plants

Aug 29, 2026 @ 10:30 amEvents

[CANCELLED] Learn your Ferns! Beginner Plant Walk

This is your sign to befriend your local ferns! By getting to know native plants, you can open a new way of connecting to the world around you and enrich your day-to-day outings in nature. Join us for a beginner-friendly plant walk to learn some common ferns, trees, and other local plants on this late summer stroll in the forest! Dive into the world of spore-producing ferns, uncover why some plants are deemed “invasive”, and pick up some new fun facts along the way.

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Aug 6, 2026 @ 06:00 pmEvents

Summer Berries and Edible Plants [CANCELLED]

Wandering the trails in the summertime, you likely notice the colourful, juicy berry gems hidden amongst lush green plants. Or maybe you’ve wondered how to find relief from bug bites while out on a hike. Join this beginner-friendly plant walk to learn about the common berries and other plants found across our region, which ones are edible or otherwise useful, and tips on how to identify them. We’ll learn about trailing blackberry, staghorn sumac, Oregon grape, and more!

Note: No non-Indigenous harvesting or foraging is allowed in city parks, and this educational walk will not include any foraging or tasting. Information will be shared on where to forage in our region and how to do so responsibly. Do not use this walk as your only resource on edible plants, and be aware of the risks of foraging.

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Sep 26, 2026 @ 02:30 pmEvents

Get to Know Stanley Park Habitats

Whether you’re visiting Stanley Park for the first time, or you’re a local who’s curious to learn more, this tour will share new sights in Stanley Park.  

Stanley Park teems with an amazing variety of wildlife. At least 1500 species are known to live in the park. Join an Educator from Stanley Park Ecology to observe and notice the wildlife, plants, and history of surrounding ecosystems. From towering trees to rocky shorelines, home to shy and mysterious creatures and delicate plants, this walk will highlight the captivating biodiversity of Stanley Park. Space is limited to 20 participants.

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Sep 19, 2026 @ 02:30 pmEvents

Get to Know Stanley Park Habitats

Whether you’re visiting Stanley Park for the first time, or you’re a local who’s curious to learn more, this tour will share new sights in Stanley Park.  

Stanley Park teems with an amazing variety of wildlife. At least 1500 species are known to live in the park. Join an Educator from Stanley Park Ecology to observe and notice the wildlife, plants, and history of surrounding ecosystems. From towering trees to rocky shorelines, home to shy and mysterious creatures and delicate plants, this walk will highlight the captivating biodiversity of Stanley Park. Space is limited to 20 participants.

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Sep 5, 2026 @ 02:30 pmEvents

Get to Know Stanley Park Habitats

Whether you’re visiting Stanley Park for the first time, or you’re a local who’s curious to learn more, this tour will share new sights in Stanley Park.  

Stanley Park teems with an amazing variety of wildlife. At least 1500 species are known to live in the park. Join an Educator from Stanley Park Ecology to observe and notice the wildlife, plants, and history of surrounding ecosystems. From towering trees to rocky shorelines, home to shy and mysterious creatures and delicate plants, this walk will highlight the captivating biodiversity of Stanley Park. Space is limited to 20 participants.

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Aug 29, 2026 @ 02:30 pmEvents

Get to Know Stanley Park Habitats

Whether you’re visiting Stanley Park for the first time, or you’re a local who’s curious to learn more, this tour will share new sights in Stanley Park.  

Stanley Park teems with an amazing variety of wildlife. At least 1500 species are known to live in the park. Join an Educator from Stanley Park Ecology to observe and notice the wildlife, plants, and history of surrounding ecosystems. From towering trees to rocky shorelines, home to shy and mysterious creatures and delicate plants, this walk will highlight the captivating biodiversity of Stanley Park. Space is limited to 20 participants.

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