BC’s largest Earth Day celebration is back this year and you won’t want to miss it! Party for the Planet is a FREE one-day environmental event for all ages. Party for the Planet: Date: April 25, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Venue: City Hall Plaza Address: 13450 104th Ave,
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Strange splashes are scaring animals at Minnekhada Marsh. Is it an innocent pool party or is something fishy going on? Examine animal tracks and other clues to solve the mystery. Allow at least one hour to complete. Sections of the trail are steep and rocky, and not accessible for strollers.
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Nature and history are woven into the landscape of this wilderness park. Enhance your knowledge of plants and animals of the backcountry and take away some practical tips on hiking safety. Look for the displays near Lynn Headwaters Visitor Centre at the north end of Lynn Valley Road in North
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OWL offers guided tours for the public to come see many of their Permanent Residents (hours are listed below). You will learn how they came to be at the facility, the jobs they perform at the centre, and about the different species of raptors you can find in British Columbia.
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Taking place one weekend each month, Super Weekends is a series of public programs geared towards families. There are lots of activities that explore different features of the Fraser River, from its booming economy to its diverse ecosystem! Super Saturdays at the Fraser River Discovery Centre: Dates: February 21-22, 2026
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Have you ever wondered about the plants and animals that surround you every day? How do they move? What do they eat? How do they grow? The first Saturday of each month, the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is hosting NatureClub events looking at everything from creepy crawlies to the
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Fall in love with the diversity of life as you explore 20,000 square feet of exhibits, visit the Allan Yap Teaching Lab, and stare through the jaws of the largest creature ever to live on Earth—the blue whale. The museum puts UBC’s natural history collections, with more than two million
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Get outside this family day with a self-guided walk around one of Metro Vancouver’s regional parks, followed by a campfire with songs and stories. All ages are welcome for this FREE program, but pre-registration is required. Two locations are hosting this event in 2026: Belcarra Regional Park and Pacific Spirit
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The Cherry Blossom Festival begins March 27, 2026 and runs until mid April, 2026. The pink and white cherry blossoms are a quintessential image of Vancouver in the Spring. It is only fitting that an entire month-long festival is dedicated to the beautiful blossoms and their Japanese heritage. Haiku Invitational
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Plan for an hour of fun along a forest trail and come dressed as a magical woodland creature. There will be hands-on activities, playtime in the Nature Discovery Area and community exhibitors. There is a large picnic shelter to eat lunch and bring your own marshmallows to roast on the
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