Our Mission
Stanley Park Ecology Society promotes awareness of and respect for the natural world and plays a leadership role in the stewardship of Stanley Park through collaborative initiatives in education, research and conservation.
Join Our Board!
July 3rd, 2018The Stanley Park Ecology Society Board of Directors is seeking qualified and interested members with Board experience who are interested … More
We’re All About Birds This Summer!
June 29th, 2018We are celebrating all things bird alongside the International Ornithological Congress and Vancouver International Bird Festival on August 19-26, 2018. … More
Beautiful but Deadly
June 29th, 2018The flashy blooms of yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus) rim Lost Lagoon and Beaver Lake at this time of year…but … More
When You Find a Baby Bird…
June 29th, 2018Summer is here filled with warm weather, delicious berries, and young fledglings hopping on the ground. For many species of … More
FREE Youth4Nature Experiences This Summer
June 29th, 2018Three FUN ways to connect with Stanley Park’s ecology this summer! During a series of FREE immersive nature experiences, engage … More
Hurry! See the Heron Chicks Before They Leave!
June 29th, 2018They grow up so quickly. Oh, how time flies! Our heron chicks are more than half-way through their nesting season. … More
Meet Your Stanley Park Hosts
June 29th, 2018Throughout July and August the Park fills up with visitors and knowledgeable volunteers to answer all their burning ecology-based questions! … More
Youth4Nature – Take Action in Stanley Park!
June 12th, 2018(cover photo by Michael Schmidt) Grab your friends, get outdoors, and make a real difference for nature in Stanley Park! … More
Youth Opportunity – FREE Upcycling Workshops
June 12th, 2018Are you between the ages of 13 and 30? Do you want to make a difference for the environment in … More
Wild Pups and Safe Pets
May 1st, 2018Right now, coyotes living across Vancouver are giving birth to a new litter of pups in their dens. Greg Hart, … More
Tiny Migrants Flying Through…
May 1st, 2018In late spring, the trees in Stanley Park come alive with new life. As leaves emerge from their buds, insect … More
Watch Out for Salamanders!
May 1st, 2018Spring is exciting not only because it’s finally warm and sunny again, but because some of Stanley Park’s intriguing creatures … More
Life and Death Drama at the Heron Colony
May 1st, 2018The breeding season is in full swing at the Stanley Park heron colony. Most of the herons are paired up … More
An Earth Day Birthday Success!
May 1st, 2018The sun shone and the Earth smiled: a happy crowd of visitors, volunteers, donors and dignitaries enjoyed a scrumptious chocolate birthday cake and … More
What’s an IBA?
February 28th, 2018By Krista Kaptein (IBA Coordinator) and Vanessa Sadler (SPES Conservation Projects Manager) 2018 has been declared Year of the Bird … More
