Connecting you with the sanctuary
Resources
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary
Learn more about the sanctuary, what programs are taking place, when the the nature house is open, and how to support the sanctuary, at this site. Swanlake.bc.ca
Get directly involved with bird conservation with this non-profit. They are Southern Vancouver Island's own bird monitoring, research, and education organization. To learn how to get involved and donate, visit this site.
Share your bird sightings with scientists and friends with this free website and app. This is how you can learn where to go for your life birds (a species that a birder has seen and identified for the first time in their life). There is even a Swan Lake Illustrated Checklist
Identifies plants, animals, and mushrooms with the free iNaturalist website or apps. Your findings can then be shared with scientists and friends.
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Sanctuary observations
Identifies birds for free by using your location, time of year, size description, colour, and general behaviour. It can also identify by sound, if you can get a clear recording.
Identifies plants, animals, and mushrooms with an offline database of species. This is a simpler version of iNaturalist that rewards players with badges.
A geocaching app that enhances your experiences at many of our local parks. It guides you through the park, including Swan Lake, with clues and puzzles.