Welcome
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
Apr 2024
2024 Annual Photo Show
25/Apr/2024 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pmThe Nature Vancouver Photography Section is inviting members of Nature Vancouver to submit their nature photographs for our Annual Photo ‘Show. Members can submit a total of five photos in seven categories with…
- City Nature Challenge 2024 - Iona Beach Regional Park
26/Apr/2024 at 9:00 am - 1:00 pmDescription Join others throughout the Metro Vancouver Regional district who are participating in the City Nature Challenge, part of a global event to observe and record the biodiversity of living things! Help us…
Iona Beach Regional Park Birding Field Trip
27/Apr/2024 at 8:15 am - 11:30 amJoin John Chandler and Jan Lowcock for a half-day birding trip to Iona Beach Regional Park in Richmond. We will be looking for shorebirds, ducks and spring migrants. We will explore the outer…
- City Nature Challenge 2024 – Burnaby Lake Regional Park
27/Apr/2024 at 9:00 am - 1:00 pmDescription Join others throughout the Metro Vancouver Regional district who are participating in the City Nature Challenge, part of a global event to observe and record the biodiversity of living things! Help us…
Birding at Barnston Island - Difficulty Rating B4
27/Apr/2024 at 9:00 amHalf day trip to look for birds of forest, field and river on Barnston Island in the Fraser River. Farm and river life and mountain views are a bonus. This is an easy…
- City Nature Challenge 2024 – ƛ̓éxətəm (Colony Farms) Regional Park
28/Apr/2024 at 9:00 am - 1:00 pmDescription Join others throughout the Metro Vancouver Regional district who are participating in the City Nature Challenge, part of a global event to observe and record the biodiversity of living things! Help us…
- City Nature Challenge 2024 – Maplewood Flats (Wild Bird Trust of BC)
29/Apr/2024 at 9:00 am - 1:00 pmDescription Join others throughout the Metro Vancouver Regional district who are participating in the City Nature Challenge, part of a global event to observe and record the biodiversity of living things! Help us…
May 2024
🌿Pressing Plants for Science, Hobby and Fun - Linda Jennings
02/May/2024 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmNote: the date has been moved to Thursday May 2 (originally scheduled April 18). In this presentation, Linda will discuss plant collecting and pressing, including responsible and ethical collecting and cultural considerations. She…
Mt Galiano Hike - C6
04/May/2024 at 9:00 am - 5:30 pmElevation gain 300m, distance 7km return, difficulty C6. This is a lovely walk with many views of the Gulf Islands. We can see many local birds and plants. The ferry to Sturdies Bay…
The State of the World's Birds and What YOU Can Do To Help
09/May/2024 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmNOTE: new date second Thursday May 9, 2024 The birds of the world are in serious trouble and common species are in decline around the globe with 1 in 8 of the world’s…
