Join this dedicated group of volunteers and help manage invasive plant species in Stanley Park. You will learn about local ecology and conservation issues and develop organizational and leadership skills, all while working in a beautiful outdoor setting. 

The Stanley Park Nature House on Lost Lagoon is Vancouver's only ecology centre.  Visitors come in to explore our displays and chat with our knowledgeable staff and volunteer hosts about Stanley Park.  Nature House hosts are there to welcome visitors and provide information about Stanley Park in an informative and engaging way.

SPES is seeking knowledgeable, passionate, and self-motivated individuals to work as a team to support the invasive species mapping project in Stanley Park. Please note that this is an ongoing project, and although we are currently not seeking volunteers for this position, if you are interested in this project, or would like to learn more about future opportunities, please email Alicia Fontaine, Volunteer Coordinator at: vols@stanleyparkecology.ca.

Like working with children? Like spending time in the woods? Tap into your passion and help connect young people with nature by being an Eco Detectives Day Camp EcoCaptain this summer!

This summer, Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) is running day camp for children ages 7 – 11 in Stanley Park. This is an incredible learning opportunity for volunteers to become more familiar with the Park, develop their skills working with children, and help empower children to connect with nature in meaningful ways.

The Stanley Park BioBlitz will take place on August 12^th-13^th, 2017. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks at our BioBlitz festival on August 12^th.  

This year, the Canadian Wildlife Federation is celebrating Canada’s 150^th anniversary with BioBlitz Canada 150. Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) is thrilled to announce that Stanley Park has been chosen as one of the nation’s five flagship BioBlitz locations! Participating members of the public will have the opportunity to learn from taxonomic experts on the field surveys, enjoy the environmental festival at Lumberman’s Arch, and join a variety of nature-based activities and educational walks.

The Stanley Park BioBlitz will take place on August 12^th-13^th, 2017. We are looking for interpreters, naturalists, or student specialists to assist our taxonomic experts with their species surveys.

This year, the Canadian Wildlife Federation is celebrating Canada’s 150^th anniversary with BioBlitz Canada 150. Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) is thrilled to announce that Stanley Park has been chosen as one of the nation’s five flagship BioBlitz locations! Participating members of the public will have the opportunity to learn from taxonomic experts on the field surveys, enjoy the environmental festival at Lumberman’s Arch, and join a variety of nature-based activities and educational walks.

Bird counts are undertaken by SPES staff and volunteers on Lost Lagoon and Beaver Lake each month. A great volunteer position for all skill levels of birders. More experienced volunteers help beginners in a welcoming, team-training environment. Other bird monitoring programs, such as beached bird monitoring and point count surveys, become available seasonally and as positions open up.

The Stanley Park Eco-Stewards Program (previously called Ivy Busters) works hard to restore degraded habitats by removing invasive species, planting native species, decommissioning unsanctioned trails, and adding course woody debris and other enhancements in Stanley Park.

Enthusiastic volunteers gather for a fun-filled morning or afternoon to take part in various restoration projects in the Park where it is most needed. Together volunteers will work towards conserving biodiversity and restoring important habitat in Stanley Park. Stanley Park Eco-Stewards events are open to the public and are held twice per month on Saturday or Sunday. Please check our events calendar for upcoming dates.