Do you find yourself wandering through the Park and wondering about the tall trees that greet you? If you’re curious about learning some beginner tree identification, join us for a relaxed outing in “Stanley Park”! We’ll learn how to recognize the late fall/early winter traits of some common forest and urban trees by taking a closer look at their bark, cones, and needles. No plant ID experience necessary!
read moreEvery second of every day and night, countless cycles are churning around us, carried on by millions of organisms big and small. Join us to discover the intricate relationships that bind the forest ecosystem together — from the textured lichens clinging to tree bark, to the mysterious mycelial network under the soil, to the flying squirrels who spread the spores of mushrooms as they collect and dry them in the forest!
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Photo: Iris Removal (Greg Hart)
Try your hand at the art of Ayacuchan embroidery in this beginner-friendly workshop with artist Valeria Valdeiglesias. This traditional technique comes from Ayacucho, located in Perú. During this workshop, we will learn traditional stitches and put them to practice to create a flower!
read moreIf you’ve been around the waters of Stanley Park, you’ve likely noticed the hundreds (and often thousands!) of wigeons gathered nearby. This time of year, many ducks and other water birds arrive to our region during the fall migration period, and it’s a great time to dive into birding and get to know these diverse and charming feathered friends. Join SPE Nature House Educator, avid birder, and photographer Frank Lin for a stroll around the nearby waters to appreciate the quacks and splashes of the autumn season.
read moreLooking 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.
read moreAs you wander the trails of local coastal forests, do you recognize the trees towering above, and the plants trailing your feet? Join us for a stroll through the forest to get to know the common trees and forest plants of our region, including the fascinating life of ferns and the importance of mosses! From spore catapults to hidden bats in bark, we’ll learn about some native plants and forest ecology on this beginner-friendly nature walk.
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