wildlife

Sep 5, 2026 @ 07:15 pmEvents

Meet the Night Shift: Bats in Stanley Park

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 23, 2026 @ 07:30 pmEvents

Meet the Night Shift: Bats in Stanley Park

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 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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Sep 23, 2026 @ 06:00 pmEvents

Twilight Tour: Beaver Lake is Awake

As sunset approaches in Stanley Park each day, the wetland ecosystems awake with activity. Join this guided evening tour to learn about the history, ecology, and twilight wildlife of Beaver Lake! Led by an Educator from Stanley Park Ecology, we’ll keep our senses tuned to the signs of wildlife – listening for the croaks of frogs, the buzz of dragonflies, and calls of wetland birds. With any luck, the bats and beavers will emerge for an evening of feeding at the lake. Space is limited to 20 participants.

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Aug 5, 2026 @ 06:30 pmEvents

Twilight Tour: Beaver Lake is Awake

As sunset approaches in Stanley Park each day, the wetland ecosystems awake with activity. Join this guided evening tour to learn about the history, ecology, and twilight wildlife of Beaver Lake! Led by an Educator from Stanley Park Ecology, we’ll keep our senses tuned to the signs of wildlife – listening for the croaks of frogs, the buzz of dragonflies, and calls of wetland birds. With any luck, the bats and beavers will emerge for an evening of feeding at the lake. Space is limited to 20 participants.

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Jul 29, 2026 @ 06:30 pmEvents

Twilight Tour: Beaver Lake is Awake

As sunset approaches in Stanley Park each day, the wetland ecosystems awake with activity. Join this guided evening tour to learn about the history, ecology, and twilight wildlife of Beaver Lake! Led by an Educator from Stanley Park Ecology, we’ll keep our senses tuned to the signs of wildlife – listening for the croaks of frogs, the buzz of dragonflies, and calls of wetland birds. With any luck, the bats and beavers will emerge for an evening of feeding at the lake. Space is limited to 20 participants.

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