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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
May 2026
Sketching Songbirds: Nature Journaling at Iona Banding Station
17/May/2026 at 9:00 am - 11:00 amMay 17 • 9:00–11:00 am Join us for a special opportunity to observe and sketch wild songbirds up close at the Iona Island Bird Observatory banding station. During this quiet nature journaling session,…
Female Bird Day Walk at Iona Beach - Saturday May 23, 8am
23/May/2026 at 8:00 am - 11:00 amJoin leaders Ly Hoang, Sarah-Jane McAuley and Neill Vanhinsberg for a bird walk to celebrate Female Bird Day. This celebration was started in 2020 by the Galbatross Project to spotlight female birds. Avian…
A Tree-Identification Walk in Little Cates Park and Cates Park in Dollarton, North Vancouver
23/May/2026 at 9:00 amNina Shoroplova and Caroline Penn are co-leading a 1.5 to 2-hour tree-identification walk of native and ornamental trees and shrubs. The walk on Saturday, May 23 starts at 9 a.m. in Little Cates…
Jericho Coyote Night
26/May/2026 at 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmCome join us for a special Nature Vancouver event. We will enjoy the Jericho Sunset and have a walking discussion about coyotes and other predators in the park. Featuring special guest experts from…
Dawn Chorus at Piper Spit, Burnaby Lake, Saturday May 30, 5am - 8am
30/May/2026 at 5:00 am - 8:00 amJoin Ly Hoang and Neill Vanhinsberg dark and early to listen to early morning bird song. We will be identifying birds by their song at the time of year and time of day…
Jun 2026
Nature Vancouver Monthly Board Meeting
02/Jun/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…
2nd Annual Cypress Provincial Park Bird Blitz
14/Jun/2026 at 7:45 amExperienced birders will lead walks/hikes to 6 different areas in Cypress Park to record species and numbers. 47 species were recorded in 2025. Yew Lake/Old Growth – 2 km, 20 m elevation, max…
Early Bird Yew Lake Trail Walk #1 - June 21, 2026, 6:00am
21/Jun/2026 at 6:00 am - 8:00 amLead by Angela Hansen and Neill Vanhinsberg We should see lots of bird activity in June as spring is peak, with early flowers in bloom, and birds actively breeding. We will walk the Yew…
Caulfeild Park Geology Tour
30/Jun/2026 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pmThis is a combined Lighthouse Park Preservation Society and Nature Vancouver field trip. Tour will be cancelled if it rains or if it rains the day before, as the rocks are slippery when…
Jul 2026
Summer Camp Registration Closes
06/Jul/2026 at 10:00 amToday is the last day to register for NV Summer Camp at Camp Potlatch. Please see Summer Camps - Nature Vancouver for details.
