Creating a better future on the Sunshine Coast for all.
The Loon Foundation fosters deep connections between people and the natural world, inspiring responsible stewardship of our natural resources for future generations.
The more the local population learns and understands the natural history of our local Salish Sea, the more likely they are to be advocates for conservation efforts that are dearly needed during these times of increasing environmental stress.”
- Rand Rudland
We are honoured to work with the shíshálh Nation, on whose swiya (territory/birthplace/world) we are located. Together, we are weaving Indigenous and Western ways of understanding to steward our coastal waters and sustain generations to come.
In Collaboration
Our Work
Monitoring
The Loon Foundation leads long-term environmental monitoring in the Salish Sea and Pender Harbour. Our community-driven program tracks ecosystem change, climate impacts, and human effects on biodiversity to support informed action and the protection of coastal habitats and species at risk on the Sunshine Coast.
Education
Education is at the heart of our mission. Through the Iris & Billy Griffith Nature Centre, our Nature School has inspired over 10,000 children to connect with the natural world, fostering lifelong stewardship. We also engage the wider community through camps, BioBlitz events, citizen science, and hands-on programs that celebrate and protect our coastal ecosystems.
PODS
Follow our journey to the Pacific Ocean Discovery Station (PODS) and learn more about this vibrant community hub for research, education, culture, and community connection.
CELEBRATE BAT WEEK BY BUILDING A HOME FOR BATS!
HOSTED BY MAD PARK ART | Drop-in bat box workshops | Suitable for all ages | $40 per box for materials
October 24 to 31 is Bat Week, an international celebration of the vital role bats play in nature. These fascinating flying mammals help keep ecosystems healthy but face growing threats to their survival. Bat houses add roosting habitat and help support bat populations. Join Sunshine Coast Wildlife Project biologists to build your own bat house from one of our easy-to-assemble kits.
Fri Oct 23 Gibsons: Eric Cardinal Hall, 930 Chamberlin Rd
Sat Oct 24 Halfmoon Bay: Coopers Green Hall, 5500 Fisherman Rd
Sun Oct 25 Madeira Park: Tranquility Garden, 12902 Madeira Park Rd
Drop in any time between 11am to 4pm to build a bat box, chat about bats, or learn how to get involved in bat conservation and monitoring efforts on the Sunshine Coast. Cash or e-transfer accepted. Kits available while supplies last.
For more information, please contact coastwildlife@gmail.com or visit coastwildlife.ca
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Make a Donation
The Loon Foundation is a registered Canadian charity. Your contributions support our ongoing research and monitoring projects, education programs and community activities, and the general operations of the Foundation.
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Become a Member
Becoming a member demonstrates support for the ongoing ecological monitoring, community events, education programs and ambitious projects of the organization. Members play a key role in guiding the direction of our work.
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Become a Volunteer
The Loon Foundation is primarily a volunteer-run organization, and we rely on the generous contributions of community members to make what we do possible. We are always seeking new volunteers to join the Loon Foundation team!
