nature

Jan 10, 2026 @ 10:00 amEvents

Winter Watercolour Workshop [CANCELLED]

Looking to try a new craft in the new year? Come out to our Winter Watercolour Workshop to spend a cozy January morning doing some nature-inspired art. Join us and our instructor, Jenna Leith, for this beginner-friendly watercolour workshop to learn basic techniques and use them to bring winter scenes and seasonal nature to life on paper. 

No prior experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and creativity! All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a few special pieces to keep or share. Spaces are limited, so reserve yours soon!

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Dec 21, 2025 @ 09:30 amEvents

Birds of a Feather: Winter Waterbirds

The waters of Stanley Park are alive with quacks, chirps, preening, and an occasional ruffled feather. Curious about this cold but bird-filled season? Join us for our monthly birding program, Birds of a Feather! This month, local birder Kris takes us on a relaxed, interpretive outing to explore seasonal and year-round feathered residents — with a focus on the charming winter waterbirds. No birding knowledge or experience necessary, just bring your curiosity and enjoy nature with each other! 

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Nov 29, 2025 @ 10:00 amEvents

Family Forest Field Trip

Looking for a family event to spend time in nature this weekend? Come along to our Family Forest Field Trip nature walk, where we’ll explore the forest ecosystem and learn about the plants and animals who live there. Join us as we engage our senses and listen for the calls of nearby birds, feel the textures of the forest, and use magnifiers to get an up-close look at the hidden life around us. 

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Nov 23, 2025 @ 09:30 amEvents

Birds of a Feather: Winter Wings

Each fall and winter, thousands of birds arrive here from northern or interior summer ranges. Filling our waters, forests, and skies with vibrant feathers and fun calls and quacks, the cold season birds are always a pleasure to witness and get to know. Join local birder Kim for a relaxed interpretive outing, with the pace set by participants and tailored to the group’s speed. No experience required, just bring your curiosity!

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Sep 13, 2025 @ 01:30 pmEvents

Bugs, Birds, and Forest Treasures

What could be the connection between rufous hummingbirds, red-breasted sapsuckers, and insects in the forest? Where do little brown bats go in the daytime? Who’s been visiting the flowers and berries in the forest this summer? Join us for a forest ecology walk to learn about the hidden connections from the mossy ground to the treetop canopies!

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