The Buzz on Local Bees
Learn about native species of bees and honeybees in British Columbia, their pollination techniques, and great ways you can help them!
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Events
Meet the Mosses (In-person)
Stanley Park Rose Garden Vancouver, BC, CanadaTake a relaxed and introductory look at these brilliant bryophytes with moss specialist Dr. Terry McIntosh.
Birds of a Feather: February Flights (Postponed to March 13)
Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, CanadaJoin us or our monthly bird walk featuring seasonal and resident bird species. All levels of birding experience welcome!
Beaver Tails and Otter Trails
Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, CanadaJoin us on a Lost Lagoon habitat walk, where we’ll learn about the homes and lives of beavers and otters.
Protecting Urban Streams Through Photography (Free Online)
Take a deeper dive into urban streams in the Lower Mainland with outdoor storyteller and photographer Fernando Lessa.
Birds of a Feather: Spring Wings (In-person)
Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, CanadaJoin the March edition of our monthly bird watching program! All experience levels welcome.
Critter Club Online: Heroic Humming Birds (March 30 2022)
Join SPES educators for a fun humming bird focused lesson for kids!
Heroic Hawks and Flashy Falcons (Online)
Learn about the many birds of prey you might encounter in Stanley Park!
Cherry Trees in Stanley Park and Vancouver’s West End (Online)
Learn about cherry trees and where you can go to enjoy cherry blossoms this season.
Critter Club Online: The Dashing Ducks of Stanley Park (April 13 2022)
Join SPES educators for a fun water fowl focused lesson for kids!
Guided Therapeutic Nature Walk (In-person)
Stanley Park Pavilion 610 Pipeline Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaLearn about the practice of Horticultural Therapy on a guided hike with Cliff Thorbes.
Stewardship Series
Community Science for Biomonitoring: iNaturalist
Critter Club Online: Wild Woodpeckers (April 20 2022)
Join SPES educators for a fun woodpecker focused lesson for kids!
When the Tide Went Out the Table Was Set: Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s Work in Nearshore Environments (Free Online)
Learn about the Tsleil-Waututh Nation's recent work on nearshore surveys and restoration.
Goose Body Language (In-person)
Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, CanadaCome learn about the physical and vocal communication of the Canada Goose.
Earth Day Ecostewards
On Saturday April 23rd, Stanley Park Ecology Society is celebrating Earth Day! Come volunteer to help the Stanley Park ecosystem by managing and removing invasive plant species. You will learn...
Birds of a Feather: Avian April (In-person)
Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, CanadaJoin us for our monthly birdwatching program to discover local bird species!
Critter Club: Talking Trees Family Tour with Talaysay Tours (In-person)
Stanley Park #19 Bus Loop Stanley Park Loop, Vancouver, BC, CanadaFor this special in-person Critter Club, join Talaysay Tours for a family walk full of stories and knowledge sharing.
The Herons Are Here: Heron 101 (Online)
Learn about the lives of Great Blue Herons in Stanley Park!
Bat Watch! (In-person)
Stanley Park Pavilion 610 Pipeline Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaJoin bat researcher Danielle Dagenais for an informative night of bat education.
The Story of Birds with Talaysay Tours (In-person)
Stanley Park #19 Bus Loop Stanley Park Loop, Vancouver, BC, CanadaJoin a Talaysay Tours Cultural Ambassador to learn to identify local birds and to gain insight into their stories and significance.
Bird Watch and Tell (Online)
Join us for a story panel presentation with new birders, experienced birders and the in-betweens! 5 minute stories for life long adventures.
Me & The Salish Sea – Journeys (Free Online)
Candace Campo (xetsematsa) and Richard Till (smanit stumish) share their experiences and cultural journeys of the Salish Sea.
The Big Sit (In-person)
Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, CanadaJoin an all day stationary bird watch with the Stanley Park Ecology Society and valued community birders.
Birding with Me: Mandarin Speakers / 讓我們一起去賞鳥吧 (In-person)
Iona Beach Regional Park 900 Ferguson Road, Richmond, BC, CanadaLed by biologist Andrew Huang, this walk will introduce you to the birds found at Iona Beach Regional Park.
Birding with Me: Welcoming Women and Femmes (In-person)
Queen Elizabeth Park Corner of Ontario St and 33rd Ave, Vancouver, BC, CanadaLed by biologist Kimberly Dohms, this walk will introduce you to the birds found at Queen Elizabeth Park.
Birding with Me: Welcoming the LGBTQ2SIA+ Community (In-person)
Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, CanadaLed by Langara College Instructor, Paul Preston, this walk will introduce you to the birds found at Stanley Park.
Birds of a Feather: Migratory May (In-person)
Go on a relaxed, interpretive walk to spot and identify local birds with Frank Lin.
Cat Owner Meet-up (In-person)
Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, CanadaMeet other local cat owners, tips and tricks for keeping your cat and birds safe outside, and register for a chance to win cool prizes for your cat!
Birding with Me: Welcoming the BIPOC Community (In-person)
Jericho Beach Point Grey Rd, Vancouver, BC, CanadaLed by birder and lead of the BC Rare Bird Alert website, Melissa Hafting, this walk will introduce you to the birds found at Jericho Beach.