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.
Celebrating Our Volunteers
September 1st, 2017On Tuesday August 29th, volunteers, staff and board members came together for an evening of celebration in the stunning setting … More
Alien Invaders & The Ghost Train
September 1st, 2017Look out for alien invaders in Stanley Park this Hallowe’en! Ride the Ghost Train between Oct.13 and 31 to find … More
How Low Can It Go?
September 1st, 2017Lost Lagoon’s shores are extending into “beaches” as water levels dip during Vancouver’s dry summer. Park Board biologist Nick Page … More
Ceperley Meadow: A Necessary Mess
September 1st, 2017Less frequent mowing and increased beaver activity are encouraging the emergence of valuable wetland habitat in this low-lying meadow. The … More
Stanley Park BioBlitz Results
September 1st, 2017Stanley Park Ecology Society hosted its third BioBlitz on August 12th and 13th as part of the national celebration of … More
Summer Camp Stories
August 31st, 2017This summer, EcoDetectives day camps overflowed with enthusiastic outdoor fun! Campers ages 7-11 explored Stanley Park as EcoDetectives, investigating nature, … More
The Creature from Lost Lagoon
August 29th, 2017Over 33,000 people on Facebook have viewed it. A select few have held it. Here’s more information about it! … … More
Stanley Park’s Beautiful Bog
July 20th, 2017If you asked people what habitats Stanley Park is famous for they might suggest forest, rocky shorelines, lakes and even … More
BioBlitz the Park!
June 30th, 2017Ever wonder what animals are living in the tree tops of Stanley Park? How about under the waves just off … More
What’s This?
June 30th, 2017A cache of skulls? Could this be the leftovers from a feast for crows…? You are looking at the contents … More
School Programs Wrap Up
June 30th, 2017Thanks to all teachers who booked with us for the 2016/17 school year! With your help we delivered: 224 field trips to … More
The Strife with Loosestrife
June 30th, 2017Winning the battle against Lythrum salicaria: Purple loosestrife, a highly invasive riparian invasive species in our region, has plagued the habitats … More
Summer at the Nature House
June 30th, 2017On a rainy spring weekday, the entire Public Education & Outreach team undertook “The Great Nature House Cleanup”—mounting new walls, … More
Eagles: Circle of Life in Stanley Park
June 30th, 2017There is a lot of uncertainty regarding the eagles this year in Stanley Park. Sadly, Stanley Park Ecology Society received … More
Giant and Dangerous!
June 30th, 2017Giant hogweed is a harmful invasive plant that exists in a few managed locations in Stanley Park. The fast-growing perennial … More
