January 2010 Highlights

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Saturday, January 2
Young Naturalists’ Club of Stanley Park
10am – 12pm

This monthly FREE activity is a chance for children (with their parents) to enjoy two hours of outdoor fun. Activities include hiking, games, wildlife observations, outdoor art, and more! Registration required.

Saturday January 9
Maplewood’s Tidal Flats Tails
10am – 12pm

Why are flats critical habitats for wildlife? Come and join the Wild Bird Trust’s Nature Walks with Al Grass at the Maplewood Flats Conservation Area, North Vancouver. The walk will focus on the importance of mud flats for a variety of birds and mammals. Wheelchair accessible. FREE family event

Wednesday January 13
Delta Nats Casual Birding Walk
9am – 12pm

Join Tom and his informal birdwatchers for a 2 ˝ hour ramble through the beautiful natural regional park overlooking Boundary Bay. Enjoy the abundance of resident and migratory inhabitants, including shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, and smaller birds. Bring binoculars, if you have them. The outing will end with beverage and snack at the historic Cammidge House. No charge for event, voluntary donation for snacks.

Saturday January 16
Bird Walk at Elgin Heritage Park
9-11am

Discover the birds that make the Elgin Heritage Park home with naturalist Lynn Pollard. For the beginner and intermediate birder. Bring binoculars and field guide if you have them. Wear comfortable waterproof foot wear, dress warmly. Rain or shine. FREE

Saturday January 16
Raptor Identification Workshop
1:30-3:30pm

The Stanley Park Ecology Society invites you to join Al Grass to learn raptor (hawks, eagles, falcons, etc.) identification in Stanley Park. This event is perfect for bird experts and beginners alike. An indoor instructional workshop is followed by a walk to learn field identification. By donation.

By Donation

Saturday January 23
Nature Walk at Brae Island Regional Park, Langley
10am – 12pm

Join the Langley Field Naturalists on a nature wander to one of the newest Regional Parks located along the Fraser River near Fort Langley.

FREE

Saturday January 23
Hastings Park –Nature Walk at the Sanctuary
9 – 11am

Over 106 species of birds have been identified in this urban wilderness. Learn about birds, plants, trees, flowers, aquatic life and more. We want you to share our amazing eastside Vancouver secret on this FREE guided nature walk. Bring binoculars if you have them, but please leave your dogs at home.
Meet: at the northeast corner of the Sanctuary (near the red barns & Playland restrooms). Free parking for visitors to the Sanctuary, or take the bus to Hastings & Renfrew St.
Host: Hasting Park Conservancy
Info: www.hastingspark.ca the meeting place under Nature Walks

Saturday January 30
Winter Wildlife Games
1-4pm

Have you ever wondered what Olympic events our local forest creatures might compete in? Get outdoors and get active as you test your animal abilities and get revved up for upcoming local celebrations with fun crafts, treats and more. Rain or shine. FREE

www.surrey.ca/naturecentre

Sunday January 31
The Birds of Stanley Park
9 – 11am

Join naturalist and birder Cathy Aitchison for a 2 hour walk in Stanley Park exploring for its varied and beautiful bird life. By donation.

Ongoing Events


Cleaning and Repairing Nest Boxes at Burnaby Lake Regional Park
Over 200 nest boxes around Burnaby Lake provide homes for swallows, chickadees, Wood Ducks, flying squirrels and Purple Martins. From January to March, join members of the Burnaby Lake Park Association and BCIT to help clean, paint and repair nest boxes. Volunteers with the Nest Box Program learn techniques for cleaning and repairing nest boxes and recording nesting activity data, as well as basic bird identification. Come once or commit to a few hours one or two weekend mornings. Interested in assisting with ongoing monitoring? Spend one afternoon or evening in the spring and summer months observing and collecting data on the nest boxes. For groups larger than 5 people please register in advance. Ages 11+

Contact for dates: (604) 520-6442 or (bbylakeparkassn@hotmail.com)

Burns Bog Conservation Society - Public Tour Dates
Call the Burns Bog Conservation Society Office for next tour dates – (604) 572-0373
http://www.burnsbog.org/tourinfo/

Great Blue Heron Homecoming 2010
Join us at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve for a series of special events and programs as we welcome the herons back to over 100 nests on our site. Watch Great Blue Herons on our beautiful wetland site and enjoy walks on our trails. 5200 Sumas Prairie Road, Chilliwack on the Vedder River. Please check the website for full details! www.chilliwackblueheron.com

Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Eco-Walks
Take a leisurely walk (approx 1 hour) along well-groomed trails to learn about history and geology of the Urban Forest, learn to identify native trees and shrubs and have an opportunity to observe wildlife. Wheelchair accessible. All age groups are welcome. By appointment only - registration required. Group Size - minimum of 5 - maximum 12. Host: Sunnyside Acres Heritage Society Cost: Free! Tour booking: (604) 535-9288
 

Find MORE Events for Kids and Families at:

Burns Bog Conservation Society - www.burnsbog.org

Delta Recreation and Parks – www.corp.delta.bc.ca

Great Blue Heron Reserve – www.chilliwackblueheron.com

Langley Environmental Partners Society - www.leps.bc.ca/events

Metro Vancouver Regional Parks – www.metrovancouver.org

Richmond Nature Park – www.richmond.ca/begreen

Stanley Park Ecology Society - www.stanleyparkecology.ca

Surrey Parks – Environmental Programs – www.naturematters.surrey.ca

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