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SUMMARY:EcoStewards
DESCRIPTION:Come volunteer to help the Stanley Park ecosystem by managing and removing invasive plant species. You will learn about local ecology and conservation issues\, take part in hands-on invasive species removal\, and make an important contribution to habitat conservation and restoration in Stanley Park. EcoStewards will always meet outside of the SPES office (610 Pipeline Rd\, Vancouver\, BC V6G 3E2) at 10:00 am on the day of the event. To attend EcoStewards you must register online before the event. There will be a sign-in sheet on the morning of the event. \n\n\n\nEcoStewards registration is now on Better Impact\, register here to create a Better Impact profile. Once you have created a profile you will be able to register for this and all future EcoStewards sessions via Better Impact.  \n\n\n\nFor more information about the EcoStewards volunteer program\, you can read about the program here
URL:https://stanleyparkecology.ca/event/ecostewards-12/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free
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SUMMARY:EcoStewards
DESCRIPTION:Come volunteer to help the Stanley Park ecosystem by managing and removing invasive plant species. You will learn about local ecology and conservation issues\, take part in hands-on invasive species removal\, and make an important contribution to habitat conservation and restoration in Stanley Park. EcoStewards will always meet outside of the SPES office (610 Pipeline Rd\, Vancouver\, BC V6G 3E2) at 10:00 am on the day of the event. To attend EcoStewards you must register online before the event. There will be a sign-in sheet on the morning of the event. \n\n\n\nEcoStewards registration is now on Better Impact\, register here to create a Better Impact profile. Once you have created a profile you will be able to register for this and all future EcoStewards sessions via Better Impact.  \n\n\n\nFor more information about the EcoStewards volunteer program\, you can read about the program here
URL:https://stanleyparkecology.ca/event/ecostewards-13/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240821T180000
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UID:55485-1724263200-1724268600@stanleyparkecology.ca
SUMMARY:Buzzing Native Bees
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n  Problems using the ticket form below? You can also get tickets here. \n  SPES uses the Zeffy platform to process payments\, so your entire purchase goes to us. If you’d like to help Zeffy keep running its services\, you can choose to tip them. If you don’t want to\, choose “Other” in the drop-down menu and then enter $0. \n\n\n\n  \n    \n  \n\n\n\n\nIN-PERSON PROGRAM \n\n\n\nWhen you think of a bee\, chances are you imagine the European honeybee. But what about our native pollinators? Here in BC\, we have over 400 species of native bees! Come along for this buzzing outing to learn about their life cycles and ecology — from large fuzzy bumble bees to charming leaf-cutter bees to tiny bees less than 5 mm long!  \n\n\n\nPROGRAM DETAILS \n\n\n\nAccessibility notes:  This program will take place on some uneven surfaces on mostly gravel pathways. It is unlikely that we will be interacting with bees to the point where there is risk of stinging\, but if you have a bee sting allergy please exercise caution. If you have any questions or input about accessibility\, please email publiced@stanleyparkecology.ca           \n\n\n\nThis program will meet at the Nature House on Lost Lagoon (underneath the viewing platform at Chilco and Alberni St) and proceed around Lost Lagoon Loop either towards Ceperley Meadow or towards the Rose Garden\, depending on the flowers!  \n\n\n\nTerms and Conditions  \n\n\n\n(1) Registration required - NO DROP-INS ARE ALLOWED.  Fees for this program are based on a sliding scale – reduced fees are available for those with financial barriers.  \n\n\n\n(2)  Cancellation policy  – We offer partial refunds for program fees up to 7 days before the program. A 20% administration fee applies. Cancellations with less than the required notice are non-refundable. We do not refund fees for late or missed programs. Please request a refund by emailing publiced@stanleyparkecology.ca. You may also choose to support our public education programming by donating your registration fee.  \n\n\n\n(3) Weather – Our tours typically run rain or shine. Rarely\, programs may be postponed or cancelled due extreme weather like high winds or extreme heat.  We will alert you by email if the program needs to be rescheduled. If the program cannot be rescheduled\, refunds will be offered with a 20% administration fee or you may choose to transfer your ticket to another program of the same value.   \n\n\n\n(4) Program Availability – Program full or you cannot attend this day or time?   Sign up here to be notified when the program runs in the future. We also have a monthly events newsletter that you can subscribe to here. \n\n\n\n            \n\n\n\nThe land on which we gather is the traditional\, ancestral\, and unceded territory of the Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm)\, Squamish (Skwxwú7mesh)\, and Tsleil-Waututh (səlilwətaɬ) Peoples. Their stewardship and respect for this land has carried forward for thousands of years long before settlers named it “Stanley Park”.
URL:https://stanleyparkecology.ca/event/buzzing-native-bees-2/
LOCATION:Nature House\, 712 Lost Lagoon Path\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6G 2S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Walks
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T002119Z
UID:55490-1724508000-1724513400@stanleyparkecology.ca
SUMMARY:A Changing Forest
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n  Problems using the ticket form below? You can also get tickets here. \n  SPES uses the Zeffy platform to process payments\, so your entire purchase goes to us. If you’d like to help Zeffy keep running its services\, you can choose to tip them. If you don’t want to\, choose “Other” in the drop-down menu and then enter $0. \n\n\n\n  \n    \n  \n\n\n\n\nIN-PERSON PROGRAM \n\n\n\nEvery ecosystem experiences the tumultuous and life-giving cycles of growth\, decay\, and renewal. The forests of Stanley Park undergo many changes and stressors\, from windstorms to invasive species to the hemlock looper moth infestations that arrive every 10-15 years. Join us on this outing to explore what it means to be a changing forest. \n\n\n\nPROGRAM DETAILS \n\n\n\nAccessibility notes: This program requires moving at a moderate pace with moderate inclines on some uneven surfaces. If you have any questions or input about accessibility\, please email publiced@stanleyparkecology.ca    \n\n\n\nThis program will meet at the Stanley Park Loop @ Bay 1 (#19 Bus Stop located near Stanley Park Pavilion) and proceed down to the South Creek Trail entrance by the Vancouver Police Department Mounted Unit stables. Please arrive 5 minutes early to sign in.  (1) (2) (3) (4) \n\n\n\nTerms and Conditions  \n\n\n\n(1) Registration required - NO DROP-INS ARE ALLOWED.  Fees for this program are based on a sliding scale – reduced fees are available for those with financial barriers.  \n\n\n\n(2)  Cancellation policy  – We offer partial refunds for program fees up to 7 days before the program. A 20% administration fee applies. Cancellations with less than the required notice are non-refundable. We do not refund fees for late or missed programs. Please request a refund by emailing publiced@stanleyparkecology.ca. You may also choose to support our public education programming by donating your registration fee.  \n\n\n\n(3) Weather – Our tours typically run rain or shine. Rarely\, programs may be postponed or cancelled due extreme weather like high winds or extreme heat.  We will alert you by email if the program needs to be rescheduled. If the program cannot be rescheduled\, refunds will be offered with a 20% administration fee or you may choose to transfer your ticket to another program of the same value.   \n\n\n\n(4) Program Availability – Program full or you cannot attend this day or time?   Sign up here to be notified when the program runs in the future. We also have a monthly events newsletter that you can subscribe to here. \n\n\n\n            \n\n\n\nThe land on which we gather is the traditional\, ancestral\, and unceded territory of the Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm)\, Squamish (Skwxwú7mesh)\, and Tsleil-Waututh (səlilwətaɬ) Peoples. Their stewardship and respect for this land has carried forward for thousands of years long before settlers named it “Stanley Park”.
URL:https://stanleyparkecology.ca/event/a-changing-forest-2/
LOCATION:Stanley Park #19 Bus Loop\, Stanley Park Loop\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6G 3E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Walks
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UID:55471-1724578200-1724583600@stanleyparkecology.ca
SUMMARY:Birds of a Feather: Summer on the Wing
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n  Problems using the ticket form below? You can also get tickets here. \n  SPES uses the Zeffy platform to process payments\, so your entire purchase goes to us. If you’d like to help Zeffy keep running its services\, you can choose to tip them. If you don’t want to\, choose “Other” in the drop-down menu and then enter $0. \n\n\n\n  \n    \n  \n\n\n\n\nIN-PERSON PROGRAM  \n\n\n\nIf you direct your senses to the skies\, waters\, and bushes\, you’ll encounter birds swooping for flying insects\, feasting on ripe berries\, and enjoying the late summer abundance. Come along on our monthly birding program\, Birds of a Feather! This month\, join a local birder for a relaxed interpretive outing and learn to identify and appreciate the birds around us. No experience required\, just bring your curiosity and take flight!  \n\n\n\nPROGRAM DETAILS  \n\n\n\nAccessibility notes: This program requires moving at a moderate pace with moderate inclines on some uneven surfaces (such as gravel and pavement) for up to 1.5 hours. If you have any questions about accessibility\, please email Julia at publiced@stanleyparkecology.ca         \n\n\n\nThis program will meet at the Nature House on Lost Lagoon (located near the intersection of Alberni and Chilco Street\, underneath the viewing platform). Please arrive 5 minutes early to sign in.    \n\n\n\nTerms and Conditions  \n\n\n\n(1) Registration required - NO DROP-INS ARE ALLOWED.  Fees for this program are based on a sliding scale – reduced fees are available for those with financial barriers.  \n\n\n\n(2)  Cancellation policy  – We offer partial refunds for program fees up to 7 days before the program. A 20% administration fee applies. Cancellations with less than the required notice are non-refundable. We do not refund fees for late or missed programs. Please request a refund by emailing publiced@stanleyparkecology.ca. You may also choose to support our public education programming by donating your registration fee.  \n\n\n\n(3) Weather – Our tours typically run rain or shine. Rarely\, programs may be postponed or cancelled due extreme weather like high winds or extreme heat.  We will alert you by email if the program needs to be rescheduled. If the program cannot be rescheduled\, refunds will be offered with a 20% administration fee or you may choose to transfer your ticket to another program of the same value.   \n\n\n\n(4) Program Availability – Program full or you cannot attend this day or time?   Sign up here to be notified when the program runs in the future. We also have a monthly events newsletter that you can subscribe to here. \n\n\n\n            \n\n\n\nThe land on which we gather is the traditional\, ancestral\, and unceded territory of the Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm)\, Squamish (Skwxwú7mesh)\, and Tsleil-Waututh (səlilwətaɬ) Peoples. Their stewardship and respect for this land has carried forward for thousands of years long before settlers named it “Stanley Park”.
URL:https://stanleyparkecology.ca/event/birds-of-a-feather-summer-on-the-wing/
LOCATION:Nature House\, 712 Lost Lagoon Path\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6G 2S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Walks
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UID:55563-1724954400-1724961600@stanleyparkecology.ca
SUMMARY:Mapping in Motion: Spatial Storytelling in Stanley Park
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n  Problems using the ticket form below? You can also get tickets here. \n  SPES uses the Zeffy platform to process payments\, so your entire purchase goes to us. If you’d like to help Zeffy keep running its services\, you can choose to tip them. If you don’t want to\, choose “Other” in the drop-down menu and then enter $0. \n\n\n\n  \n    \n  \n\n\n\n\nIN-PERSON WORKSHOP \n\n\n\nExplore Stanley Park from the perspective of mapping. This program will delve into how various types of maps shape our understanding of the park and influence its physical landscape. You will gain insights into the history of the park through maps\, and how different applications of mapping have shaped this urban landscape. As we walk through the park\, we will create our own maps that tell stories about our experiences. The program is led by our Community Engagement Coordinator\, Chris Rothery. He has degrees in Environmental Studies\, and Landscape Architecture\, which both deal heavily with the use of maps in understanding and designing our environment.  \n\n\n\nPROGRAM DETAILS \n\n\n\nAccessibility notes: This program will start indoors while seated\, on the second floor which is unfortunately only accessible by stairs. We will then go outside to walk along trails at a moderate pace with moderate inclines on some uneven surfaces\, stopping to draw at various locations. If you have any questions or input about accessibility\, please email publiced@stanleyparkecology.ca     \n\n\n\nThis program will meet at the Stanley Park Pavilion at the Stanley Park Ecology Society office (610 Pipeline Rd) on the second floor in the Salmonberry Room. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to check-in. \n\n\n\nTerms and Conditions \n\n\n\n(1) Registration required - NO DROP-INS ARE ALLOWED.  Fees for this program are based on a sliding scale – reduced fees are available for those with financial barriers.  \n\n\n\n(2)  Cancellation policy  – We offer partial refunds for program fees up to 7 days before the program. A 20% administration fee applies. Cancellations with less than the required notice are non-refundable. We do not refund fees for late or missed programs. Please request a refund by emailing publiced@stanleyparkecology.ca. You may also choose to support our public education programming by donating your registration fee.  \n\n\n\n(3) Weather – Our tours typically run rain or shine. Rarely\, programs may be postponed or cancelled due extreme weather like high winds or extreme heat.  We will alert you by email if the program needs to be rescheduled. If the program cannot be rescheduled\, refunds will be offered with a 20% administration fee or you may choose to transfer your ticket to another program of the same value.   \n\n\n\n(4) Program Availability – Program full or you cannot attend this day or time?   Sign up here to be notified when the program runs in the future. We also have a monthly events newsletter that you can subscribe to here. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe land on which we gather is the traditional\, ancestral\, and unceded territory of the Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm)\, Squamish (Skwxwú7mesh)\, and Tsleil-Waututh (səlilwətaɬ) Peoples. Their stewardship and respect for this land has carried forward for thousands of years long before settlers named it “Stanley Park”.
URL:https://stanleyparkecology.ca/event/mapping-in-motion-spatial-storytelling-in-stanley-park/
LOCATION:Stanley Park Pavilion\, 610 Pipeline Road\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6G 1Z4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240902T060000
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CREATED:20240725T174028Z
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UID:55927-1725256800-1725276600@stanleyparkecology.ca
SUMMARY:Vancouver Triathlon Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Role Description\n\n\n\nJoin SPES at the Vancouver Triathlon! SPES has been selected as a partner organization for this year’s Vancouver Triathlon\, and we need your help to make it a success! We’re building a team of enthusiastic volunteers to support the water stations located throughout beautiful Stanley Park. This is a great opportunity to engage with athletes\, contribute to a major event in our community\, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the triathlon. If you have great customer service skills and a passion for helping others\, we would love to have you on our team! \n\n\n\nDuties\n\n\n\nAs a Hydration Station Monitor\, volunteers will: \n\n\n\n\nAssist with the set-up and take-down of the Hydration Stations;\n\n\n\nFill and hand out cups;\n\n\n\nEnsure the area is kept clean and waste is properly disposed of;\n\n\n\nCommunicate with athletes\, utilizing customer service skills.\n\n\n\n\nTime Commitment\n\n\n\nThis is a one-day volunteer opportunity. \n\n\n\nThe Vancouver Triathlon takes place on Monday\, September 2nd. \n\n\n\nWe are looking for volunteers to commit to a shift between 6:00am-11:30am. \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nHydration Station volunteering will be taking place in-person in Stanley Park. \n\n\n\nRequirements\n\n\n\n\nBe 16 years of age or older\, or volunteer with a parent or guardian present.\n\n\n\n\nBenefits\n\n\n\n\nGet a front row seat to the Vancouver Triathlon;\n\n\n\nAttend the twice yearly volunteer appreciation events;\n\n\n\nReference letter available after completion of 25 hours of volunteering;\n\n\n\nAccess the benefits available to all SPES volunteers including discounted membership.\n\n\n\n\nApplication Procedure\n\n\n\nIf you would like to volunteer for the event\, please email harper.j@stanleyparkecology.ca with “Vancouver Triathlon Volunteer” in the subject line.
URL:https://stanleyparkecology.ca/event/vancouver-triathlon-volunteer-opportunity/
LOCATION:Stanley Park\, 2nd floor\, Stanley Park Dining Pavilion\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 4B2
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T002029Z
UID:55717-1725557400-1725562800@stanleyparkecology.ca
SUMMARY:Wildlife of Beaver Lake
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n  Problems using the ticket form below? You can also get tickets here. \n  SPES uses the Zeffy platform to process payments\, so your entire purchase goes to us. If you’d like to help Zeffy keep running its services\, you can choose to tip them. If you don’t want to\, choose “Other” in the drop-down menu and then enter $0. \n\n\n\n  \n    \n  \n\n\n\n\nIN-PERSON PROGRAM \n\n\n\nWhen visiting wetlands in Stanley Park\, one can anticipate the quacks of ducks in the water lilies\, the croaks of frogs nearby\, and maybe some eagles and herons hunting in the air and on the water. Join us on a Beaver Lake habitat walk where we’ll learn about the homes and lives of these charismatic creatures\, and maybe encounter some if we’re lucky! Find out about why so many critters rely on Beaver Lake during this nature outing.  \n\n\n\nPROGRAM DETAILS \n\n\n\nAccessibility notes: This program requires moving at a moderate pace with moderate inclines on some uneven surfaces\, on sidewalks and paths. If you have any questions or input about accessibility\, please email publiced@stanleyparkecology.ca           \n\n\n\nThis program will meet at the Stanley Park Loop @ Bay 1 (#19 Bus Stop located near Stanley Park Pavilion). Please arrive 5 minutes early to sign in. \n\n\n\nTerms and Conditions \n\n\n\n(1) Registration required - NO DROP-INS ARE ALLOWED.  Fees for this program are based on a sliding scale – reduced fees are available for those with financial barriers.  \n\n\n\n(2)  Cancellation policy  – We offer partial refunds for program fees up to 7 days before the program. A 20% administration fee applies. Cancellations with less than the required notice are non-refundable. We do not refund fees for late or missed programs. Please request a refund by emailing publiced@stanleyparkecology.ca. You may also choose to support our public education programming by donating your registration fee.  \n\n\n\n(3) Weather – Our tours typically run rain or shine. Rarely\, programs may be postponed or cancelled due extreme weather like high winds or extreme heat.  We will alert you by email if the program needs to be rescheduled. If the program cannot be rescheduled\, refunds will be offered with a 20% administration fee or you may choose to transfer your ticket to another program of the same value.   \n\n\n\n(4) Program Availability – Program full or you cannot attend this day or time?   Sign up here to be notified when the program runs in the future. We also have a monthly events newsletter that you can subscribe to here. \n\n\n\n            \n\n\n\nThe land on which we gather is the traditional\, ancestral\, and unceded territory of the Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm)\, Squamish (Skwxwú7mesh)\, and Tsleil-Waututh (səlilwətaɬ) Peoples. Their stewardship and respect for this land has carried forward for thousands of years long before settlers named it “Stanley Park”.
URL:https://stanleyparkecology.ca/event/wildlife-of-beaver-lake-2/
LOCATION:Stanley Park #19 Bus Loop\, Stanley Park Loop\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6G 3E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240907T113000
DTSTAMP:20240807T095431
CREATED:20240709T194604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T001847Z
UID:55731-1725703200-1725708600@stanleyparkecology.ca
SUMMARY:Get to Know a Trail: Cathedral Trail
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n  Problems using the ticket form below? You can also get tickets here. \n  SPES uses the Zeffy platform to process payments\, so your entire purchase goes to us. If you’d like to help Zeffy keep running its services\, you can choose to tip them. If you don’t want to\, choose “Other” in the drop-down menu and then enter $0. \n\n\n\n  \n    \n  \n\n\n\n\nIN-PERSON PROGRAM \n\n\n\nHow well do you know the trails of Stanley Park? From the edges of the city\, to a foggy morning on Beaver Lake\, to the owls that sweep the forested trails of the Park – every season brings something new to encounter across diverse habitats. Join SPES Educator Julia Taylor in this installment of “Get to Know a Trail”\, where we explore the joys of trails across Stanley Park. This month\, we wander the lush forest-scape of Cathedral Trail. \n\n\n\nPROGRAM DETAILS \n\n\n\nAccessibility notes: This program requires moving at a moderate pace with moderate inclines on some uneven surfaces and gravel paths such as gravel and dirt trails as well as boardwalks. If you have any questions or input about accessibility\, please email publiced@stanleyparkecology.ca     \n\n\n\nThis program will meet at the Nature House on Lost Lagoon (below the viewing platform near the corner of Chilco and Alberni Streets). Please arrive 5 minutes early to check in. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTerms and Conditions \n\n\n\n(1) Registration required - NO DROP-INS ARE ALLOWED.  Fees for this program are based on a sliding scale – reduced fees are available for those with financial barriers.  \n\n\n\n(2)  Cancellation policy  – We offer partial refunds for program fees up to 7 days before the program. A 20% administration fee applies. Cancellations with less than the required notice are non-refundable. We do not refund fees for late or missed programs. Please request a refund by emailing publiced@stanleyparkecology.ca. You may also choose to support our public education programming by donating your registration fee.  \n\n\n\n(3) Weather – Our tours typically run rain or shine. Rarely\, programs may be postponed or cancelled due extreme weather like high winds or extreme heat.  We will alert you by email if the program needs to be rescheduled. If the program cannot be rescheduled\, refunds will be offered with a 20% administration fee or you may choose to transfer your ticket to another program of the same value.   \n\n\n\n(4) Program Availability – Program full or you cannot attend this day or time?   Sign up here to be notified when the program runs in the future. We also have a monthly events newsletter that you can subscribe to here. \n\n\n\n            \n\n\n\nThe land on which we gather is the traditional\, ancestral\, and unceded territory of the Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm)\, Squamish (Skwxwú7mesh)\, and Tsleil-Waututh (səlilwətaɬ) Peoples. Their stewardship and respect for this land has carried forward for thousands of years long before settlers named it “Stanley Park”.
URL:https://stanleyparkecology.ca/event/get-to-know-a-trail-cathedral-trail-3/
LOCATION:Nature House\, 712 Lost Lagoon Path\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6G 2S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240907T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240907T150000
DTSTAMP:20240807T095431
CREATED:20240703T173752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T001950Z
UID:55495-1725715800-1725721200@stanleyparkecology.ca
SUMMARY:A Changing Forest
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n  Problems using the ticket form below? You can also get tickets here. \n  SPES uses the Zeffy platform to process payments\, so your entire purchase goes to us. If you’d like to help Zeffy keep running its services\, you can choose to tip them. If you don’t want to\, choose “Other” in the drop-down menu and then enter $0. \n\n\n\n  \n    \n  \n\n\n\n\nIN-PERSON PROGRAM \n\n\n\nEvery ecosystem experiences the tumultuous and life-giving cycles of growth\, decay\, and renewal. The forests of Stanley Park undergo many changes and stressors\, from windstorms to invasive species to the hemlock looper moth infestations that arrive every 10-15 years. Join us on this outing to explore what it means to be a changing forest. \n\n\n\nPROGRAM DETAILS \n\n\n\nAccessibility notes: This program requires moving at a moderate pace with moderate inclines on some uneven surfaces. If you have any questions or input about accessibility\, please email publiced@stanleyparkecology.ca    \n\n\n\nThis program will meet at the Stanley Park Loop @ Bay 1 (#19 Bus Stop located near Stanley Park Pavilion) and proceed down to the South Creek Trail entrance by the Vancouver Police Department Mounted Unit stables. Please arrive 5 minutes early to sign in.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTerms and Conditions \n\n\n\n(1) Registration required - NO DROP-INS ARE ALLOWED.  Fees for this program are based on a sliding scale – reduced fees are available for those with financial barriers.  \n\n\n\n(2)  Cancellation policy  – We offer partial refunds for program fees up to 7 days before the program. A 20% administration fee applies. Cancellations with less than the required notice are non-refundable. We do not refund fees for late or missed programs. Please request a refund by emailing publiced@stanleyparkecology.ca. You may also choose to support our public education programming by donating your registration fee.  \n\n\n\n(3) Weather – Our tours typically run rain or shine. Rarely\, programs may be postponed or cancelled due extreme weather like high winds or extreme heat.  We will alert you by email if the program needs to be rescheduled. If the program cannot be rescheduled\, refunds will be offered with a 20% administration fee or you may choose to transfer your ticket to another program of the same value.   \n\n\n\n(4) Program Availability – Program full or you cannot attend this day or time?   Sign up here to be notified when the program runs in the future. We also have a monthly events newsletter that you can subscribe to here. \n\n\n\n            \n\n\n\nThe land on which we gather is the traditional\, ancestral\, and unceded territory of the Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm)\, Squamish (Skwxwú7mesh)\, and Tsleil-Waututh (səlilwətaɬ) Peoples. Their stewardship and respect for this land has carried forward for thousands of years long before settlers named it “Stanley Park”.
URL:https://stanleyparkecology.ca/event/a-changing-forest/
LOCATION:Stanley Park #19 Bus Loop\, Stanley Park Loop\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6G 3E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240918T190000
DTSTAMP:20240807T095431
CREATED:20240709T222721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T222723Z
UID:55737-1726680600-1726686000@stanleyparkecology.ca
SUMMARY:Get to Know a Trail: Lost Lagoon Loop
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n  Problems using the ticket form below? You can also get tickets here. \n  SPES uses the Zeffy platform to process payments\, so your entire purchase goes to us. If you’d like to help Zeffy keep running its services\, you can choose to tip them. If you don’t want to\, choose “Other” in the drop-down menu and then enter $0. \n\n\n\n  \n    \n  \n\n\n\n\nIN-PERSON PROGRAM​ \n\n\n\nHow well do you know the trails of Stanley Park? From the edges of the city\, to a foggy morning on Beaver Lake\, to the owls that sweep the forested trails of the Park – every season brings something new to encounter across diverse habitats. Join SPES Educator Julia Taylor in this installment of “Get to Know a Trail”\, where we explore the joys of trails across Stanley Park. This month\, we’ll explore Lost Lagoon and find out about its construction\, its role as a habitat for animals\, and more!  \n\n\n\nPROGRAM DETAILS​ \n\n\n\nAccessibility notes: This program requires moving at a moderate pace with moderate inclines on some uneven surfaces around Lost Lagoon (such as gravel and pavement) for up to 1.5 hours. If you have any questions about accessibility\, please email Julia at publiced@stanleyparkecology.ca         \n\n\n\nThis program will meet at the Nature House on Lost Lagoon (located near the intersection of Alberni and Chilco Street\, underneath the viewing platform). Please arrive 5 minutes early to sign in.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTerms and Conditions \n\n\n\n(1) Registration required - NO DROP-INS ARE ALLOWED.  Fees for this program are based on a sliding scale – reduced fees are available for those with financial barriers.  \n\n\n\n(2)  Cancellation policy  – We offer partial refunds for program fees up to 7 days before the program. A 20% administration fee applies. Cancellations with less than the required notice are non-refundable. We do not refund fees for late or missed programs. Please request a refund by emailing publiced@stanleyparkecology.ca. You may also choose to support our public education programming by donating your registration fee.  \n\n\n\n(3) Weather – Our tours typically run rain or shine. Rarely\, programs may be postponed or cancelled due extreme weather like high winds or extreme heat.  We will alert you by email if the program needs to be rescheduled. If the program cannot be rescheduled\, refunds will be offered with a 20% administration fee or you may choose to transfer your ticket to another program of the same value.   \n\n\n\n(4) Program Availability – Program full or you cannot attend this day or time?   Sign up here to be notified when the program runs in the future. We also have a monthly events newsletter that you can subscribe to here. \n\n\n\n            \n\n\n\nThe land on which we gather is the traditional\, ancestral\, and unceded territory of the Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm)\, Squamish (Skwxwú7mesh)\, and Tsleil-Waututh (səlilwətaɬ) Peoples. Their stewardship and respect for this land has carried forward for thousands of years long before settlers named it “Stanley Park”.
URL:https://stanleyparkecology.ca/event/get-to-know-a-trail-lost-lagoon-loop-2/
LOCATION:Nature House\, 712 Lost Lagoon Path\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6G 2S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240921T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240921T120000
DTSTAMP:20240807T095431
CREATED:20240703T173807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T173807Z
UID:55444-1726914600-1726920000@stanleyparkecology.ca
SUMMARY:Forest Plants of Stanley Park
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n  Problems using the ticket form below? You can also get tickets here. \n  SPES uses the Zeffy platform to process payments\, so your entire purchase goes to us. If you’d like to help Zeffy keep running its services\, you can choose to tip them. If you don’t want to\, choose “Other” in the drop-down menu and then enter $0. \n\n\n\n  \n    \n  \n\n\n\n\nIN-PERSON PROGRAM \n\n\n\nAs you wander the trails of our coastal forests\, do you recognize the botanical beings around you? Are you familiar with the trees towering above\, and the plants trailing your feet? Join us for a stroll through the forest to get to know the common forest plants of our region\, learning key characteristics and fun anecdotes to tell them apart! \n\n\n\nPROGRAM DETAILS \n\n\n\nAccessibility notes: This program will move at a gentle to moderate pace with frequent stops\, over trails with mild inclines and gravel surfaces. If you have any questions or input about accessibility\, please email publiced@stanleyparkecology.ca     \n\n\n\nThis program will meet at the Stanley Park Rose Garden (located near the Malkin Bowl and the Stanley Park Pavilion) and proceed to South Creek Trail.  Please arrive 5 minutes early to sign in.   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTerms and Conditions \n\n\n\n(1) Registration required - NO DROP-INS ARE ALLOWED.  Fees for this program are based on a sliding scale – reduced fees are available for those with financial barriers.  \n\n\n\n(2)  Cancellation policy  – We offer partial refunds for program fees up to 7 days before the program. A 20% administration fee applies. Cancellations with less than the required notice are non-refundable. We do not refund fees for late or missed programs. Please request a refund by emailing publiced@stanleyparkecology.ca. You may also choose to support our public education programming by donating your registration fee.  \n\n\n\n(3) Weather – Our tours typically run rain or shine. Rarely\, programs may be postponed or cancelled due extreme weather like high winds or extreme heat.  We will alert you by email if the program needs to be rescheduled. If the program cannot be rescheduled\, refunds will be offered with a 20% administration fee or you may choose to transfer your ticket to another program of the same value.   \n\n\n\n(4) Program Availability – Program full or you cannot attend this day or time?   Sign up here to be notified when the program runs in the future. We also have a monthly events newsletter that you can subscribe to here. \n\n\n\n            \n\n\n\nThe land on which we gather is the traditional\, ancestral\, and unceded territory of the Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm)\, Squamish (Skwxwú7mesh)\, and Tsleil-Waututh (səlilwətaɬ) Peoples. Their stewardship and respect for this land has carried forward for thousands of years long before settlers named it “Stanley Park”.
URL:https://stanleyparkecology.ca/event/forest-plants-of-stanley-park-3/
LOCATION:Stanley Park Rose Garden\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T110000
DTSTAMP:20240807T095431
CREATED:20240703T173814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T181548Z
UID:55475-1727602200-1727607600@stanleyparkecology.ca
SUMMARY:Birds of a Feather: Fall Migrations
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n  Problems using the ticket form below? You can also get tickets here. \n  SPES uses the Zeffy platform to process payments\, so your entire purchase goes to us. If you’d like to help Zeffy keep running its services\, you can choose to tip them. If you don’t want to\, choose “Other” in the drop-down menu and then enter $0. \n\n\n\n  \n    \n  \n\n\n\n\nIN-PERSON PROGRAM  \n\n\n\nWe’re on the other side of Fall Equinox\, which means it’s time for our migratory birds to start flying to their winter grounds. Let’s welcome the changing seasons in our monthly birding program\, Birds of a Feather. This month\, join local birder Kris Cu for a relaxed interpretive outing and learn to identify and appreciate seasonal bird species. No experience required\, just bring your curiosity and take flight!  \n\n\n\nLEADER BIO \n\n\n\nKris Cu grew up in the bustling city of Manila\, the Philippines and loved watching the Pied Fantails forage around his neighbour’s garden. Upon moving to Canada\, Kris completed a Biological Sciences degree from Simon Fraser University and is now the Digital Media & Outreach Specialist for Birds Canada. In his spare time\, Kris is also a wildlife photographer\, birding guide and overall nature enthusiast! \n\n\n\nPROGRAM DETAILS  \n\n\n\nAccessibility notes: This program requires moving at a gentle pace with moderate inclines on some uneven surfaces (such as gravel and pavement) for up to 1.5 hours. If you have any questions about accessibility\, please email Julia at publiced@stanleyparkecology.ca         \n\n\n\nThis program will meet at the Nature House on Lost Lagoon (located near the intersection of Alberni and Chilco Street\, underneath the viewing platform). Please arrive 5 minutes early to sign in.    \n\n\n\nTerms and Conditions \n\n\n\n(1) Registration required - NO DROP-INS ARE ALLOWED.  Fees for this program are based on a sliding scale – reduced fees are available for those with financial barriers.  \n\n\n\n(2)  Cancellation policy  – We offer partial refunds for program fees up to 7 days before the program. A 20% administration fee applies. Cancellations with less than the required notice are non-refundable. We do not refund fees for late or missed programs. Please request a refund by emailing publiced@stanleyparkecology.ca. You may also choose to support our public education programming by donating your registration fee.  \n\n\n\n(3) Weather – Our tours typically run rain or shine. Rarely\, programs may be postponed or cancelled due extreme weather like high winds or extreme heat.  We will alert you by email if the program needs to be rescheduled. If the program cannot be rescheduled\, refunds will be offered with a 20% administration fee or you may choose to transfer your ticket to another program of the same value.   \n\n\n\n(4) Program Availability – Program full or you cannot attend this day or time?   Sign up here to be notified when the program runs in the future. We also have a monthly events newsletter that you can subscribe to here. \n\n\n\n            \n\n\n\nThe land on which we gather is the traditional\, ancestral\, and unceded territory of the Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm)\, Squamish (Skwxwú7mesh)\, and Tsleil-Waututh (səlilwətaɬ) Peoples. Their stewardship and respect for this land has carried forward for thousands of years long before settlers named it “Stanley Park”.
URL:https://stanleyparkecology.ca/event/birds-of-a-feather-fall-migrations/
LOCATION:Nature House\, 712 Lost Lagoon Path\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6G 2S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Walks
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