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Conservation & Ecology

Conservation & EcologySupport Mother Nature. Get the kids involved in conservation & ecology programs and events that better our planet.

Be Owl Wise
Be Owl Wise

The night will begin with a talk by biologist Kate Fremlin, who will present an ‘ecological risk assessment’ concerning the use of Bromadiolone rat poison and whether it poses a threat to owls in North Vancouver. Following Kate’s talk, a representative from OWL (Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society) will talk about
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Interactive & Educational Programs for Kids at Richmond Nature Park
Interactive & Educational Programs for Kids at Richmond Nature Park

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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Earth Day Pilgrimage to Burns Bog
Earth Day Pilgrimage to Burns Bog

Come for an Earth Day Pilgrimage to Burns Bog at the Delta Nature Reserve! Gather your families & pay homage to Mother Nature with a relaxing walk through nature. Listen to peaceful sounds of the flute, drums, and spiritual singing. Celebrate with the winners of the “Bog’s Life” Art Contest &
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Capilano Salmon Hatchery

Capilano Salmon Hatchery is now famous for its contribution of coho and steelhead to the sport fishery in Burrard Inlet. Also, Chinook salmon were introduced to the system in an attempt to establish a self-sustaining run of these prized sport fish in the Capilano River fishery and Vancouver Harbor tidal
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O.W.L. Rehabilitation Society

The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society is a non-profit organization whose volunteers are dedicated to public education and the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned birds. The Facility specializes in raptors. OWL attempts to find breeding programs for the non-releasable birds of prey so their young can be released to
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Mountain View Conservation & Breeding Centre

The Mountain View Conservation & Breeding Centre is a B.C. non-profit society, whose mission is to save B.C. and Canadian wildlife from extinction by operating ‘breed and return‘ conservation programs for rare & endangered “Red-Listed” wildlife species, and to offer public awareness & educational programs. Their conservation and breeding programs work
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Serpentine Fen

The Serpentine Fen lies in a triangle between Highway 99, King George Boulevard (99A), and the Serpentine River. The fen includes many different types of habitats in its 150 hectares, and is home to more than 130 different bird species. September and October is the busiest birding season. In the
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