wildlife Archives - Stanley Park Ecology (SPE)

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.

view of orca dorsal fin and spout coming out of the water off of the seawall — Photo: Frank Lin; orca dorsal fin

May 30, 2026 @ 09:30 amEvents

From Whales to Wings: Seawall Wildlife Walk

May 12, 2026 @ 06:00 pmEvents

Birds in Green Spaces: Beginner Bird Walk [FULL]

Discover the incredible variety and lives of local birds and wildlife in our local greenspaces during the Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration. 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.

a male northern flicker on the ground among grass and rocks — Photo: Josephine Hrynkiw; northern flicker

Mar 26, 2026 @ 06:00 pmEvents

Beavers, Frogs, and Bogs!

As 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!

close-up of a beaver in the water, facing forward with head partially submerged — Photo: Mark T. White

Nov 15, 2025 @ 01:30 pmEvents

Towering Trees and Friendly Ferns [CANCELLED]

As 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.

large hemlock tree roots growing over nurse log on forest floor — Photo: Julia Taylor

Oct 15, 2025 @ 06:00 pmEvents

Creatures of the Night [FULL]

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!

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