The Loon Foundation has conducted extensive long-term environmental monitoring in the Salish Sea and throughout the coastal waters of Pender Harbour for many years. This grassroots initiative empowers our community to track changes in our aquatic ecosystems, providing the necessary data to make informed decisions to protect these precious resources. In particular, we focus on ecological responses to climate change, human effects on biodiversity, and strategies to preserve habitats and species at- risk to ensure sustainable and productive coastal ecosystems.

Connecting people with nature is at the heart of our mission, inspiring responsible stewardship for future generations. We have connected over 10,000 young minds to the natural world through the  Iris & Billy Griffith Nature Centre where our renowned Nature School introduces young children to the wonders of the natural world around them, fostering a lifelong connection and calling to protect them.  Beyond the classroom, we also offer summer camps, an annual BioBlitz, citizen science opportunities, and community events that celebrate and protect our coastal ecosystems.

The mission of PODS is to see a confident, sustainable, prosperous Pender Harbour community that inspires young people, particularly through environmental studies, to nurture a vibrant year-round economy that can sustain families, is sensitive to development, and is deeply connected to the natural world through science, culture, and the arts. Discover the Loon Foundation’s path to PODS and learn more about this vibrant community hub for research, education, culture, and community action.