Summer visitors to Stanley Park benefit from the engaging EcoRanger Program, designed to spark curiosity and deepen appreciation for the Park’s wildlife and vegetation. EcoRangers are volunteers who roam the Park during the summer months, greeting visitors, answering questions, and sharing fascinating information on a wide range of topics related to the natural world.
Each year, we welcome new EcoRangers, providing orientation and training to help animate and expand our presence in the Park.
We encourage youth, local residents, and anyone interested in the natural world to tap into the expertise of our staff, learning about the animals, plants, and natural beauty of Stanley Park. Spring training prepares EcoRangers for summer shifts at the Nature House and for setting up pop-up education stations. Throughout the program, EcoRangers not only develop valuable community engagement skills but also expand their own knowledge of Stanley Park’s vibrant ecosystems.
Stanley Park Nature House on Lost Lagoon
The Nature House is the public’s ecological information centre in Stanley Park. Our Nature House staff and volunteers answer questions about the Park’s natural and social history, enabling residents and visitors to enjoy the Park more thoroughly. A variety of programs are offered within Stanley Park including interpretive walks that begin at the Nature House.
Open 10am – 4pm on weekends year round, with extended summer hours.
Nature House volunteers are people with a keen desire to learn more and share about Stanley Park. Under the supervision of the Nature House Staff, they answer questions from the public, assist in the creation of educational displays, and do as much as they can to learn about the natural and social history of Stanley Park. All Nature House volunteers receive hands-on training and are expected to work at the Nature House at minimum once a month for a 4 hour shift.
