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Founded in 1918, as Vancouver Natural History Society, Nature Vancouver offers a variety of activities with a focus on nature education, and enjoyment and conservation of natural environment. We organize EVENING PROGRAMS (from September to April), FIELD TRIPS (throughout the year), an annual SUMMER CAMP and occasional workshops, and more.
The BIRDING, BOTANY, GEOLOGY, MARINE BIOLOGY, and PHOTOGRAPHY Sections provide a greater focus in specific areas of nature.
Nature Vancouver is also actively involved in CONSERVATION projects. Currently the projects include FALSE CREEK OYSTER SURVEYS and NEW BRIGHTON PARK RESTORATION.
Members of Nature Vancouver contribute to CITIZEN SCIENCE through e-Bird and iNaturalist
Nature Vancouver has been a strong supporter of Young Naturalists’ Club of BC now known as NatureKIDS BC.
Whether you are just discovering the natural beauty of Vancouver and BC or are an experienced naturalist, we know you will enjoy the atmosphere and camaraderie of Nature Vancouver.
Calendar of Events
May 2026
Birding Walk Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park
02/May/2026 at 8:30 am - 12:00 pmPlease join Evelyn Huang and Jan Lowcock for a morning of birding along the Fraser River and adjacent paths in the Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park. We will walk along the north edge of the…
Bird Walk at Hastings Park Sanctuary
02/May/2026 at 9:00 am - 11:00 amSpring migration appears to be in swing at the sanctuary at Hastings Park. Join Doug Cooper for a two-hour bird walk at the Hastings Park Sanctuary in East Vancouver on Saturday May 2nd…
Pacific Spirit Park Bird Walk
03/May/2026 at 9:00 am - 11:00 amJoin trip leaders Peter Ward and Anne Greig for a walk to explore nesting birds and migrants on parts of Salish & Spanish Trails. Emphasis will be on listening. Beginners welcome. Trails are…
Spring Migration at Queen Elizabeth Park
05/May/2026 at 7:00 am - 10:30 amMeet Leader Thomas Plath at 7 AM (778 928-9206; tomplath@telus.net) by the washrooms at the Rose Garden on the south side of Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver. This is a half day birding excursion.…
Nature Vancouver Monthly Board Meeting
05/May/2026 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmThe Nature Vancouver Board meets on the first Tuesday of every month except August. The purpose of the board is to provide governance for the society. Meeting agenda items are aimed at setting…
Spring Migration Magic at Queen Elizabeth Park - FULL
09/May/2026 at 8:00 am - 10:00 amFULL Saturday, May 9 • 8:00–10:00 am Join Nature Vancouver and Birds Canada for a spring bird walk at Queen Elizabeth Park during the peak of migration. Early May is one of the best times of year to experience…
A Tree-Identification Walk in Queen Elizabeth Park
09/May/2026 at 8:30 am - 10:30 amJoin Nina Shoroplova and Caroline Penn on a two-hour tree-identification walk in Queen Elizabeth Park. There will be steps, hills, trails, and paths to negotiate. And plantings to admire. The photo is from…
New Brighton Work Party
09/May/2026 at 8:45 am - 11:30 amThe Saturday, May 9th New Brighton work party starting at our new summer schedule time of 8:45 am – 11:30 am (which now includes sign in plus tea and treat time at end) will focus…
Listening and Learning from the Land: Birds, Trees & Plant Medicines - FULL
10/May/2026 at 9:00 am - 11:00 amFULL May 10 | 9:00–11:00 am | Jericho Park Join us for a Nature Vancouver special walk during Vancouver Bird Celebration Week that invites us to slow down, pay attention, and deepen our relationship with the living…
Pacific Spirit Park - Forest History Walk
16/May/2026 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pmSaturday, May 16th. 9am -12 noon. Starting at the east end of the Park in Camosun Bog we will be hiking through the park along Council Trail until we reach the west end…
