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Metro Vancouver 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, B.C. V5H 4G8 3436632 Fall 2016 Program Guide Events Register Registration opens Aug 16 Online: www.metrovancouveronline.org (use four-digit barcode 0000 ) Call: 604-432-6359 Unless otherwise noted Program details, locations & registration info: www.metrovancouveronline.org (search by barcode, category or date) Park maps, directions, & accessibility info: www.metrovancouver.org (search ‘regional parks’) Info Music in the Park | ALL AGES Labour Day, Mon, Sept 5, noon – 5 pm CAPILANO RIVER REGIONAL PARK Bring a picnic and enjoy live music, art demonstrations, children’s activities and a nature-inspired art gallery set against the stunning backdrop of the North Shore mountains and Capilano Reservoir. Meet at the grassy area near Cleveland Dam parking lot. Parking is limited. Please leave pets at home. Info: 604-224-5739 or www.nvartscouncil.ca Presented with North Vancouver Community Arts Council. FREE Coho Walk | ALL AGES Sun, Sept 11, 10 am – 2 pm CAPILANO RIVER REGIONAL PARK Celebrate the return of spawning salmon. Walk along rainforest trails and enjoy local performers and nature stations. Start at Cleveland Dam, hike a 4 km loop or walk 8.5 km to the Coho Festival at Ambleside Park. Park for free at Park Royal and take a shuttle to Cleveland Dam starting at 9:30 am, or park at Cleveland Dam. Info: 604-224-5739 or www.cohosociety.com/coho-walk Presented with Coho Society. $2 per person, $6 per family, free for children 6 and under. Proceeds go to salmon enhancement projects. Country Celebration | ALL AGES Sat, Sept 17 & Sun, Sept 18, 10 am – 4 pm CAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK Celebrate country living and nature. Enjoy live music featuring Juno nominee Ginalina, roving performers, dancers, horse-drawn wagon rides, a straw maze, food trucks and a vibrant marketplace. Bring your own mug and shopping bag. Look for event signs at 200th St and 8th Ave, Langley. Info: 604-530-4983 or www.metrovancouver.org (search ‘country celebration’) $3 per youth/adult, $2 per child (7-12), free for children 6 and under and adults 65+ Kanaka Connections | ALL AGES World Rivers Day Sun, Sept 25, 11 am – 3 pm KANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK Celebrate World Rivers Day with canoe tours, children’s activities and stewardship displays. Allow 1.5 hours to complete. Meet at riverfront south of Lougheed Hwy and River Rd, Maple Ridge. Presented with Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society. FREE Heritage Apple Day | ALL AGES Sat, Oct 1, 11 am – 2 pm DERBY REACH REGIONAL PARK Sample a variety of apples, try your hand at old-fashioned chores, and enjoy fiddlers, artists and historians. Meet at Heritage Area on Allard Cres, north of 96th Ave, 4 km west of Fort Langley. Presented with Derby Reach/Brae Island Parks Association. FREE Bowen Island Applefest | ALL AGES Sun, Oct 9, 11 am – 2 pm CRIPPEN REGIONAL PARK Taste crunchy heritage apples, buy a homemade pie, and tour the Orchard Heritage Museum. Meet at Davies Orchard, a 100 m walk from ferry terminal. Info: www.bowenheritage.org Presented with Bowen Heritage. FREE Critter Capers: The Case | AGES 6+ of the Mysterious Mess Sat, Oct 22, 11 am – 2 pm BURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK Use your detective skills to gather clues and discover who left a mess on the forest floor. Allow 1 hour to complete the case. Meet at Burnaby Lake Nature House, 4519 Piper Ave. FREE Return of the Salmon | ALL AGES Sun, Oct 23, 11 am – 3 pm KANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK Witness the heroic journey of salmon returning home to spawn in Kanaka Creek. Displays, games and fisheries experts on-site. Meet at fish fence located on 240th St, north of Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge. Info: 604-530-4983 Presented with Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society. FREE Ask for the e-version of Check it Out! Email: [email protected] Sign up 1 2017 Regional Parks 50th Anniversary! Stay tuned to find out about the fun and exciting celebrations happening next year in regional parks.

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Fall 2016 Program Guide

Events

Register

Registration opens Aug 16

Online: www.metrovancouveronline.org (use four-digit barcode 0000 )

Call: 604-432-6359

Unless otherwise noted

Program details, locations & registration info:

www.metrovancouveronline.org (search by barcode, category or date)

Park maps, directions, & accessibility info:

www.metrovancouver.org (search ‘regional parks’)

Info

Music in the Park | all ages

Labour Day, Mon, Sept 5, noon – 5 pmCaPIlaNO RIVeR RegIONal PaRK

Bring a picnic and enjoy live music, art demonstrations, children’s activities and a nature-inspired art gallery set against the stunning backdrop of the North Shore mountains and Capilano Reservoir.Meet at the grassy area near Cleveland Dam parking lot. Parking is limited. Please leave pets at home.

Info: 604-224-5739 or www.nvartscouncil.ca

Presented with North Vancouver Community Arts Council.

FREE

Coho Walk | all ages

Sun, Sept 11, 10 am – 2 pmCaPIlaNO RIVeR RegIONal PaRK

Celebrate the return of spawning salmon. Walk along rainforest trails and enjoy local performers and nature stations. Start at Cleveland Dam, hike a 4 km loop or walk 8.5 km to the Coho Festival at Ambleside Park.Park for free at Park Royal and take a shuttle to Cleveland Dam starting at 9:30 am, or park at Cleveland Dam.

Info: 604-224-5739 or www.cohosociety.com/coho-walk

Presented with Coho Society.

$2 per person, $6 per family, free for children 6 and under. Proceeds go to salmon enhancement projects.

Country Celebration | all ages

Sat, Sept 17 & Sun, Sept 18, 10 am – 4 pmCaMPBell ValleY RegIONal PaRK

Celebrate country living and nature. Enjoy live music featuring Juno nominee Ginalina, roving performers, dancers, horse-drawn wagon rides, a straw maze, food trucks and a vibrant marketplace. Bring your own mug and shopping bag.Look for event signs at 200th St and 8th Ave, Langley.

Info: 604-530-4983 or www.metrovancouver.org (search ‘country celebration’)

$3 per youth/adult, $2 per child (7-12), free for children 6 and under and adults 65+

Kanaka Connections | all ages World Rivers Day

Sun, Sept 25, 11 am – 3 pmKaNaKa CReeK RegIONal PaRK

Celebrate World Rivers Day with canoe tours, children’s activities and stewardship displays. Allow 1.5 hours to complete. Meet at riverfront south of Lougheed Hwy and River Rd, Maple Ridge.

Presented with Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society.

FREE

Heritage Apple Day | all ages

Sat, Oct 1, 11 am – 2 pmDeRBY ReaCH RegIONal PaRK

Sample a variety of apples, try your hand at old-fashioned chores, and enjoy fiddlers, artists and historians. Meet at Heritage Area on Allard Cres, north of 96th Ave, 4 km west of Fort Langley.

Presented with Derby Reach/Brae Island Parks Association.

FREE

Bowen Island Applefest | all ages

Sun, Oct 9, 11 am – 2 pmCRIPPeN RegIONal PaRK

Taste crunchy heritage apples, buy a homemade pie, and tour the Orchard Heritage Museum.Meet at Davies Orchard, a 100 m walk from ferry terminal.

Info: www.bowenheritage.org

Presented with Bowen Heritage.

FREE

Critter Capers: The Case | ages 6+ of the Mysterious Mess

Sat, Oct 22, 11 am – 2 pmBURNaBY laKe RegIONal PaRK

Use your detective skills to gather clues and discover who left a mess on the forest floor. Allow 1 hour to complete the case.Meet at Burnaby Lake Nature House, 4519 Piper Ave.

FREE

Return of the Salmon | all ages

Sun, Oct 23, 11 am – 3 pmKaNaKa CReeK RegIONal PaRK

Witness the heroic journey of salmon returning home to spawn in Kanaka Creek. Displays, games and fisheries experts on-site. Meet at fish fence located on 240th St, north of Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge. 

Info: 604-530-4983

Presented with Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society.

FREE

Ask for the e-version of Check it Out!

Email: [email protected]

Sign up

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2017 Regional Parks 50th Anniversary!Stay tuned to find out about the fun and exciting celebrations happening next year in regional parks.

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Rainforest | ages 6+ by Night

6683 Fri, Sept 16, 6:30 – 8:30 pmMINNeKHaDa RegIONal PaRK

Experience a west coast rainforest beneath the harvest moon when owls, salamanders and beavers are active.

$8 per adult, $4.25 per child/youth/adult 65+

Registration required: 604-432-6359

Wonderful | ages 14+ Wetlands Tour

6688 Sun, Oct 2, 1 – 3:30 pmgleN ValleY RegIONal PaRK

Enjoy a guided walk through West Creek Wetlands — a regional park reserve normally off limits to the public and home to an incredible variety of plants and wildlife. Presented with Langley Environmental Partners Society.

FREE

Registration required: 604-432-6359

Salamander | ages 6-9 Searchers

6689 Sat, Oct 8, 10 am – noonBelCaRRa RegIONal PaRK

Learn about the intriguing amphibians that hide by day and hunt by night.

$4.25 per child

Registration required: 604-432-6359

Winter Warriors | ages 8+

6690 Sat, Oct 15, 1 – 3 pmCaMPBell ValleY RegIONal PaRK

Stroll through the forest and discover the ways birds, beasts, and plants combat the winter blues.

FREE

Registration required: 604-432-6359

Be a Nature Explorer

Family Day

Biking

Family Day | all ages Campfire

Mon, Feb 13, 12:30 – 3:30 pmPaCIFIC sPIRIT RegIONal PaRK

Drop by for a cozy campfire and learn about plants and animals through story and song. Meet at 16th Ave parking lot, 400 m west of Blanca St.

FREE

Drop by anytime.

For the Love | all ages of Nature

Mon, Feb 13, 11 am – 2 pmBURNaBY laKe & CaMPBell ValleY RegIONal PaRKs

Celebrate nature with family and loved ones this Family Day weekend. Enjoy arts and crafts activities that expand your ability to observe and appreciate nature. Meet at the Nature House.

FREE

Drop by anytime.

Wild About | ages 15+ Mushrooms

6692 Sat, Oct 15, 9 am – noonCaPIlaNO RIVeR RegIONal PaRK

6693 Wed, Oct 19, 9 am – noonPaCIFIC sPIRIT RegIONal PaRK

Learn the basic skills of mushroom identification along the trail. No harvesting in regional parks.

$8 per adult, $4.25 per youth/adult 65+

Registration required: 604-432-6359

Demystifying | ages 15+ Mushrooms

6694 Sat, Oct 15, 9:30 – 11:30 amCaMPBell ValleY RegIONal PaRK

6695 Sun, Oct 16, 9:30 – 11:30 amBURNaBY laKe RegIONal PaRK

Learn to identify mushrooms without harvesting them, and investigate fungi’s role as the underground interconnected ‘world wood web’. A 30 minute indoor slideshow followed by a slow trail walk.

$8 per adult, $4.25 per youth/adult 65+

Registration required: 604-432-6359

Casual Birding Walk | ages 9+

Wed, Sept 14, 9 am – noon Wed, Dec 14, 9 am – noonBOUNDaRY BaY RegIONal PaRK

Check out shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors and more on this 2.5 hour bird watching amble. Bring binoculars.Meet at Cammidge House at 10 am.

Presented by Delta Naturalists.

FREE

Whooo’s Hoot | ages 8+ Owl Prowl

6698 Fri, Jan 20, 7 – 9 pm 6722 Fri, Jan 27, 7 – 9 pmCaMPBell ValleY RegIONal PaRK

Join naturalists on a night prowl for owls and discover why owls are such great hunters of the night.Presented with Langley Field Naturalists.

FREE

Registration required: 604-432-6359

Curious by Nature: | all ages Superhero Salmon

Sun, Oct 30, 11 am – 3 pm Sun, Nov 6, 11 am – 3 pm KaNaKa CReeK RegIONal PaRK

Want to know more about nature in regional parks? Drop by these pop-up nature stations to chat with an expert. Witness the heroic journey of salmon returning to their home to spawn.Meet at fish fence located on 240th St, Maple Ridge, north of Lougheed Hwy.

Presented with Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society.

FREE

Drop by anytime.

Fall Mason | all ages Beekeeping

Sun, Nov 6, 10 am – noonBURNaBY laKe RegIONal PaRK

Help harvest mason bee cocoons and prepare the bee house for spring.Meet at Burnaby Lake Nature House, 4519 Piper Ave at 10 am.

FREE

Conifer Walk | ages 13+

6691 Sat, Jan 21, 10 am – noonPaCIFIC sPIRIT RegIONal PaRK

Get to know the common conifers in the temperate rainforest of Pacific Spirit Regional Park.

$8 per adult, $4.25 per child/youth/adult 65+

Registration required: 604-432-6359

Derby Tales Round | all ages the Campfire

Sat, Feb 18, noon – 3 pmDeRBY ReaCH RegIONal PaRK

Gather round a crackling campfire for tales of nature and life in the wilderness. Bake bannock and bring a mug for hot chocolate.Meet across road from Heritage Area on Allard Cres, north of 96th Ave and 4 km west of Fort Langley.

FREE

Drop by anytime.

Raptor Watch | ages 9+

Sat, Feb 25, 10 am – noonBOUNDaRY BaY RegIONal PaRK

View raptors through a spotting scope as they hunt in and around the bay. Test your raptor smarts at the birds of prey display.Meet at Boundary Bay Dyke Trail at 72nd Ave.

Presented with Delta Naturalists and Langley Field Naturalists.

FREE

Drop by anytime.

Tour de Riverways | all ages

6696 Sat, Sept 24, 12:30 – 3:30 pmDeRBY ReaCH RegIONal PaRK

6697 Sun, Oct 16, 12:30 – 3:30 pmPITT RIVeR RegIONal gReeNWaY

Bike along scenic riverways on flat gravel trails for 15-20 km return.

FREE

Registration required: 604-432-6359

Birds

Mushrooms

Creative Cafe | all ages

Sun, Sept 4, Oct 2, Nov 6, 1 – 4 pmMINNeKHaDa RegIONal PaRK

Visit historic Minnekhada Lodge and discover the park’s natural and cultural history. Meet at Minnekhada Lodge.

Info: www.minnekhada.ca

Presented by Minnekhada Park Association.

FREE

Drop by anytime.

Stars in Focus | all ages

Sat, Oct 1, 8 – 10 pmBOUNDaRY BaY RegIONal PaRK

Discover what can be seen in the autumn night sky. Weather permitting, stargaze with telescopes. Meet at Cammidge House.

Presented by Boundary Bay Park Association.

FREE

Drop by anytime.

Discover Derby | all ages & BraeDeRBY ReaCH & BRae IslaND RegIONal PaRKs

Discover the rich wonders of Derby Reach and Brae Island in a series of monthly walks with noted naturalists and historians.Info: www.drbipa.org

Presented by Derby Reach/Brae Island Parks Association.

FREE

Registration required: www.drbipa.org

Christmas | ages 8-14 Bird Count for Kids

Sun, Dec 4, 9 am – noonBURNaBY laKe RegIONal PaRK

Learn basic birding skills. Use binoculars and a field guide to identify and report findings during this winter bird count. Enjoy the Open House afterward.Meet at Burnaby Lake Nature House, 4519 Piper Ave.

Info: 604-520-6442

Presented with Burnaby Lake Park Association.

FREE

Registration required: www.burnabylakepark.ca

Christmas | all ages Open House

Sun, Dec 4, 11 am – 2 pmBURNaBY laKe RegIONal PaRK

Drop in to the Nature House to enjoy crafts and complimentary refreshments, or join a guided nature walk. Meet at Burnaby Lake Nature House, 4519 Piper Ave.

Info: 604-520-6442

Presented by Burnaby Lake Park Association.

FREE

Drop by anytime.

Ecological | ages 8+ Restoration TeamWant to lend nature a helping hand and have fun at the same time? Join our ecological restoration team!Info: www.meetup.com (search ‘regional parks’)

FREE

Weedbusters | ages 8+

BURNaBY laKe RegIONal PaRK

Sun, Sept 11, 1 – 4 pmMeet at Burnaby Lake Nature House, 4519 Piper Ave.

Sun, Oct 16, 1 – 4 pmMeet at Avalon Ave parking lot at east end of lake.

Help the Burnaby Lake Park Association remove invasive plants that threaten native species. Info: www.burnabylakepark.ca or [email protected]

Presented by Burnaby Lake Park Association.

FREE

Winter Watershed | ages 16+ Snowshoe Tours

Saturdays 10 am – 1:30 pm

6677 Feb 11

6679 Feb 18

6680 Feb 25

6681 Mar 4

6684 Mar 11

6686 Mar 18

Thursdays 10 am – 1:30 pm 6685 Mar 16 6687 Mar 23

Fridays 6 – 9:30 pm 6678 Feb 17 6682 Mar 10

MT. seYMOUR

Explore the connection between snow and your drinking water. Learn about your water supply in a fun and active way while discovering alpine plants and animals. After a moderately strenuous snowshoe, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa.Info: www.metrovancouver.org (search ‘winter watershed tours’)

$18 with your own snowshoes $25 with snowshoe rental

Registration required: 604-432-6359

EcoBlitz | all ages

Sat, Oct 15 – Sun, Oct 23VaRIOUs RegIONal PaRKs

Get down and dirty while you help the environment and make new friends.Info: www.meetup.com (search ‘regional parks’)

FREE

Nest Box | ages 8+ Program

Sun, Jan 15 & 22, Feb 5 10 am – 1 pmBURNaBY laKe RegIONal PaRK

Help the Burnaby Lake Park Association service over 200 nest boxes that provide homes for wood ducks, flying squirrels, swallows and chickadees. Info: www.burnabylakepark.ca or [email protected] Presented by Burnaby Lake Park Association.

FREE

Presented by Regional Park Partners

Stewardship & Volunteering

Tiny Trekkers | ages 2-5

6716 Mon, Sept 12 – Nov 21 10:30 – 11:30 am (no hike Oct 10)BelCaRRa & MINNeKHaDa RegIONal PaRKs

6717 Tues, Sept 6 – Nov 8 10:30 – 11:30 amPaCIFIC sPIRIT RegIONal PaRK

6718 Wed, Sept 7 – Nov 9 10:30 – 11:30 amCaPIlaNO RIVeR & lYNN HeaDWaTeRs RegIONal PaRKs

Explore and experience the forest with your little rambler, rain or shine. Adult participation required.

$50 per series, per child

Registration required: 604-432-6359 (after start date, by phone only)

Baby & Me Hiking

6719 Tues, Sept 6 – Nov 8 10:30 am – noonCaPIlaNO RIVeR & lYNN HeaDWaTeRs RegIONal PaRKs

6720 Thu, Sept 8 – Nov 10 10:30 am – noonCaPIlaNO RIVeR & lYNN HeaDWaTeRs RegIONal PaRKs

6721 Fri, Sept 9 – Nov 18 10:30 am – noon (no hike Nov 11)BelCaRRa & MINNeKHaDa RegIONal PaRKs

These hikes are designed for new parents and their babies to enjoy moderate level hikes, rain or shine.

$50 per series

Registration required: 604-432-6359 (after start date, by phone only)

Nature Walks with Kids

Santa Comes to | all ages Cammidge

Sun, Dec 4, 1 – 3 pmBOUNDaRY BaY RegIONal PaRK

Visit with Santa on his annual visit to Cammidge House. Surprises for children, refreshments for all.Meet at Cammidge House.

Presented by Boundary Bay Park Association.

FREE

Drop by anytime.

Christmas Carol | all ages Sing-along

Sun, Dec 4, 1 – 4 pmMINNeKHaDa RegIONal PaRK

An afternoon of festive fun including sing-alongs in front of a yule log and a visit from Santa.Meet at Minnekhada Lodge.

Info: www.minnekhada.ca

Presented by Minnekhada Park Association.

FREE

Drop by anytime.

Creepy Crawlies | Pre-K - Grade 3

Fri, Oct 28, 10 am – 1 pmCamPbell Valley reGional ParK

Unplug your students! Take them outside to connect with nature. Explore trails and nature stations while learning about the secret life of creepy crawlies.

FREE

Book a session: 604-530-4983

Fish & Forest | Grades 3-7 Connections

Fri, Oct 28, 10 am – 1 pmCaPilano riVer reGional ParK

Trees and salmon have a ‘growing’ relationship. Uncover their amazing connections through nature stations starting at the Capilano Fish Hatchery. 

FREE

Book a session: 604-224-5739 For other Metro Vancouver curriculum-linked programs, visit www.metrovancouver.org (search ‘field trips’).

Cammidge House | all ages Heritage Day

Sun, Feb 26, 1 – 4 pmBOUNDaRY BaY RegIONal PaRK

Join us at Cammidge House to get a peek into the local history. Enjoy tea and baked goods.Meet at Cammidge House.

Presented by Boundary Bay Park Association.

FREE

Drop by anytime.

Regional parks and partners need you. Volunteer for events, nature education, habitat restoration and other projects. Serve on a board of directors. Get involved, have fun and meet new people.

Find more opportunities at www.metrovancouver.org (search ‘volunteer’).

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p.3 all ages

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5Music in the ParkCAPILANO RIVER REGIONAL PARK

p.1 all ages

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Tiny Trekkers (until Nov 8)PACIFIC SPIRIT REGIONAL PARK

p.3 ages 2-5

Baby & Me Hiking (until Nov 8)CAPILANO RIVER & LYNN HEADWATERS REGIONAL PARKS

p.3 all ages

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p.3 ages 2-5

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p.3 all ages

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Coho WalkCAPILANO RIVER REGIONAL PARK

p.1 all ages

WeedbustersBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

p.3 ages 8+

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p.3 ages 2-5

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p.2 ages 9+

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p.2 ages 6+

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p.1 all ages

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p.1 all ages

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p.2 all ages

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p.1 all ages

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Stars in Focus BOUNDARY BAY REGIONAL PARK

p.3 all ages

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Creative CafeMINNEKHADA REGIONAL PARK

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p.3 all ages

Winter WarriorsCAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK

p.2 ages 8+

Wild About MushroomsCAPILANO RIVER REGIONAL PARK

p.2 ages 15+

Demystifying MushroomsCAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK

p.2 ages 15+

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Demystifying MushroomsBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

p.2 ages 15+

Tour de RiverwaysPITT RIVER REGIONAL GREENWAY

p.2 all ages

WeedbustersBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

p.3 ages 8+

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p.2 ages 15+

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22Critter Capers: The Case of the Mysterious MessBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

p.1 ages 6+

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23Return of the SalmonKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

p.1 all ages

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p.2 all ages

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Staff and volunteers help you get the most out of your regional park visit.

CaMPBell ValleY NaTURe HOUse

Weekends and statutory holidays until Sept 5, 1 – 4 pmLocated at 20285 8 Ave, Langley, via South Valley park entrance.

BURNaBY laKe NaTURe HOUse

Weekends and statutory holidays until Sept 5, 10 am – 4 pmLocated at 4519 Piper Ave off Winston St.

BC MIlls HOUse aT lYNN HeaDWaTeRs RegIONal PaRK

Sundays until Sept 18, 11 am – 3 pmLocated at north end of Lynn Valley Rd.

Nov

SuN

6

Curious by Nature: Superhero SalmonKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

p.2 all ages

Fall Mason BeekeepingBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

p.2 all ages

Creative CafeMINNEKHADA REGIONAL PARK

p.3 all ages

Dec

SuN

4

Christmas Bird Count for KidsBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

p.3 ages 8-14

Christmas Open HouseBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

p.3 all ages

Christmas Carol Sing-alongMINNEKHADA REGIONAL PARK

p.3 all ages

Santa Comes to CammidgeBOUNDARY BAY REGIONAL PARK

p.3 all ages

WED

14

Casual Birding WalkBOUNDARY BAY REGIONAL PARK p.2 ages 9+

JanSuN

15Nest Box ProgramBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

p.3 ages 8+

FRI

20Whooo’s Hoot Owl ProwlCAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK

p.2 ages 8+

SAT

21Conifer WalkPACIFIC SPIRIT REGIONAL PARK

p.2 ages 13+

SuN

22Nest Box ProgramBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

p.3 ages 8+

FRI

27Whooo’s Hoot Owl ProwlCAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK

p.2 ages 8+

FebSuN

5Nest Box ProgramBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

p.3 ages 8+

MON

13Family Day CampfirePACIFIC SPIRIT REGIONAL PARK

p.2 all ages

For the Love of Nature CAMPBELL VALLEY & BURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARKS p.2 all ages

SAT

18Derby Tales Round the CampfireDERBY REACH REGIONAL PARK

p.2 all ages

SAT

25Raptor WatchBOUNDARY BAY REGIONAL PARK

p.2 ages 9+

SuN

26Cammidge House Heritage Day BOUNDARY BAY REGIONAL PARK

p.3 all ages