The Stanley Park YNC meets at the Stanley Park Nature House at Lost Lagoon (generally) the first Saturday of every month from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. The Nature House is at the foot of Alberni Street, on the southeast corner of Lost Lagoon below the Lookout Plaza in the old boathouse at the waters edge. Pay parking is nearby behind the Park Office on Beach Avenue, along the tennis courts.
**Preregistration is advised given the popularity of these programs**
To preregister email Celina Starnes at ync@stanleyparkecology.ca, call 604-718-6522 or check out our Public Events Calendar
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2:00-3:30pm
May 2nd
2:00-3:30pm
April 4th
March 7th
To preregister email ync@stanelyparkecology.ca.
Sat. February 7th
Discover Winter Birds!
10 am – noon
To preregister email ync@stanelyparkecology.ca.
A
winter bird treasure hunt! Join the Stanley Park Ecology Society for an
exploration of the birds that live in the Park through the winter.
Handle bird wings, skulls and talons and head into the woods in search
of these same species and more. For accompanied children ages 5-14.
Sat. January 10th, 2015
Join
our artist in residence Kim Hunter for a fun morning of inspiration,
art and nature. What are your favourite animals? Your favourite places
in the Park? How about a favourite plant? Come in from the cold and
share your “faves” in a collaborative mini-mural making jam! For
accompanied children ages 5-14. To preregister email
ync@stanelyparkecology.ca. Meet at the Stanley Park Dinning Pavilion.
Saturday Dec 6, 9:30-1:30pm Christmas Bird Count
Calling
all young birders! Join other youth and experts for this annual bird
survey! After a quick introduction to bird identification, we split
into groups and head into the forest for a 1.5 hour bird counting
adventure and regroup to share our findings. Remember to pack a lunch. For accompanied children ages 5-14. To preregister, email ync@stanleyparkecology.ca
Sat. Nov 1, 10:00-noon Crafting Wood Critters
The
holiday season is not far away. Artist in Residence Kim Hunter will
lead this workshop to craft ornaments of Stanley Park animals.
For accompanied children ages 5-14. To preregister, email ync@stanleyparkecology.ca.
Meet at Stanley Park Dining Pavilion, 610 Pipeline Rd.
Sat. Oct 4, 10:00-noon Halloween Leaf Crafting
Leaves
are starting to fall, the days are getting shorter and Halloween is
approaching. Join Kim Hunter, Stanley Park Ecology Society’s Artist in
Residence, to transform fallen leaves into Halloween creatures!
For accompanied children ages 5-14. To preregister, email ync@stanleyparkecology.ca.
Saturday, September the 6th is “Painting the Park” from 10am – noon.
Join
Kim Hunter, Stanley Park Ecology Society’s Artist in Residence for a
painting class in Stanley Park. Take a closer look at the subtleties of
the natural world around us and learn the skills of painting.
Everyone gets to take home their glass-framed artwork. $2 for materials.
Remember to wear paint-friendly clothing.
June 7, 2014 – 10am-noon – Secrets in the Shallows
May 3, 2014 – 10:00am – Noon- Bird Week Grand Opening
at Stanley Park Nature House on Lost Lagoon
Celebrate the official launch of Bird Week in Vancouver. Kids, spread your wings and join the festivities at the Grand Opening! We will learn why so many birds stop by Stanley Park for a visit, and what we can do to help our feathered friends.
April 5, 2014- 10:00am-noon – Flower Power
at Stanley Park Nature House on Lost LagoonFlowers are in bloom and a buzz is in the air. Discover the powerful partnerships between plants and pollinators in Stanley Park. Bugs, birds, bees and other crafty creatures all work together to keep every spring colourful.
March 1, 2014 – 10:00-Noon – Our Feathered Friends
join us as we create bird nest-boxes out of recycled materials, and
help us answer lots fo questions. Such as: “What happens to a nest in a
tree cavity when it is abandoned?” “Why are woodpeckers integral to the
survival of so many Stanley Park birds?”
February 1,
2014 – 10:00- Noon – Animal Origami
unique art of origami as we create our favorite forest creatures from Stanley
Park and around the world out of colourful paper.
2014 – 10:00-Noon
wondered why certain trees flourish in certain areas? Why Does Stanley park
have Conifers instead of, say, palm trees? Join us on an exploration of how
Conifers adapt and thrive in this temperate rainforest!
Eagles, a free talk by wildlife biologist, author and film producer David
Hancock.
10-12noon
along as we learn all about the fantastic fungi that live in the forests of
Stanley Park. For accompanied kids aged 5-14
10-12noon
wild side. Join nature art therapist Nicole Ankelman to explore the
wonderful world around us.
for kids 5-14, and accompanying parents too!
Sunday, May 4th,2013 10 am-12 noon – STANLEY PARK
be like to live in a tree stump or under the ground. Meet the creatures that do
as we discover the incredible world of decomposition and its importance to our
everyday lives. Meet at the Stanley Park Nature House on Lost Lagoon.
Urban Camping
Saturday May 11th 1:30pm – Sunday May 12th,2013 1:30pm (overnight)
This
extra special program will be full of fun activities and introduce
participants to how easy it is to take the family camping. Based on the
SPES’s Urban Camping program
for teachers and students from grades 4-7, our trained educators are by
your side throughout the program to lead activities, create meals, and
explain helpful hints on how to set up a tent or shelter.
Cost
$100 for one adult and one child; additional children are welcome under
the supervision of the accompanying adult at a fee of $50 per
additional child. Participants must be current YNC members, children
between the ages of 5-14.
Natural Neighbours at Salmonberry Room – Stanley Park Ecology Society, April 6, 2013, 10 am – 12 pm
For accompanied kids ages 5-14.
Young Naturalists’ Club: Birdy Buffet at @ Salmonberry Room – Stanley Park Ecology Society, March 2nd, 2013, 10 am -12 pm
Young Naturalists’ Club: Discover Winter Birds at Stanley Park Nature House, February 2, 2013, 10 am – 12 pm
Young Naturalists’ Club and Animal Origami @ Salmonberry Room – Stanley Park Ecology Society, January 5, 2013, 10 am – 12 pm
Try your hand at the unique art of origami as we create our favorite forest creatures from Stanley Park and around the world out of colourful paper. For accompanied kids (ages 5-14).
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