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Stanley Park Coyote Alert: Summary and Guidelines
February 5th, 2021Guidelines for Park Visitors Stanley Park continues to be a place for everyone’s wellbeing and enjoyment, and many visitors still … More
Important Update from SPES
March 18th, 2020Dear Supporters and Friends, The safety and well-being of our staff, volunteers, supporters, friends, and guests is of utmost importance to … More
Tiny swallows, big flight!
February 28th, 2019Swallows will soon be landing in Stanley Park to breed. Violet-green Swallows, who return to their nesting grounds much earlier … More
Coyote Conflicts in Stanley Park
January 22nd, 2021Food Handouts Lead to Heartbreaking Outcomes for Wildlife SPES began 2021 with a difficult wildlife situation that quickly escalated over … More
Job Posting: Executive Director
January 20th, 2021REPORTS TO Board of Directors Description The Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) has been promoting awareness of and respect for … More
Working for Wetlands
January 20th, 2021SPES’s “Freshwater Initiatives in Stanley Park” project supports critical wetland habitat Lakes, streams, bogs, wet meadows and ponds comprise Stanley … More
Welcome to Wetlands 101!
January 19th, 2021If you are curious about wetlands – what they are, where they are, and what’s happening to them – this … More
Be Bat Aware!
January 19th, 2021The BC Community Bat Program is reminding people to please report any bat activity seen this winter and please keep any dead bat so it … More
Wilbur Heron Ornaments
December 4th, 2020Welcome a little winged friend into your home for the holidays as an adorable decoration, and a reminder of your … More
State of the Park Report 2020
October 21st, 2020The State of the Park Report for the Ecological Integrity of Stanley Park 2020 (SOPEI) is now available here! SPES … More
NEW! Stanley Park Life List
October 20th, 2020Stanley Park is home to many organisms. Knowing what lives here helps us protect them and support their habitat needs. … More
SPES AGM – Wednesday, October 21
October 4th, 2020via ZOOM 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. AGM business and voting: 7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. SPES Department Highlights & … More