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Splashing Sea Ducks

Learn about two of our common and beautiful winter residents of the water: the Surf Scoter and Barrow's Goldeneye!

TD Tree Days Planting Event

This event has been rescheduled to November 9th due to weather. Come join us for a special planting event sponsored by TD Tree Days. Help us contribute to habitat conservation and restoration, and preserve the biodiversity in Stanley Park by planting native herbs, ferns, shrubs, and trees in disturbed parts of Lost Lagoon. SPES staff...

Dispelling Coyote Fears and Misconceptions

Creekside Community Center 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver, BC V5Y 0B1, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Join Stanley Park Ecology, in partnership with the Vancouver Park Board to learn about coyotes, dispel myths and misconceptions about them, and learn about the important role they play in our communities. Stanley Park Ecology's urban wildlife team monitors coyote behaviour across the Lower Mainland and is excited to share what we know about coyote...

Felting Nature: Amanita Mushrooms

Stanley Park Pavilion 610 Pipeline Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Learn to needle felt these cute Amanita mushrooms, with an option to make them into ornaments!

Slime, Goop, and Ooze!

Stanley Park Rose Garden Vancouver, BC, Canada

Dive into the gooey world of slime molds, mushrooms, slugs, sap, and all things squishy on this ooze-tastic nature walk!

Stewardship Series: Seeds & Stewardship

As part of the Stewardship Series for 2024, Kristen Miskelly, co-owner of Satinflower Nurseries will be leading this online talk on native seed production and the use of seeds in restoration. This talk will be held over Zoom, event is full - registration closed. Native seed production and community outreach to encourage seed-based restoration on southern Vancouver Island  This...

EcoStewards

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...

Get to Know a Trail: Tatlow Walk

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

Join us for an easy-going nature outing to enjoy one of the longest trails in the Park!

[FULL] Birding with Me: Welcoming the BIPOC Community

George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary 5191 Robertson Rd, Delta, BC, Canada

Come Birding with Me as we explore birding and biodiversity on a free guided walk for the BIPOC community!

[FULL] Paint in the Park: Holiday Watercolour Workshop

Stanley Park Pavilion 610 Pipeline Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Enjoy a cozy, beginner-friendly watercolour workshop to brighten the season, and maybe make a card for the holiday gift-giving season!

Felting Nature: Surf Scoters

SPES Office 610 Pipeline Rd, Vancouver, Canada

Join this easy-going felting workshop to create a gorgeous winter sea duck resident in our waters -- the surf scoter!

EcoStewards

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...

A Changing Forest

Bus # 19 Bus Loop Gazebo 610 Pipeline Road, Vancouver

Join us on this nature walk to explore what it means to be an ever-changing forest.

[CANCELLED] Winter Wanderings at Beaver Lake

Stanley Park #19 Bus Loop Stanley Park Loop, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Find out about the wonders of the Beaver Lake wetland ecosystem in the winter!

[CANCELLED] Evergreen Tree Trek!

Stanley Park #19 Bus Loop Stanley Park Loop, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Immerse yourself in the world of conifers and the towering trees who dominate our forests!

Birds of a Feather: Winter Wings on the Water

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

Join us for our monthly birding outing! No experience necessary, come along to enjoy the charismatic coastal waterbirds that grace our shores in the winter!

Hoo’s that Owl?

Silently fly into this online owl program and immerse yourself in the sneaky world of these nocturnal hunters!

Get to Know a Trail: Lees Trail

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

Get an active start to the new year by exploring Lees Trail, a long forest trail from Lost Lagoon to the seawall!

The Hidden Web: Mycelial Networks and Forest Connections [FULL]

Stanley Park Rose Garden Vancouver, BC, Canada

Uncover the intricate relationships that bind the forest ecosystem together -- from the intricate lichens clinging to tree bark, to the mysterious mycelial network under the soil, to the flying squirrels who spread the spores of mushrooms as they collect and dry them in the forest!

Paint in the Park: Winter Watercolours

SPES Office 610 Pipeline Rd, Vancouver, Canada

Join us for a cozy, beginner-friendly watercolour workshop this January in the beautiful surroundings of Stanley Park!

Owl Prowl [FULL]

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

Come along to learn about the owl breeding season and listen for sounds of Stanley Park’s owls on this popular nighttime walk.

Winter’s Green: Frosty Ferns and Firs

Stanley Park Rose Garden Vancouver, BC, Canada

Discover the hidden ecosystems that flourish beneath a blanket of snow, and gain insight into the crucial roles that plants like ferns, Douglas-firs, and other resilient plants play in forest ecology.

Owl Prowl [FULL]

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

Come along to learn about the owl breeding season and listen for sounds of Stanley Park’s owls on this popular nighttime walk.

Birds of a Feather: Coastal Waterbirds [FULL]

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

From the sleek pelagic cormorant, to the ruffled bufflehead, to the chunky-billed surf scoter, it's a great time to get hooked on birding along the coast. Join us for our monthly birding program, Birds of a Feather!

Nature Bound: Journal-Making Workshop

SPES Office 610 Pipeline Rd, Vancouver, Canada

Join us for this workshop to channel your creativity into hand-binding your very own nature journal, perfect for recording your outdoor reflections, species observations, sketches, or whatever you'd like!

Forest Journaling and Tea: Mindful Nature in Stanley Park

Stanley Park #19 Bus Loop Stanley Park Loop, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Join us for a reflective morning outing in the forest, where we'll stroll through the Park and take moments to pause, observe, and absorb our environment, then return inside for some tea!

What’s that Tree? [FULL]

Stanley Park #19 Bus Loop Stanley Park Loop, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Meet some of the tall, towering trees overhead -- exploring their bark, cones, and needles, all while enjoying some fresh air in nature. If it's dry enough, we might do some bark rub prints along the way to explore the textures of the trees, with materials provided!

Owl Prowl [FULL]

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

Come along to learn about the owl breeding season and listen for sounds of Stanley Park’s owls on this popular nighttime walk.