In the hot summer season, nearby ecosystems are buzzing with insect activity! The Beaver Lake wetland is alive with charismatic bumblebees visiting flowering plants on the trail edge and colourful dragonflies hunting above the water (as one of the most successful predators in the animal kingdom!). Join us for a nature walk to appreciate the diversity and ecology of dragonflies, damselflies, bumblebees, and other bugs of Beaver Lake.
read moreHave you walked through the trails of Stanley Park and hear the squeaky, scratchy calls of the Anna’s hummingbird above? Or perhaps looked to admire native flowers and noticed the busy buzzing of pollinating bees? Between the activity in the summer air and the scent of sweet flowers wafting in the breeze, the world of pollination is vibrant and full of energy! Join SPE Educator Julia Taylor on a colourful nature outing to learn about the fascinating world of hummingbirds, bumblebees, and some of the the flowers they rely on. Participants can borrow binoculars as we keep our eyes and ears tuned to nearby pollinators nearby.
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Photo: Iris Removal (Greg Hart)
Ever wondered about the fuzzy, chunky bees flying around in the summer? Or maybe you’ve spotted a big bumblebee and thought, “that’s the largest bee I’ve ever seen!” Join us to celebrate Pollinator Month and learn all about the fascinating and diverse world of bumblebees and bee-yond! With over 150 species of native bee in our region, and in diverse colours from orange to blue to green, there’s a lot to appreciate. We’ll even get up-close with a few bee specimens (and possibly some live bees temporarily caught and viewed safely!) to really see what the native pollinators are all about.
read moreCome explore the fascinating world of mason bees and learn how to properly care for them! These powerful pollinators are native to our area and are a fantastic way to learn more about bees. Led by Kristen Penhall, participants of this workshop will learn about the bee lifecycle as well as proper management of mason bee houses, plus take a closer look at specimens with a hand lens or microscope. After our time together, you will leave with your very own mason bee house to take home!
read moreEver wondered about the fuzzy, chunky bees flying around in the summer? Or maybe you’ve spotted a big bumblebee and thought, “that’s the largest bee I’ve ever seen!” Join us to learn all about the fascinating and diverse world of bumblebees and bee-yond!
read moreAs you venture along the wetland trail, you might hear the croaks and calls of nearby frogs, the quacks of resident ducks, and the buzz of bumblebees and dragonflies flying above the water — if you’re lucky, you also might just spot a beaver! How well do you know the animals that call Beaver Lake home?
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