Stanley Park Ecology
Expert voices on urban ecology, wildlife, and conservation in Stanley Park.
Introduction
Stanley Park Ecology (SPE) is an environmental non-profit dedicated to conserving and interpreting the natural world of Stanley Park. Our team of environmental scientists, educators, and conservation specialists regularly contribute expert insight on urban wildlife, habitat restoration, climate resilience, and environmental education.
We are available for interviews, background information, and expert commentary. We reserve the right to decide if we’re able to support a request.
Media Contact
Jenna Leith, Marketing and Communications Coordinator
comms@stanleyparkecology.ca
604-257-6908 ext. 106
Please email between 9am and 5pm from Monday to Friday for media inquiries. Please inform us of media inquiries with at least 2 days’ notice. We’re happy to support stories related to ecology, conservation, urban wildlife, and nature education.
Ares of Expertise
- Urban wildlife & human–wildlife coexistence
- Biodiversity & ecosystem health
- Environmental education & youth engagement
- Climate change impacts on urban parks
- Habitat restoration & stewardship
- Stanley Park ecology & natural history
Quick Facts
- SPE was founded in 1988
- Location: Vancouver, BC (Stanley Park)
- Focus: education, conservation, and research in Stanley Park
- Programs: public programs, school programs, kids camps, stewardship initiatives, wildlife monitoring/surveys, co-existing with coyotes
In the News
Stanley Park Ecology has been featured in local news, including:
- BCIT News – Getting schooled on urban coyotes, 2026
- CTV News – Video captures rare deer sighting at downtown Vancouver beach, 2025
- CBC – Vancouver photographer captures orca making a splash in Burrard Inlet, 2023
Stanley Park Ecology also authors of a number of research and management reports, wildlife reports, and various publications, such as our annual reports and outreach materials. You can access our publications here.