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The Herons are Here: Colony Tour

Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Did you know that every spring, Pacific great blue herons take to over 100 nests to raise their young, right here in Stanley Park at the edge of Downtown Vancouver? Join Educator Julia for a special site visit to the heron rookery and learn all about how these beautiful and large birds navigate the canopy, build their nests, and raise their fledglings. You’ll also discover how Stanley Park Ecology supports the heron colony by protecting them from predators and monitoring their success in summer surveys. This is part of our annual series, “The Herons are Here”! This time of year, there is a lot of bustling activity in the canopy as herons maintain their nests and start to lay eggs.

Earth Day Family Forest Walk

X̱wáýx̱way/Lumberman's Arch

This Earth Day, connect with nature with the whole family! As part of our Stanley Park Earth Day celebration, join our Family Forest Nature Walk, where we'll explore the forest ecosystem and learn about the plants and animals who live there. Come along as we engage our senses and listen for the calls of nearby birds, feel the textures of the forest, and use magnifiers to get an up-close look at the hidden life around us. 

Earth Day Trees and Forest Plant Walk

X̱wáýx̱way/Lumberman's Arch

As you wander the trails of our coastal forests, do you recognize the plants around you? Are you familiar with the trees towering above, and the ferns and mosses at your feet? Join us for a stroll through the forest to get to know the common trees and forest plants of our region and appreciate the “green” that we celebrate this Earth Day!

Birds of a Feather: Spring Wetland Migrants

Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, Canada

We’re in the height of the spring season and the birds are plentiful! Join our flock for our monthly birding program, Birds of a Feather. This month, join local birder Melissa Hafting for a relaxed interpretive outing and learn to identify and appreciate spring migrants like the first returning warblers, flycatchers, and hummingbirds. No specific birding experience necessary, come along and take flight! We will have binoculars available to borrow.

Birds and Blooms: Plant and Bird Walk

Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, Canada

With spring in full swing, the plants are showing off their colourful flowers and soft leaves as the migratory birds have started their nesting season. Join us for a walk along Lost Lagoon to learn how birds rely on native plants throughout the seasons, from hummingbirds drinking sweet nectar to woodpeckers drilling cavities and bushtits pulling soft lichens and plant fibers for nesting materials. No bird or plant ID skills necessary! Join us for a bird and plant walk during the Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration!