stanley park events Archives - Stanley Park Ecology (SPE)

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.

close-up of underside of sword fern frond with spores — Photo: Justine Kaseman; sword fern spores

Mar 18, 2026 @ 06:00 pmEvents

Mason Bee House Workshop

Come explore the fascinating world of mason bees and learn how to properly care for them! These powerful pollinators are native to our area and are a fantastic way to learn more about bees. Led by Kristen Penhall, participants of this workshop will learn about the bee lifecycle as well as proper management of mason bee houses, plus take a closer look at specimens with a hand lens or microscope. After our time together, you will leave with your very own mason bee house to take home!

close-up of a mason bee face inside a paper tube in a mason bee house — Photo: Kristen Penhall

Mar 3, 2026 @ 06:00 pmEvents

Stanley Park’s Past, Our Climate Future: Free Collaborative Artmaking Workshop

Join Founder of Creating Climate Resilience Sabrina Guzman Skotnitsky for an evening zine workshop in the Stanley Park Nature House on Lost Lagoon. Through collaborative artmaking with community members using writing, drawing, collage, pastels, and other art media, you’ll delve into Stanley Park’s past to explore lessons and dreams for its future. All artmaking supplies will be provided, and participants will be able to take home their creation—one of the four page collaborative zines from their group.

hands over table working on collages with magazine cutouts and glue — Photo: Marine Courzac

Feb 28, 2026 @ 10:00 amEvents

Winter to Spring: Watercolour Workshop

As the ecosystems of Stanley Park get ready for spring, so are we! Winter is beginning to wind down, and we’re looking ahead to longer days, glowing sunsets, and the first blooms of cherry blossom season. In this watercolour workshop, you’ll learn foundational techniques while creating two nature-inspired pieces: a sunset over water and delicate cherry blossoms.

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