Each year, dozens of Pacific Great Blue Herons nest in Stanley Park. Learn about this unique urban colony with Urban Wildlife Programs Coordinator Rose Wilkin who will be discussing highlights from the 2025 heron season and exploring how this year compares to previous seasons here in the Park.
Looking for a family event to spend time in nature this weekend? Come along to our Family Forest Field Trip nature walk, where we'll explore the forest ecosystem and learn about the plants and animals who live there. Join us as we engage our senses and listen for the calls of nearby birds, feel the textures of the forest, and use magnifiers to get an up-close look at the hidden life around us.
Try your hand at the art of Ayacuchan embroidery in this beginner-friendly workshop with artist Valeria Valdeiglesias. This traditional technique comes from Ayacucho, located in Perú. During this workshop, we will learn traditional stitches and put them to practice to create a flower!
Every second of every day and night, countless cycles are churning around us, carried on by millions of organisms big and small. Join us to discover the intricate relationships that bind the forest ecosystem together -- from the textured lichens clinging to tree bark, to the mysterious mycelial network under the soil, to the flying squirrels who spread the spores of mushrooms as they collect and dry them in the forest!
Do you find yourself wandering through the Park and wondering about the tall trees that greet you? If you’re curious about learning some beginner tree identification, join us for a relaxed outing in "Stanley Park"! We’ll learn how to recognize the late fall/early winter traits of some common forest and urban trees by taking a closer look at their bark, cones, and needles. No plant ID experience necessary!
Are you feeling the festive spirit this time of year? It's the perfect season for cozy winter workshops and colourful holiday lights as we appreciate the greenery and cold weather. Join us and our instructor, Jenna Leith, for this beginner-friendly watercolour workshop to learn some basic techniques and use them to bring holiday motifs and winter trees to life on paper.
No prior experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and creativity! All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a few special pieces to keep or share as holiday greeting cards. Spaces are limited, so reserve yours soon!
Join us for a session of wreath-making, hot cocoa, and tea! It's the perfect time to brighten up the winter with some greenery, so come out to learn how to create an eco-wreath for your home or as a gift to a loved one. We'll be using locally sourced plant materials like western redcedar and douglas-fir windfall branches, cones and more during this festive crafty workshop (materials included).
The waters of Stanley Park are alive with quacks, chirps, preening, and an occasional ruffled feather. Curious about this cold but bird-filled season? Join us for our monthly birding program, Birds of a Feather! This month, local birder Kris takes us on a relaxed, interpretive outing to explore seasonal and year-round feathered residents -- with a focus on the charming winter waterbirds. No birding knowledge or experience necessary, just bring your curiosity and enjoy nature with each other!
