Celebrate Earth Day festivities in various Vancouver parks starting this weekend.
Everett Crowley Park
Saturday, April 21, 11:00 am 3:00 pm
Vancouvers longest running Earth Day celebration takes place at Everett Crowley Park. Hosted by the Everett Crowley Park Committee, the day includes the planting of 1,000 native trees and shrubs supplied by the Park Board, educational games and kids activities. Visit earthdayvancouver.org for details.
Stanley Park
Earth Day Ivy Busters: Community Invasive Species Management in Stanley Park
Sunday, April 22, 1:00 3:30 pm
Stanley Parks natural habitats are being overtaken by alien invasive plants. Join Stanley Park Ecology Society for an enjoyable and empowering afternoon of careful conservation weeding efforts.
To RSVP and for info on where to meet and what to bring, contact Greg: [email protected] or 604-718-6547
Earth Day Nature, Nurture and Renewal: Forest Fundamentals in Stanley Park
Sunday, April 22, 1:30 3:30 pm
Join Stanley Park Ecology Societys nature educator on an easy walk to explore the importance of forests to wildlife and people, their structure and function, how they change over time, and how to recognize some of their most important and endearing inhabitants.
Fees apply: Adults $10, seniors and children $5. To pre-register, contact Krystal: [email protected] or 604-718-6522
Stanley Park Nature House on Lost Lagoon
Weekends, 10:00 am 4:00 pm
Indoors, along the shore trail of Lost Lagoon by the confluence of Chilco and Alberni Streets, engage in nature displays and stories by Stanley Park Ecology Society educators. Enjoy the complimentary spotting scope to watch for eagles hunting gulls, or the return of swallows to the lagoons nest boxes. Free. For more information visit: stanleyparkecology.ca/education/nature-house/
Hastings Park
Saturday, April 28, 6:00 am
Dawn Chorus Walk for Earth Week, with naturalist Al Grass. Meet at the north-east corner of the Sanctuary for a walk that will last about two hours, rain or shine! More information at hastingspark.ca
