Do you find yourself wandering through the Park and wondering about the tall trees that greet you? If you’re curious about learning some beginner tree identification, join us for a relaxed outing in “Stanley Park”! We’ll learn how to recognize the late fall/early winter traits of some common forest and urban trees by taking a closer look at their bark, cones, and needles. No plant ID experience necessary!
read moreAs you wander the trails of local coastal forests, do you recognize the trees towering above, and the plants trailing your feet? Join us for a stroll through the forest to get to know the common trees and forest plants of our region, including the fascinating life of ferns and the importance of mosses! From spore catapults to hidden bats in bark, we’ll learn about some native plants and forest ecology on this beginner-friendly nature walk.
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Photo: Iris Removal (Greg Hart)
Join us for a squishy, gooey morning of exploration and fascination! Get ready to dive into the complex world of mushrooms, slime molds, slugs, sap, and all things goopy in the ecosystems of Stanley Park. On this ooze-tastic journey, we’ll roam through lush trails, discovering the surprises of critters with crucial roles in the ecosystem and fascinating forms of life in the forest.
read moreFungi are the keepers of the veil between the realms of the living and the dead. Learn from mycologist Willoughby Arévalo how all life depends on the death and decay brought about by these dwellers of the underworld. Join us for this special walk at the time when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest and most permeable, when souls and spores alike may drift across.
read moreWe’re on the other side of Fall Equinox, which means it’s time for our migratory birds to start flying to their winter grounds. Let’s welcome the changing seasons in our monthly birding program, Birds of a Feather. No experience required, just bring your curiosity and take flight!
read moreDo you see the beginnings of colourful leaves and smell the early autumn changes in the air? Join author and tree-enthusiast Nina Shoroplova for an early fall walk to learn about some of the native and ornamental trees around the east side of Stanley Park, including ginkgo, European beech, Douglas-fir, and more!
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