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.
Eaglets get a second chance
August 26th, 2016In July, two juvenile eagles in Stanley Park were rescued by the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (O.W.L.) after the young … More
What’s this?
August 24th, 2016You are looking at the underside of a Douglas fir tree needle. Can you believe the detail? You may have … More
Eco + Detectives = Summer camp fun!
August 24th, 2016What comes to mind when you think of the two words “Eco” and “Detective” together? Well, if you were one … More
The Fungus Among Us
August 23rd, 2016The fungus is definitely among us, and this fall is a great time to get out and discover the vast … More
Netting bats in the Park
August 23rd, 2016As summer ends , some of the bigger bats of Stanley Park, like the Hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus), will start … More
Getting Social with #QuackSnacks
August 23rd, 2016This summer, SPES set up a free educational photo booth on the shore of Lost Lagoon. We provided a fun … More
Wading in for Wetlands
July 22nd, 2016On a sunny Thursday in July, HSBC staff doffed their suits and pulled on rubber boots and gloves to support the … More
Weaving Together Art and Conservation
July 21st, 2016SPES was in attendance on July 9 at the annual Whey-Ah-Wichen Canoe Festival at Cates Park in North Vancouver. The event, … More
What’s this?
June 30th, 2016This photo, taken from our new dissecting microscope funded by TDFEF, shows the veins of a decaying leaf, also called … More
They camped where?!
June 30th, 2016At some point in your life you may have thought: Wouldn’t it be great to camp in Stanley Park – … More
Heron Update: Time to Fly!
June 30th, 2016The Stanley Park heron colony is an exciting place to be right now. Many of the chicks are 12-14 weeks … More
Stanley Park’s Secret: The Nature House
June 30th, 2016Nestled into the old boat house at Lost Lagoon sits Vancouver’s only ecology centre. The Stanley Park Nature House is … More
Ask an EcoRanger
June 30th, 2016Throughout July and August, SPES’ EcoRangers will be roving Stanley Park providing visitors with nature interpretation, wildlife viewing tips and advice, … More
Wetlands Working for You!
June 30th, 2016With over a meter of rain fall in Vancouver each year, storm water management is a key priority for city planners … More
Eye on Eagles
June 30th, 2016Summer is upon us and so are our newest eaglets of 2016! Currently, two of the three nesting pairs in … More
