Heron Nesting Season is Here
In the last few days, we have started observing nesting behavior at the heron colony here in the park. Heron’s typically pick new mates every year, and once eggs are…
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SPES turns 36 today!
Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) has been a registered charity since 1988 and first incorporated as the Stanley Park Zoological Society. Following the closure of the Park’s zoo in 1995,…
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Photo: Iris Removal (Greg Hart)
SPES’s 2023 Heron Report is now available
Another Stanley Park heron breeding season has come to an end. SPES staff successfully monitored the Pacific Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias fannini) colony located at the Vancouver Park Board…
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Win Exciting Prizes while Supporting Stanley Park
Support Stanley Park Education, Conservation, and Research by bidding on an Item in SPES’s Virtual Auction December 5-15, 2023 10 Days Only! Auction opens December 5, 9AM – closes December…
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SPES awarded $25,000 TD Green Space Grant for Innovative Urban Greening Initiatives
SPES has received $25,000 from TD Green Space for innovative urban greening with planting projects in pursuit of environmental equity. Up to 1,700 native species will be planted in and…
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Wetlands Working for us
SPES recently updated our Conservation Corner display at Stanley Park Brewing. This quarter, we are highlighting wetlands and the important role they play in our ecosystem. Wetlands protect us from…
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