plant walk

May 7, 2026 @ 06:00 pmEvents

Birds and Blooms: Plant and Bird Walk

With spring in full swing, the plants are showing off their colourful flowers and soft leaves as the migratory birds have started their nesting season. Join us for a walk along Lost Lagoon to learn how birds rely on native plants throughout the seasons, from hummingbirds drinking sweet nectar to woodpeckers drilling cavities and bushtits pulling soft lichens and plant fibers for nesting materials. No bird or plant ID skills necessary! Join us for a bird and plant walk during the Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration!

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Mar 21, 2026 @ 02:00 pmEvents

Living Fossils and “Prehistoric” Plants

Let’s take it back millions of years across time, learning about the ancestors of plants that are found right here in the place we know today as “Stanley Park”. Join us to discover what makes a plant a “living fossil” and get a glimpse into the ecosystems of Earth during the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods and beyond. We’ll even get to take a look at a real plant fossil to compare one prehistoric tree to their present-day descendent! Come along for a light-hearted journey across time and the evolutionary track of plants such as horsetails, the dawn redwood, and ginkgo trees.

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Feb 7, 2026 @ 11:00 amEvents

Frosty Forest: Winter Plant Walk

Join us for this wintery forest walk, where participants will learn about various species of ferns, evergreen trees, and other resilient plants that thrive in winter conditions, and how to identify them. We will delve into the fascinating adaptations these species have developed to survive snow, frost, and relatively limited sunlight. Discover the hidden ecosystems that flourish beneath a blanket of snow, and gain insight into the crucial roles these plants play in forest ecology!

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Jun 25, 2025 @ 06:00 pmEvents

Forest Plants of Stanley Park

Join Julia for a stroll through the forest to get to know the common forest plants of our region, learning key characteristics and fun tips to tell them apart! We’ll learn how these plants are ecologically connected to each other and the wildlife of our region.

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