As September arrives, it’s time for many migratory birds to start flying to their overwintering grounds. Let’s welcome the changing seasons in our monthly birding program, Birds of a Feather. Join a local birder for a relaxed interpretive outing and learn to identify and appreciate seasonal bird species like ducks, raptors, and small songbirds. No experience required, just bring your curiosity and take flight! Participants can borrow binoculars.
read moreDid 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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Photo: Iris Removal (Greg Hart)
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!
read moreWe’re in the thick of summer, and the young fledglings are beginning to take to the tree branches and learning to fend for themselves. Join us on our casual monthly birding program, Birds of a Feather! This month, join a local birder for a relaxed interpretive outing and learn to identify and appreciate seasonal bird species, keeping our eyes and ears out for juvenile ducks, fast-flying swallows, chirping songbirds, and more. No experience required, just bring your curiosity and take flight! Participants can borrow binoculars.
read moreDiscover the incredible variety and lives of local birds and wildlife in our nearby greenspaces! Join a local bird educator for a relaxed introduction to birding for beginners. Learn to identify and appreciate seasonal bird species and participate in community science through apps like eBird, while witnessing the wildlife that call these restored local greenspaces home. No birding experience required, just bring your curiosity and take flight! Participants can borrow binoculars.
This no cost guided walk is presented in collaboration with the City of Vancouver.
Please note this program takes place in False Creek.
read moreEver 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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