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Oct 21, 2026 @ 05:45 pmEvents

Creatures of the Night

What happens in the Park after dark? Join us for a stroll to learn all about the nocturnal animals of the waters, skies, and forest and how they adapt to thrive after the sun has set. We’ll try our luck and listen for the slap of beaver tails, the hoots of owls, and the yips of coyotes and other creatures who come out in the evening light on this nature outing. Bring a friend, a flashlight, and a curious mind as we explore the critters who reign during the night shift!

This program will take place in low light conditions, with the last portion in the dark. Please bring a flashlight (and consider one with a red light if possible to reduce the disturbance of wildlife, and to maximize our own night vision!)

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Oct 29, 2026 @ 05:30 pmEvents

Creatures of the Night

What happens in the Park after dark? Join us for a stroll to learn all about the nocturnal animals of the waters, skies, and forest and how they adapt to thrive after the sun has set. We’ll try our luck and listen for the slap of beaver tails, the hoots of owls, and the yips of coyotes and other creatures who come out in the evening light on this nature outing. Bring a friend, a flashlight, and a curious mind as we explore the critters who reign during the night shift!

This program will take place in low light conditions, with the last portion in the dark. Please bring a flashlight (and consider one with a red light if possible to reduce the disturbance of wildlife, and to maximize our own night vision!)

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Jul 9, 2026 @ 06:00 pmEvents

Heron Colony Tour: Fledging Season

Did you know that every spring, Pacific great blue herons take to over 100 nests to raise their young, right here in Stanley Park at the edge of Downtown Vancouver? Join a SPE Educator for a special site visit to the heron rookery and learn all about how these beautiful and large birds navigate the canopy, build their nests, and raise their fledglings. You’ll also discover how Stanley Park Ecology supports the heron colony by monitoring their success during regular surveys and installing anti-predation tools. This is part of our annual series of heron programming! This time of year, the trees are alive with the chorus of begging chicks, and many juveniles are learning how to fly and fledging the nest!

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Jun 28, 2026 @ 09:30 amEvents

Birds of a Feather: Summer Wings

It’s officially summer, and Stanley Park is teeming with life from the water to the skies. Discover the incredible variety and lives of local birds in our monthly birding program, Birds of a Feather. This month, join local birder Melissa Hafting for a relaxed interpretive outing and learn to identify and appreciate seasonal bird species, keeping our eyes and ears out for swallows, ducklings, bright warblers, eagles, and more. No experience required, just bring your curiosity and take flight! There will be binoculars available to borrow.

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Jun 20, 2026 @ 09:30 amEvents

Whales to Wings: Seawall Wildlife Walk

Take time on your seawall visit to meet the marine mammals and birds of səl̓ilw̓ət. Led by Nature House Educator and wildlife photographer, Frank Lin, join us to view birds along the shoreline like cormorants and gulls, with possible sightings of orcas, grey whales, or harbour porpoises. Harbour seals are a regular sight and a river otter may share the morning with us too. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair of ours and come out for wildlife encounters along the seawall.

səl̓ilw̓ət (Burrard Inlet) is part of an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA), supporting wildlife food chains. Land-based wildlife watching is a sustainable way to appreciate local biodiversity.

Note: This program is scheduled for 2 hours. Tour length may be adjusted to accommodate reported sightings of wildlife that day. Please ask your guide for updates.

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Jun 10, 2026 @ 06:00 pmEvents

Summer Berries and Wildflowers: Nature Tour

Ever wondered about the colourful blooms and juicy berries that mark the sweet-smelling summer season? The nearby native plants are full of life during these warm months, showing off their bright buds, soft leaves, and shiny fruits as they support countless insects, birds, and other animals in the Park. Join SPE educator Julia for a stroll to learn about local wildflowers and summer berries in Stanley Park and their role in the ecosystem — no prior plant ID skills necessary! We’ll learn about salmonberry, twinberry honeysuckle, snowberry, red elderberry, and more! 

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