All the activities and programs offered by Nature Vancouver are made possible by large group of dedicated volunteers. There are many opportunities for new volunteers to get involved.

Members are always needed to:

• Lead field trips
• Organize events and activities
• Support and help section committees
• Help at our evening programs.

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Forage Fish Egg Survey

Volunteer Positions Full For

November 2024 – January 2025

Update: we have filled all 20 volunteer positions, with 20 more volunteers on the waiting list. We’re grateful to everyone who responded and will consider how to involve more people in future surveys.

Nature Vancouver will be partaking for the first time in a Forage Fish Egg survey under the supervision of the Coastal Forage Fish Network. We are looking for potential volunteers interested in taking part in this project. Forage fish play a vital role in the food chain and there is a paucity of information about their distribution. The intent of this survey is to understand the critical habitat (nurseries) and to account for and protect these nurseries. The survey will examine surf smelt and Pacific sand lance eggs, the latter which spawn November – January.

There will be two components:

1. Collection of eggs. This is done at high tide, ideal being 2 – 4 metres. The exact place will be determined later, but it will be either Ambleside, Stanley Park or Spanish Banks area.
2. Identification, number and quality of the eggs. This involves examining the samples under a microscope and documenting the findings.

There will be a training workshop some time in October 2024. For more details, please refer to: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrTld1hM9_0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HDiz8zp1ow
https://wwf.ca/habitat/oceans/forage-fish/

Response has been great, with more than 20 volunteers signing up. Due to limited space and equipment there is now a waiting list for further volunteer slots. Please contact Naomi Ross naomi.x.ross@gmail.com if you are interested and would like to be added to the waiting list.