Bill Kinkaid will lead a backpacking trip on the Victoria Day long weekend. The intended destination will be the Lower Stein Valley, accessed from the Lytton ferry. This hike is dependent on water levels: the trail is subject to washouts on the Stein River, and the ferry shuts down when the Fraser River is in high water. If this trail is not accessible, there will be another option elsewhere in the region. Our plan will be to drive up and hike in to a base camp on Saturday, have Sunday to explore, and then hike out and drive home on Monday. We will carpool but each participant is expected to be self-sufficient with their own equipment and supplies. Contact Bill for more details.
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Saturday, May 19
Spring Birding At Iona Island #4
This is the fourth in the Series-Follow the changing Seasons at Iona.Meet at the parking lot at the West end of Ferguson Road,Iona Regional Park,or telephone the Leader,Colin Clark, 604 274 5379 if you require a ride from the Bridgeport Canada Line station.Trip will last about 3 hours.Wear suitable clothing and boots.Bring binoculars if you have them.We will look for shorebirds and warblers and raptors.
Saturday, May 26
Birding at Colony Farm Regional Park
This morning’s half-day birding field trip is at Colony Farm RP. Our target specie will be Colony Farm’s feature bird the Lazuli Bunting. Other species expected include Western Kingbird, Band-tailed Pigeon & American Bittern. Meet the leader, Larry Cowan, in the parking area at the east-end of Colony Farm Rd. at 08:30. 604 465-1402
Saturday, June 2
Brohm Lake Forest Hike
This will be a moderately strenuous hike through Brohm Lake Forest. We will go up to the lookout (at 350 m with an elevation gain of 150 m) and possibly down to the Lake and wetland area, depending on the wishes of the participants. This is a moderate hike of up to 13 km with some steep sections and rocky trails. Pack lunch, water, sunscreen and raingear, and wear good boots. Meet at the Park Royal Mall McDonald’s at 0800. Difficulty rating: C7. Contact Daphne Nagorsen or 778-230-8007.
Saturday, June 2
Spring Birding at Iona Island #5
This the 5th in a Series of 6 Trips with the theme -follow the changing Seasons at Iona.Meet at the parking lot at the West end of Ferguson Road,Iona Regional Park,at 8a.m.or telephone the Leader Colin Clark, 604 274 5379,if you need a ride from the Bridgeport Canada Line stationTrip will last about 3 hours.Wear suitable clothing and boots.Bring binoculars if possible.We will look for shorebirds, flycatchers.
Monday, June 4
Intertidal Beach Walk in Stanley Park
We'll take advantage of the wonderful low tides at the start of June to explore intertidal life at a protected site next to Hallelujah Point in Stanley Park. The site is mud/sand with scattered boulders and cobble, so we'll see both infauna (critters within the sand/mud) and epifauna (critters on the surface of sand or mud or attached to rock). Wave action is minimal. We'll meet at 11:00 am on June 4 at the Totem Poles parking lot (paid parking) and walk 5 minutes to the site. The low tide is at 12:25 pm and we'll explore for a couple of hours. Bring lunch or a snack and water. Dress for the weather, including gumboots if you have them. Cancellation only if it's really pelting down rain. Contact Abby Schwarz or phone 604-435-2937.
Friday, June 8
Intertidal Exploration at Centennial Beach, Boundary Bay Regional Park
Enjoy an afternoon of intertidal exploration on the sandflats at Centennial Beach, Boundary Bay Regional Park (BBRP) on Friday June 8. The low spring tides (0.9 m) will provide us with two habitats to discover: eelgrass beds and sandflats. We will start a fast walk across the sand flats seaward to the eelgrass beds at the water's edge (estimate 30 minutes). Then, keeping ahead of the incoming tide, we will discover the many organisms that live on or near the surface of the sandflats. The field trip goes rain or shine. Please wear appropriate attire for sun (visor and sun screen), wind or rain. Rubber boots or waterproof booties are required. Bring water and a snack. We will meet beach-side of the concession stand at Centenial Beach, BBRP at 1:30 PM.
DIRECTIONS: Follow Hwy #99 south and onto Hwy #17 towards the BC Ferry Terminal. Exit left (south) at 2nd set of lights to Tsawwassen (56 Street). Turn left (eastward) onto 12th Avenue which turns southward into Boundary Bay Road. Follow the signs to BBRP and Centennial Beach. Park (free) at southern most lot closest to concession stand. Estimate 45 min to 1 hour drive from Vancouver. Contact Sheila Byers for more information.
Saturday, June 16
Iona Island Spring Birding #6
This is the last in a Series of Birding Trips on the theme-Follow the changing Seasons ai Iona.Meet at the parking lot at the West end of Ferguson Road,Iona Regional Park, at 8 a.m.or telephone the Leader,Colin Clark,604 274 5379 if you require a ride from the Bridgeport Canada Line station.Trip will last about 3 hours.Wear suitable clothing and boots.Some narrow and muddy trails.Bring binoculars or scope if possible.How many more species can we add to the Series total?
Saturday, June 23
Birding field trip to the Pitt Meadows northern dykes.
We will spend a half-day birding the Grant Narrows Area starting south along the Pitt River Dyke from the Grant Narrows parking lot. The grass may be long and in the morning usually wet so appropriate footwear is advised. Time permitting we will bird a short distance along the Nature Dyke. We were successful in locating an American Redstart in 2011. June birding in the Polder, expect the unexpected. Past rarities at this time of year have been Veery, Yellow-breasted Chat, Black-throated Sparrow and Baltimore Oriole. Meet the leader at 08:15 in the Grant Narrows’ parking lot. Larry Cowan 604 465-1402
Saturday, June 23
Bowen Island
To celebrate the summer solstice I'm planning an all-day, moderate-paced hike (difficulty rating C) with an elevation gain of about 600m. One or two days before the hike I'll determine the exact destination and route, so please phone me then for precise details as well as for meeting time at Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal. However, contact me anytime to discuss any aspect of this field trip, but do please read the relevant sections of "Nature Vancouver Field Trip Info" for general information. The ferry round-trip costs $11+, but also bring exact change in case we decide, at the end of the hike, to return to Snug Cove by bus. And don't forget to bring some solstice sunshine. Look forward to hearing from you. Maggie: 604-254-6399.