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Important Update from SPES

March 18th, 2020

Dear 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, 2019

Swallows will soon be landing in Stanley Park to breed. Violet-green Swallows, who return to their nesting grounds much earlier … More

State of the Park Report 2020

October 21st, 2020

The 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, 2020

Stanley 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, 2020

via 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

The NEW Nature House is OPEN!

July 16th, 2020

A refreshed exhibit weaves together local wildlife and Stanley Park stewardship Less than a kilometre from the bustling city centre, … More

Craft a Bee B&B!

May 8th, 2020

Buzz over to our online video below to check out how to make a fun craft with recycled materials you … More

Help SPES celebrate Earth Day’s 50th anniversary….

April 21st, 2020

Today marks 50 years since Earth Day was first celebrated! Although we might not be celebrating Earth Day in Stanley … More

SPES AGM – Tue, October 22

October 10th, 2019

Please join us for the Annual General Meeting of Tuesday, October 22, 2019 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Doors open … More

Ch-ch-changes

September 4th, 2019

At SPES we’re marking the changing season with some exciting changes of our own. Our Education Department (school programs and … More

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