things to do

Aug 23, 2026 @ 07:30 pmEvents

Meet the Night Shift: Bats in Stanley Park [FULL]

Did you know that Stanley Park is home to many species of bats that play a vital role in our local ecosystem? As daylight fades, these remarkable mammals emerge to navigate the dark using echolocation, consuming vast amounts of insects each night. Join local bat researcher Tabitha Vinu for an evening walk to learn more about the fascinating lives of our nocturnal neighbors, the threats they face in an urban environment, and how we can protect their critical habitats.

Note: Participants may wish to bring a flashlight for the end of the program.

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Aug 15, 2026 @ 08:15 pmEvents

Meet the Night Shift: Bats in Stanley Park [FULL]

Did you know that Stanley Park is home to many species of bats that play a vital role in our local ecosystem? As daylight fades, these remarkable mammals emerge to navigate the dark using echolocation, consuming vast amounts of insects each night. Join local bat researcher Tabitha Vinu for an evening walk to learn more about the fascinating lives of our nocturnal neighbors, the threats they face in an urban environment, and how we can protect their critical habitats.

Note: Participants may wish to bring a flashlight for the end of the program.

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Aug 30, 2026 @ 09:30 amEvents

Birds of a Feather: Summer on the Wing

If you direct your senses to the skies, waters, and bushes, you’ll find birds swooping for flying insects, feasting on ripe berries and seeds, and enjoying the late summer abundance. Come along on our monthly birding program, Birds of a Feather! This month, join a local birder for a relaxed interpretive outing and learn to identify and appreciate the birds around us, looking out for ducks, chickadees, woodpeckers, herons, and more. No experience required, just bring your curiosity and take flight! 

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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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Aug 1, 2026 @ 01:30 pmEvents

Bumblebees and Dragonflies: Beaver Lake Bugs

In the hot summer season, nearby ecosystems are buzzing with insect activity! The Beaver Lake wetland is alive with charismatic bumblebees visiting flowering plants on the trail edge and colourful dragonflies hunting above the water (as one of the most successful predators in the animal kingdom!). Join us for a nature walk to appreciate the diversity and ecology of dragonflies, damselflies, bumblebees, and other bugs of Beaver Lake.

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