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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
Mar 2026
Knock, Knock, Who's There? Investigating Rockfish Vocalizations and Their Applications for Acoustic Monitoring - Darienne Lancaster
12/Mar/2026 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmDid you know that fish can make sounds? In British Columbia there are 41 species of rockfish, but very little is known about their vocalizations. Dive into the world of underwater communication with…
Night Quest
13/Mar/2026 - 14/Mar/2026 at 6:30 pm - 9:30 pmHelp Wanted at NIGHT QUEST! – Friday March 13th & Saturday March 14th Night Quest, an annual tradition to celebrate Nature at Night in Pacific Spirit Regional Park, is coming again in just a…
Jericho Beach Beginners’ Bird Walk, March 15, 8:30am
15/Mar/2026 at 8:30 am - 11:30 amGreater White-fronted Goose Kelvin Yip and Neill Vanhinsberg will co-lead a walk around the park checking ponds, wooded areas, fields and the shoreline for birds. The walk will start at 8:30 AM and…
Birding at Barnston Island - Difficulty Rating B4
15/Mar/2026 at 9:00 am - 3:00 pmHalf 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…
🌿 Free The Fern - Community Stewardship in Action
19/Mar/2026 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmSince 2021, Free the Fern Stewardship Society has been busy restoring the Champlain Heights Trails, in South East Vancouver. Combining community engagement with practical ecological restoration, they coordinate regular work parties to remove…
Hastings Park Bird Walk for Beginners, March 21, 9am
21/Mar/2026 at 9:00 am - 11:30 pmGreen Heron Join Sarah-Jane McAuley and Neill Vanhinsberg for a walk around the park checking the pond, wooded area and gardens for early spring migrants and resident birds. The walk will start…
Trees and Birds of Jericho Park - March 21
21/Mar/2026 at 9:00 am - 11:00 amJericho Park is an incredibly unique ecosystem in Vancouver. The combination of a pond, forest, grass fields, and meadows means it attracts a very diverse set of native and non-native species. On…
2026 Annual Photo Show
26/Mar/2026 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pmThe Nature Vancouver Photography Section is inviting members of Nature Vancouver to participate in our Annual Photo Show. Submissions period is tentatively set from Sunday February 1 to Saturday February 28. For categories,…
Deer Lake Bird Walk, March 28, 8:30am
28/Mar/2026 at 8:30 am - 11:30 amJoin trip leaders Ly Hoang and Neill Vanhinsberg for a morning birding field trip to Deer Lake Park in Burnaby. We will explore a mixture of habitats (hedgerows, small wooded areas, marsh, and…
Moss Identifiation Walk
28/Mar/2026 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMeet the Mosses with Connor Wardrop, bryologist and Ph.D. candidate at UBC. The primary goal of Connor's walk will be to learn about a dozen or so common moss species, using each as…
