Conservation & Ecology

The Stanley Park Ecology Society hosts ongoing events exploring the beauty of Stanley Park. Admission is either by donation or a nominal amount. Slime, Goop & Ooze Date: November 15, 2025 Time: 10:30 AM Venue: Stanley Park Rose Garden Address: 610 Pipeline Road, Vancouver Website: www.stanleyparkecology.ca Family Forest Field Trip
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River Basin Days is a monthly series of outdoor, family-friendly programming offered by the Fraser River Discovery Centre. The onsite team members will guide you through 1-hour of activities, experiments, and art projects as we learn about the biodiversity of the Fraser River. River Basin Days Dates: various dates, usually
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The Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre has informative, interactive displays about the plants and animals of the temperate rainforest and environmental issues. There’s a kids exploratorium and tons of interactive displays. Best of all? This attraction is by donation ($2 suggested) so it won’t break the bank! Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre 
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I’m not sure what inspired me to take the plunge and publicly declare that my family was taking on this challenge with our kids for 2023. Maybe it was the result of post-holiday cabin fever, or maybe it was because deep down I know that being outside is best for
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Join the Port of Vancouver and the Maritime Museum in celebrating World Maritime Day with live performances, events, activities for kids and a boat parade! World Maritime Day When: Saturday, October 1, 2022 Time: 12pm-5pm Where: North Point and West promenade of Canada Place Address: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver Website:www.portvancouver.com

The Healthy Climate Solutions Fair is a public exhibition that explores the health impacts of climate change and celebrates energy solutions in Canada to transition to 100% clean energy. There will be a kid’s art tent where children can create art about clean energy and a healthy planet. Learn about
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Head to the gorgeous Darts Hill Garden Park in Surrey for a day of family fun. Admission is technically free but donations of $5 are encouraged. Here are some of the activities families can enjoy: Apple picking workshops Guided tours Storytime & nature walk Live music Get Gathering at Darts
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The Fraser River Discovery Centre is filled with stories of those who live and work along the Fraser River. For the 2022 summer check out the 2 guided tours being offered by the Discovery Centre: Exhibit Tours: guide visitors through both floors of the Centre’s gallery space while offering unique
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I have memories of visiting the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary on an elementary school field trip. Easily 2 decades have passed since my prior visit. This summer we took our two young sons (aged 5 & 7) to the bird sanctuary and enjoyed a thoroughly lovely afternoon. The
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The Richmond Nature Park consists of 200 acres of the raised peat bog habitat that once covered large portions of Lulu Island. Four walking trails totalling 5km provide visitors the chance to encounter plants and animals in bog, forest and pond habitats. Throughout the year the Richmond Nature Park hosts numerous family-friendly
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