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.
Nature nurtures teen scientists in Stanley Park
February 22nd, 2019High school students with different timetables and a curriculum that is jam packed with content mean field trips for this … More
A house for all seasons
February 22nd, 2019(Cover Photo: Michael Schmidt) When summer ends, the throng of tourists retreat from Stanley Park and locals put up their … More
Tiny swallows make a big flight home!
February 22nd, 2019Swallows will soon returning to Stanley Park to breed. Violet-green Swallows, who return to their nesting grounds much earlier than … More
Thank You!!
January 31st, 2019A big “High 5” to our wonderful donors who came through for Stanley Park wildlife and ecosystems in 2018! Your … More
What’s this?
January 31st, 2019What’s this? Is it your grandma’s old sweater? Maybe some dried grass? Or fur? But what kind of fur?? If … More
Holly tops SPES’s “Most Wanted” list
January 30th, 2019Isn’t holly beautiful with those deep green leaves and brilliant red berries! This plant is perfect for decorating for the … More
BCIT students flex their “mussels” in Stanley Park study
January 30th, 2019In 2017, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the Stanley Park Ecology … More
Keeping coyotes and you safe
January 30th, 2019It’s Business Time for Resident Coyotes We’re into the beginning of a new year—a time of reflection on the ups … More
Nurture Nature on Giving Tuesday
November 22nd, 2018They’re back! Thousands of sea ducks – scoters, golden eyes, and buffleheads – swarm Stanley Park’s waters every fall … More
Migratory Masters
November 20th, 2018For some of us, falling leaves and Thanksgiving are the signs that we’ve reached autumn, but for those with an … More
“Creatures of the Night” delights crowds
November 1st, 2018Along Jack’s journey through the dark forest, he encountered the likes of owls, bats, and crows. This year at Creatures … More
Barn swallows thrive in Park horse barns
November 1st, 2018The colony of barn swallows (Hirundo rustica) in Stanley Park did well this year. Barn swallows are protected under the … More
Teaching the teachers
November 1st, 201840 teachers chose to spend their Professional Development day outside with the School Programs team learning tips and techniques on … More
Bees get a bath
November 1st, 2018On October 18, nine SPES volunteers and staff came together to clean mason bee cocoons. The orchard mason bee (Osmia … More
FREE Ghost Train rides for SPES members!
October 9th, 2018SPES members ride FREE October 12 – 18 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 … More
