Conservation & Ecology

Did you know you can explore popular Metro Vancouver parks, learn new information about the local areas and wildlife from educational guides for FREE? Metro Vancouver parks host exciting events throughout the year for families to find out more about nature and the environment around them. Check out these great
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The Alouette River boasts beautiful, often clear streams and is home to plentiful plants and animals. Enjoy educational activities, games, interactive displays, and a river cleanup this World Rivers Day to celebrate your favourite spot. Ridge Meadows Rivers Day: Date: September 27, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM Venue:
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The Greenheart TreeWalk will spark your adventurous spirit as you navigate suspended walkways and tree platforms high above the forest floor. Located in the heart of the UBC Botanical Garden, the 310m long tree-top canopy walkway hangs from huge Douglas firs, Red cedars, and Grand firs, many of which are
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The Campbell Valley Nature House is in a heritage red barn within a heritage farmstead. Free, fun and informative interactive experiences for the whole family.  There’s a different kids’ craft every week. Campbell Valley Nature House: Dates: May 18 – September 7, 2026 (Saturdays, Sundays & holiday Mondays) Time: 1:00
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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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This summer, it’s time to unplug and get your hands a little dirty at UBC Farm Summer Camps! Nestled amidst the hustle and bustle of busy Vancouver, the UBC Farm offers a little taste of sustainable living in a busy city environment. With a blend of outdoor exploration, hands-on learning,
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Have you experienced the beautiful gardens of Darts Hill? The place is a combination of forest pathways, intricate gardens, and wide open grass. It is a great place for kids to explore and learn about plants and gardening. Admission is by donation (and there is no nearby ATM, so come
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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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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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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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