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Jun 10, 2026 @ 06:00 pmEvents

Summer Berries and Wildflowers: Nature Tour

Ever wondered about the colourful blooms and juicy berries that mark the sweet-smelling summer season? The nearby native plants are full of life during these warm months, showing off their bright buds, soft leaves, and shiny fruits as they support countless insects, birds, and other animals in the Park. Join SPE educator Julia for a stroll to learn about local wildflowers and summer berries in Stanley Park and their role in the ecosystem — no prior plant ID skills necessary! We’ll learn about salmonberry, twinberry honeysuckle, snowberry, red elderberry, and more! 

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May 17, 2026 @ 10:00 amEvents

Birding with Me: Welcoming the Queer Community [FULL]

Join our Birding with Me program! Get to know our local feathered friends during the Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration while in community outdoors. Led by local birder Syd Burstein, this program will guide participants through encounters with the birds found in Stanley Park. Keep your eyes and ears tuned for hummingbirds, the first migratory warblers, colourful ducks, and more! No experience necessary, and participants will be able to borrow binoculars.
This event is reserved specifically for LGBTQ2S+ individuals, in order to provide a safe and inclusive space to explore birding and nature.

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May 14, 2026 @ 06:30 pmEvents

Intro to Bird Illustration: Online Workshop

Join us for a hands-on virtual illustration workshop where you’ll learn to sketch an Anna’s hummingbird, step by step! Perfect for beginners, this session will guide you through simple shapes, basic shading, and the key parts of a bird—like the beak, wings, and feathers. By the end, you’ll have your own bird sketch and a solid foundation in pencil drawing techniques. 
Materials needed: Paper and pencil.
This event is part of the Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration!

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May 16, 2026 @ 11:00 amEvents

Heron Colony Tour: Hatchling Season [FULL]

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 monitoring their success during regular surveys and installing anti-predation tools. This is part of our annual series of heron programming! This time of year, the first hatchlings can be heard making their chorus of ‘tik-tik-tik’ sounds in the nests above, as other adult herons continue to lay and incubate eggs. This event is part of the Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration!

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