forage Fish Sampling – Armours Beach
2025-11-28 06:00 - 08:00 | Armours Beach
Ever wondered what tiny fish keep salmon, seabirds, and whales alive? Join our community science team for hands-on forage fish sampling at Armours Beach!
We’ll show you how to collect and search for eggs, contributing real data that helps protect critical shoreline habitat. No experience needed — just curiosity.
Dress for the beach and bring boots if you have them.
Carpool available from Roberts Creek (contact Dianne – 604-741-1029).
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