Are you a business, organization, school, or community group looking to engage your team while supporting local conservation? We partner with groups of all sizes to create meaningful outdoor experiences in Stanley Park.
Why Work With Us?
When you book a group experience with Stanley Park Ecology, you:
- Engage your team outdoors in an iconic Vancouver setting
- Support local conservation initiatives
- Align with sustainability & CSR goals
- Create meaningful shared experiences
Stanley Park Ecology offers professionally guided paid group experiences that connect your team to nature while directly supporting conservation, education, and climate action in Vancouver’s largest urban forest.
Program fees help fund the ecological stewardship, research, and environmental education work that keeps Stanley Park healthy and thriving.
In-Person Experiences:
We offer two primary ways for corporate and group partners to connect with nature:
Hands-on Stewardship: Invasive Species Removal
Ideal for corporate team building and employee engagement days.
Make a direct, hands-on contribution to habitat restoration in Stanley Park through guided invasive species removal.
Working alongside our team, your group will head into restoration areas of the park to identify and carefully remove invasive plants.
These species outcompete native plants and reduce biodiversity. By removing them, your team helps create space for native plants to regenerate, strengthening forest health and improving habitat for wildlife.
All events are guided by knowledgeable Stanley Park Ecology staff, who provide plant identification, ecological context, and safe removal techniques while sharing insights about the park’s ecosystems and restoration work.
Through this experience, your team will:
- Support native plant recovery
- Improve habitat for local wildlife
- Contribute to long-term forest resilience
- Make a visible environmental impact
Guided Ecology Walks
Perfect for teams seeking a shared learning experience rather than hands-on restoration work.
Offer your team a professionally guided outdoor learning experience that deepens connection to local ecosystems and conservation efforts. As you walk the park trails, our educators bring the park to life through stories about wildlife, ecology, and the inner workings that sustain urban nature.
Groups may select from established program themes:
Wetland Wonders
Explore Stanley Park’s wetlands and discover how these ecosystems support biodiversity, improve water quality, and strengthen climate resilience.
Forest Fundamentals
Learn about native tree species, understory plants, and urban forest ecology while exploring why healthy forests are essential in cities like Vancouver.
Life Between the Tides (low-tide dependent)
At low tide, discover the fascinating intertidal ecosystems along Stanley Park’s shoreline and the marine life that thrives between land and sea.
Our educator-led ecology walks are engaging, accessible, and designed to foster curiosity, connection, and environmental awareness.
Plan Your Group Experience
Corporate and group programs are paid experiences that support Stanley Park Ecology’s conservation and education work in the park.
Due to high demand and limited restoration capacity, group bookings are typically scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays and should be requested at least 4 weeks in advance.
Programs are approximately 3 hours long, with start times typically at 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM.
If you have a specific timeline or event date in mind, we encourage reaching out early to secure your preferred session.
How It Works
- Submit an inquiry for your preferred experience (stewardship or guided walk)
- Share your group size, preferred dates, and goals
- We will contact you to confirm your group experience in Stanley Park
Every group experience contributes directly to protecting and restoring Stanley Park’s ecosystems, making your team’s time in the park both memorable and meaningful.
Ready to plan your corporate or group experience in Stanley Park?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a volunteer activity?
Group stewardship sessions are paid programs that support Stanley Park Ecology’s conservation and education work. Your team participates in meaningful restoration while helping fund ongoing stewardship in the park.
When can we book a program?
Programs are typically scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays and should be booked at least 6 weeks in advance.
How long are the programs?
Most programs run for approximately 3 hours.
How many people can participate?
We can accommodate small teams and large groups. Let us know your group size when submitting an inquiry so we can recommend the best experience. If your group size exceeds 60 people, please reach out 3 months in advance.
Do we need prior experience?
No experience is required. All tools, training, and guidance are provided by Stanley Park Ecology staff.