Get to Know a Trail: Beaver Lake
Stanley Park #19 Bus Loop Stanley Park Loop, Vancouver, BC, CanadaThis month, discover the unique critters and habitats of Beaver Lake!
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Events
Queer Friends and Feathers: Birdwatching with Talaysay Tours
Bus # 19 Bus Loop Gazebo 610 Pipeline Road, VancouverJoin us and Talaysay Tours for this free birding program for the queer community!
Spring Wings EcoCamp
Stanley Park Pavilion 610 Pipeline Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us in Stanley Park this spring break!
Glorious Gulls
Learn why there's no such thing as a "seagull" and more facts from the water!
Cedar Basket Weaving
SPES Office 610 Pipeline Rd, Vancouver, CanadaWeave a basket while learning about the importance of cedar in Coast Salish culture and society!
Prehistoric Plants Among Us
Stanley Park #19 Bus Loop Stanley Park Loop, Vancouver, BC, CanadaMeet our ancient plant neighbours and iconic "living fossils" in Stanley Park.
Birds of a Feather: Listening for Spring
Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, CanadaJoin our monthly birding program!
Warblers of Spring
Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, CanadaEnjoy the songs of warblers as they return to the Park for spring!
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...
Common Flowers and Shrubs
Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, CanadaGet familiar with the common flowering plants around us!
Get to Know a Trail: Tunnel Trail
Stanley Park #19 Bus Loop Stanley Park Loop, Vancouver, BC, CanadaJoin our monthly series "Get to Know a Trail" for a relaxed nature outing.
Twilight Wildlife: Bat Appreciation Day
Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, CanadaCelebrate Bat Appreciation Day with this evening stroll.
Glorious Gulls
Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, CanadaLearn why there's no such thing as a "seagull" in this in-person program!
Earth Day EcoStewards – (Event Full)
Join us for this special Earth Day EcoStewards/Eco-Art Workshop! For this session, we'll be joined by Eco-Artist Joshua Ralph who will be teaching us how to turn ever-abundant English Ivy into soap and create invasive species ink-based mono prints from the leaves. You'll gain hands-on experience in stewarding Stanley Park as we remove invasive English...
Stewardship Series: Food Forests
As part of the 2024 Stewardship Series, organized in partnership with the Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver (ISCMV) & Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES). Food Forests on April 23, 2024 - 6:30 - 8 pm Join us online as we welcome a panel of experts to discuss local food forest initiatives! A food forest or forest garden is...
CANCELLED: Majestic Mason Bees
Find out about the exciting, buzzing, and majestic life of the Blue Orchard Mason Bee!
Birding BioBlitz Walk
Beaver LakeCome along to search for as many bird species as we can find on this BioBlitz outing!
Cherry Blossoms of Stanley Park
Akebono Cherry Tree Grove 676 Chilco St, Vancouver, BC, CanadaImmerse yourself in the fluttery pink blossoms of the cherry trees of Stanley Park!
City Nature Challenge BioBlitz
Beaver LakeDROP-IN EVENT Get ready to immerse yourself in nature and contribute to community science! Bring your smartphone and join us in competing with cities across North America to collect the most observations of wildlife and plants. Explore the forest surrounding Beaver Lake while using the iNaturalist app. Don't worry if you're not an expert -...
Birds of a Feather: April Flutters
Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, CanadaJoin our monthly birding series!
Trees of Stanley Park
Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, CanadaJoin us on this nature outing to discover the world of trees in Stanley Park!
The Herons are Here: Colony Tour
Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, CanadaTour the heron colony and learn more about these magnificent birds as part of the Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration!
Tree Swallow Nest Box Building with Vancouver Tool Library
Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, CanadaIN-PERSON PROGRAM Join SPES and Vancouver Tool Library for a hands-on birdhouse-building event on World Migratory Bird Day! Learn about the design and placement considerations for birdhouse building, and build your own Tree Swallow nest box. Registration fee covers the cost of materials for one nest box. To participate, youth ages 12+ require adult supervision,...
The World of Mosses with Shona Ellis
Have you ever gazed in wonder at the miniature forests that cover the trees, rocks, and ground? Mosey over to this program with UBC professor and moss maven Shona Ellis to absorb info about the magical mosses all around us.
Big Sit at Lost Lagoon
Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, CanadaJoin us at Lost Lagoon to count as many species of bird as we can, as part of the Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration!
Prehistoric Plants Among Us
Stanley Park #19 Bus Loop Stanley Park Loop, Vancouver, BC, CanadaMeet our ancient plant neighbours and iconic "living fossils" in Stanley Park.
Pollinators and Plants
Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, CanadaCome along to learn about the inextricable connection between plants and their pollinators!
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...
Birds and Brews [FULL]
Nature House 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC, CanadaJoin for a birding walk and a beer at Stanley Park Brewing as part of the Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration!
Felting Nature: Bird Celebration
Stanley Park Pavilion 610 Pipeline Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us to try your hand at felting a black-capped chickadee during the Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration!