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Different Types of Feathers
There are many different types of feathers that vary in function and form. They are more or less prevalent depending on the type of bird and their varied needs.
Read MoreVisitor Services
Visitor Services volunteers offer essential guidance for visitors to the Nature House – from lost and found support, to birding advice, to information about upcoming programs and events at the Nature House.
Read MoreCommunity Nature Education
Educational initiatives aim to offer hands-on experiences that actively contribute to the restoration and monitoring of the land and water. This program is currently being revamped due to budget shortfalls.
Read MoreSeed Sowers
The Seed Sowers program empowers volunteers with skills to grow native plants for habitat restoration and long-term ecological resilience.
Read MoreEcological Restoration
Volunteer activities are not only a significant part of ecosystem restoration activities but have become a key community gathering space and an important avenue for place-based environmental education.
Read MoreSNAP Volunteers
Swan Lake Nature Ambassadors (SNAP) provide important visitor experience and monitoring support on the Sanctuary grounds. SNAP volunteers allow us to stay connected to what is happening on the trails, lands, and waters.
Read MoreSilver Swans
The Silver Swans are a group of fabric artists, crafters, and quilters who come together in community to create fabric art and quilted items in support of Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary.
Read MoreSupporting Bird Friendly Communities
Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary is home to over 200 bird species. Compared to other Migratory Bird Sanctuaries in the region, the Nature Sanctuary is an eBird hotspot with the second-most-biodiverse site with unrestricted access.
Read MoreGift Shop purchases support conservation and our restoration education programs!
Our Gift Shop is also home to our Visitor Services team who can help answer questions, share information about upcoming events, and show you around the Nature House!
Read MoreStarting small – Seed Sowers help establish new native plants to restore our ecosystem.
The Nature Sanctuary has launched an exciting Native Plant Growers Program, aimed at enhancing onsite ecosystem restoration efforts and supporting community participation and knowledge sharing.
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