This Earth Day, connect with nature with the whole family! As part of our Stanley Park Earth Day celebration, join our Family Forest Nature Walk, where we’ll explore the forest ecosystem and learn about the plants and animals who live there. Come along 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 venture along the wetland trail, you might hear the croaks and calls of nearby frogs, the quacks of resident ducks, and the songs of red-winged blackbirds — if you’re lucky, you also might just spot a beaver! How well do you know the animals that call Beaver Lake (known as “Áx̱achu7” in the Squamish language) home? Join us for an evening stroll to learn about the wildlife found in this partial bog ecosystem and see what we can find!
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Photo: Iris Removal (Greg Hart)
It’s World Waterfowl Day and we’re celebrating the resident winter waterbirds around Stanley Park! Through the winter season, tens of thousands of waterfowl spend their time on the shores of Vancouver, in what has been designated the English Bay, Burrard Inlet & Howe Sound Important Bird & Biodiversity Area (IBA). Two of the most common are the Surf Scoter and Barrow’s Goldeneye, among many other charismatic birds. Join wildlife photographer and SPE Nature House Educator Frank Lin in this walk to learn about these two fascinating sea ducks and their relatives that find their way to Stanley Park Seawall.
Stick around for our Drop-in Duck Talks later in the afternoon at the Nature House!
read moreLed by Melissa Hafting, this free birding program will introduce you to the winter residents of Blackie Spit in Surrey, keeping eyes and ears tuned to find a wide range of birds, such as wigeons, surf scoters, trumpeter swans, shore birds, and more! Get out in nature in the new year and spend time in community during this Birding with Me walk. This event welcomes BIPOC nature enjoyers of all skill levels, including complete beginner birders, as well as participants of all ages. No experience necessary, and participants will be able to borrow binoculars.
read moreDo 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 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.
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