nature walk Archives - Stanley Park Ecology (SPE)

Jun 28, 2026 @ 09:30 amEvents

Birds of a Feather: Summer Wings

It’s officially summer, and Stanley Park is teeming with life from the water to the skies. Discover the incredible variety and lives of local birds in our monthly birding program, Birds of a Feather. This month, join local birder Melissa Hafting for a relaxed interpretive outing and learn to identify and appreciate seasonal bird species, keeping our eyes and ears out for swallows, ducklings, bright warblers, eagles, and more. No experience required, just bring your curiosity and take flight! There will be binoculars available to borrow.

a spotted towhee perched on a small branch facing sideways — Photo: Don Enright; Spotted Towhee

Jun 27, 2026 @ 09:30 amEvents

Whales to Wings: Seawall Wildlife Walk

Take time on your seawall visit to meet the marine mammals and birds of səl̓ilw̓ət. Led by Nature House Educator and wildlife photographer, Frank Lin, join us to view birds along the shoreline like cormorants and gulls, with possible sightings of orcas, grey whales, or harbour porpoises. Harbour seals are a regular sight and a river otter may share the morning with us too. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair of ours and come out for wildlife encounters along the seawall.

səl̓ilw̓ət (Burrard Inlet) is part of an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA), supporting wildlife food chains. Land-based wildlife watching is a sustainable way to appreciate local biodiversity.

Note: This program is scheduled for 2 hours. Tour length may be adjusted to accommodate reported sightings of wildlife that day. Please ask your guide for updates.

view of orca dorsal fin and spout coming out of the water off of the seawall — Photo: Frank Lin; orca dorsal fin

Jun 20, 2026 @ 09:30 amEvents

Whales to Wings: Seawall Wildlife Walk

Note: This program is scheduled for 2 hours. Tour length may be adjusted to accommodate reported sightings of wildlife that day. Please ask your guide for updates.

Jun 13, 2026 @ 02:30 pmEvents

Bumblebees and Bee-yond: Native Bee Walk

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.

Orange-rumped bumblebee clinging to a yellow flower — Photo: Julia Taylor; Orange-rumped bumblebee

Jun 13, 2026 @ 08:30 amEvents

Birding with Me: Welcoming the LGBTQ2S+ Community

Join our Birding with Me program! Get to know our local feathered friends while in community outdoors. Led by biologist Rémi Torrenta, this program will guide participants through encounters with the local birds found in Stanley Park. Explore the waters of Lost Lagoon and the trees and plants that line the trail, and keep your eyes and ears out for the many summer residents that could be found, such as warblers, swallows, hummingbirds, flycatchers, and more. No experience necessary, and participants will be able to borrow binoculars from Rémi!

This event is reserved specifically for LGBTQ2S+ individuals, in order to provide a safe and inclusive space to explore birding and nature.

A female wood duck out for a swim with her baby — Photo: Michael Schmidt; wood duck and duckling

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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