Each year, dozens of Pacific Great Blue Herons nest in Stanley Park. Learn about this unique urban colony with Urban Wildlife Programs Coordinator Rose Wilkin who will be discussing highlights from the 2025 heron season and exploring how this year compares to previous seasons here in the Park.
read moreAs sunset falls over the waters and trees of Beaver Lake, the beavers emerge from their lodge and begin their nightly duties, and bats take to the sky to hunt insects nearby as they prepare for hibernation or migration. Come along on this walk at dusk to learn about the animals that may emerge in the evening around the wetland habitat.
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Photo: Iris Removal (Greg Hart)
This time of the year, the great blue heron fledglings are leaving their nests and hanging around Lost Lagoon and other habitats in Stanley Park. Join us for a stroll around the Lagoon to observe the young herons and learn all about how these beautiful and large birds live their lives and raise their young here in the Park.
read moreJoin us to learn all about the great blue herons nesting here in the Park! This time of year, we’ll be hearing lots of noisy chicks and fledglings in the nests!
read moreJoin us for a special site visit to the Stanley Park heron rookery and learn all about how these beautiful and large birds navigate the canopy, build their nests, and raise their fledglings!
read moreJoin us for a special site visit to the Stanley Park heron rookery and learn all about how these beautiful and large birds navigate the canopy, build their nests, and raise their fledglings!
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