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.
Nurture Nature on Giving Tuesday
November 22nd, 2018They’re back! Thousands of sea ducks – scoters, golden eyes, and buffleheads – swarm Stanley Park’s waters every fall … More
Migratory Masters
November 20th, 2018For some of us, falling leaves and Thanksgiving are the signs that we’ve reached autumn, but for those with an … More
“Creatures of the Night” delights crowds
November 1st, 2018Along Jack’s journey through the dark forest, he encountered the likes of owls, bats, and crows. This year at Creatures … More
Barn swallows thrive in Park horse barns
November 1st, 2018The colony of barn swallows (Hirundo rustica) in Stanley Park did well this year. Barn swallows are protected under the … More
Teaching the teachers
November 1st, 201840 teachers chose to spend their Professional Development day outside with the School Programs team learning tips and techniques on … More
Bees get a bath
November 1st, 2018On October 18, nine SPES volunteers and staff came together to clean mason bee cocoons. The orchard mason bee (Osmia … More
FREE Ghost Train rides for SPES members!
October 9th, 2018SPES members ride FREE October 12 – 18 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 … More
Climate Change & Stanley Park: SPES AGM, Oct 29, 2018
October 9th, 2018As our changing climate brings extreme weather and rising seas to Vancouver, Stanley Park’s ecosystems will have to adapt. How can … More
Farewell, Patricia!
August 31st, 2018On behalf of the board, staff and volunteers, we extend a heartfelt farewell to longtime SPES Executive Director Patricia Thomson. … More
Heron colony rallies after eagle raids
August 31st, 2018If you’re a birder or just bird curious, you can spot Stanley Park’s young great blue herons wading along Lower … More
6 bat species detected in Stanley Park
August 31st, 2018Bat surveys were conducted in Stanley Park between April 01 and August 01, 2018 and included emergence counts, acoustic monitoring, … More
Kids go wild in Stanley Park
August 31st, 2018This summer, 96 nature-curious kids came to Stanley Park to enjoy the outdoors and have fun in nature. Our unique … More
AGM special presentation – Climate Change and Stanley Park
August 31st, 2018As our changing climate brings extreme weather and rising seas to Vancouver, Stanley Park’s ecosystems will have to adapt. How … More
Ghost Train time!
August 31st, 2018“Creatures of the Night”, one of SPES’s longest running programs, returns to the Stanley Park Ghost Train plaza for another … More
Join Our Board!
July 3rd, 2018The Stanley Park Ecology Society Board of Directors is seeking qualified and interested members with Board experience who are interested … More
