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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
Feb 2026
The Journey to Finding a Causative Agent of Sea Star Wasting Disease - Alyssa Gehman
12/Feb/2026 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmStarting in 2013, a mysterious disease started to spread within numerous species of sea stars, which led to dramatic declines. The greatest losses from sea star wasting disease (SSWD) was in Pycnopodia helianthoides…
Iona Beach Regional Park Bird Walk, February 14, 9:00am
14/Feb/2026 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pmSeveral Dunlin with a Sanderling Join trip leaders John Chandler and Neill Vanhinsberg for a morning birding field trip to Iona Beach Regional Park in Richmond. We will explore a mixture of habitats (hedgerows, small…
Birding Walk Boundary Bay
15/Feb/2026 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pmAs part of the international Great Backyard Bird Count, trip leader Christine Balkwill will be hosting a birding walk on Boundary Bay Dyke (64th - 72nd street). The dyke trail has a number…
Green Rainwater Infrastructure
19/Feb/2026 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pmNature Vancouver Botany Section will be hosting an evening presentation, entitled "Green Rainwater Infrastructure" by Robb Lukes and Julie McManus, of the City of Vancouver's Engineering Services on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at…
ƛ̓éxətəm Regional Park Bird Walk, February 21, 9:00am
21/Feb/2026 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pmGreat Blue Heron Join Sarah-Jane McAuley and Neill Vanhinsberg for a walk around ƛ̓éxətəm Regional Park checking duck ponds, wooded areas, fields, and the river looking for wintering birds. The walk will start…
Street smarts: What we know (and don’t know) about raccoon cognition
26/Feb/2026 at 7:00 pm - 9:30 pmAre you curious about rascally raccoons? Despite the common perception that raccoons are highly intelligent, formal investigation into raccoon behaviour and cognition is in its infancy. Join us on February 26 to delve…
Mar 2026
South Arm Wildlife Management Area Bird Walk, March 1, 9:00am
01/Mar/2026 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pmLesser Scaup Join Ly Hoang and Neill Vanhinsberg on a walk through Site 2 of the South Arm Wildlife Management Area. This section, and adjacent areas, supports the highest densities of waterbirds and…
Nature Vancouver Monthly Board Meeting
03/Mar/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…
Chasing Birds and Records: A 24-Hour Mad Dash to See As Many of BC’s Birds as Possible
05/Mar/2026 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmAs the only province that touches the Pacific Coast and spans both sides of the Rocky Mountains, British Columbia is arguably Canada’s premier birding destination. From temperate coastal rainforests to dry interior grasslands,…
Women's Bird Walk for International Women's Day at Everett Crowley Park, Sunday March 8, 9am
08/Mar/2026 at 9:00 am - 11:00 amEvening Grosbeak Join Sarah-Jane McAuley and Ly Hoang for a women’s only walk at Everett Crowley Park to celebrate International Women’s Day. Trans women are welcome and encouraged to attend! We will take…
