The Sargeant Bay Society is a non-profit organization located on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada. As environmental stewards, our mission is to promote conservation of the natural habitat of Sargeant Bay and its neighbouring watersheds. We invite you to learn more about the work we are doing to protect this ecologically sensitive habitat and how you can make a difference.
Please join us by becoming a member!
Upcoming Events
May is a busy month here at the Society, with four events happening. Details are available on our Upcoming Events page. Come out and join us as we celebrate the beauty and ecosystems of our oceanside park!
- May 8, 2026: Bats over the Berm
- May 14, 2026: Spring Berm and Beach Clean Up
- May 17, 2026: Botany of Sargeant Bay Provincial Park
- May 23, 2026: Birding on the Berm
Recent News
Spring 2026 Newsletter
Read our spring 2026 newsletter (#115) to learn what we’ve been up to!
Salmon Underwater Camera Project 2025
After the installation of the new fish ladder in 2024, we embarked on a project to fund and install an underwater camera in the fish ladder to monitor salmon returns.
We Join Organizations to Advocate for 2030 Nature Strategy
The Sargeant Bay Society has joined with 34 other organizations in signing a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, asking for immediate action to fund and implement the 2030 Nature Strategy. This letter was prepared after it was noted that the most recent federal budget does not fund the strategy. What is the 2030 Nature Strategy?
Proposal to Expand Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
The Sargeant Bay Society hopes to see remaining areas of Coastal Douglas Fir and Coastal Western Hemlock on the Sunshine Coast preserved. To this end, we have partnered with the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association to submit a proposal for the expansion of Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park. You can read our proposal here.
2025 Sargeant Bay Society Student Bursary
Congratulations to Jeremy Wilhelm, the recipient of the 2025 Sargeant Bay Society Student Bursary. Along with his excellent academic record and leadership skills while attending Elphinstone Secondary, Jeremy spent time volunteering at the Gibsons Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre on the coast. Enjoy your studies in Environmental Sciences Jeremy!