The Great Canadian Bioblitz at Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary

Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary (SLNS) is partnering with Special Bird Service (SBS) to host a free two-day bioblitz event! This is part of the Great Canadian Bioblitz and is a perfect opportunity to explore your local environment, document the diverse species you encounter, and contribute valuable data to conservation efforts locally and across the country. 

This two-day event will be supplemented with free workshops (pre-registration required) to provide participants with the opportunity to further their learning on local ecosystems and ecological stewardship. These workshops will include:  

Friday, September 26th

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Introduction to iNaturalist Workshop Register here [link embedded].

1:00 - 2:00 PM - Swan Lake Pond Dip Register here [link embedded].

Saturday, September 27th

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Bird Walk with Special Bird Service Register here [link embedded].

1:00 - 2:00 PM - Swan Lake Nature Journalling Register here [link embedded]

Support for this program is through Canadian Wildlife Federation.

When: September 26th & 27th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Where: Swan Lake Nature House, 3873 Swan Lake Road

Cost: Free

Parking: 

Please view the Parking page on our website (link embedded).

Accessibility information: 

We aim to make the Nature House accessible to all individuals.  If you have specific accessibility accommodations or questions, please contact us (link embedded).  

Entrance and Facilities:

The Nature House entrance is equipped with an automatic door opener and is approximately 85 meters from the main parking lot on a gravel path.  

Inside the Nature House, there are two All Gender Universal Design washrooms and a water fountain with a water bottle filling station at the end of the hall.   

We do not have braille or auditory interpretation for our exhibits at this time. 

Accessible Parking:

There are two accessible parking spaces approximately 11 metres from the front door of the Nature House at the end of Swan Lake Rd. 

Accessible Drop-off and Pick-up:

An accessible drop-off and pick-up location is positioned 10 metres the right of the Nature House entrance and has space for one vehicle at a time. There is no parking at the drop-off/pick-up location.  

Service Dogs and Animals:

Certified service dogs (or service dogs in training) are permitted at the Nature Sanctuary, including the Nature House. Per Bylaw #7462, all other domestic animals are prohibited on site.