Learn about your local ecology in immersive, hands-on programs led by knowledgeable SPE staff or experts from the community. Join our guided walks, workshops, online programs and special events for all ages and abilities. Our affordable sliding scale programs offer something for everyone.
Walks, Webinars and Workshops
Join us to explore and deepen your understanding of the forests, wetlands and seashores of Stanley Park on a Discovery Walk, with topics such as beavers, bird calls, native forests, or mushrooms. Alternatively, learn a new skill, such as weaving invasive plants, ecology art, or nature-inspired watercolour painting in one of our Workshops.
Visit our events calendar to view and register for upcoming programs!
“As a newcomer to Vancouver, attending SPE’s programs has given me what I needed to make this city feel like home: a strong sense of community, a deeper understanding of its history, and an intimate connection to its local nature.”
– Program Participant, 2025
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Private Programs
We welcome clubs and community groups, families and friends, assisted living groups, English Language Learners, tour groups, and businesses that are keen to have an interactive ecology experience. Book your very own SPE-curated program – in-person or online with us!
Choose from one of our ready to go programs or request a customized program to fit the interests and needs of your group. We also offer birthday parties with room rentals and guided walks! Check out some of our programs available for private booking, some geared towards children and others suitable for all ages:
In-person walks: Wetland Wildlife, Forest Fundamentals, Birding 101, Migratory Bird Walks, Coyotes 101, Owl Prowl, The Eagle Walk, Nocturnal Creature Feature, and Life Between the Tides (dependent on low tide!).
Online programs: Can’t make it to the park? No problem! Learn about the wonders of Stanley Park from the comfort of your own living room with our online programs: Herons of Stanley Park, All About Eagles, Rambunctious River Otters, Beautiful Bats, Stanley Park Owls, Coyotes 101, and Magnificent Marine Mammals.
To register or inquire about a program, please fill out this booking form, or you can email or call us at 604-257-6908, ext. 102 (and leave a voicemail).
Program Leaders
To bring you new and interesting programs, we rely, in part, on people from the community with knowledge and experience in a wide variety of topics. If you or someone you know is an expert on a particular subject and would like to share it with our audience as a program, please click on the link below to express your interest. We will contact you to discuss a collaboration. Fill out the survey here!