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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
Jul 2026
Teen Bird Walk at Iona Beach Regional Park, Saturday, July 18, 8:30- 11:00
18/Jul/2026 at 8:30 am - 11:00 amJoin Neill Vanhinsberg and Ly Hoang for a teen focused walk at Iona Beach. We invite youth, 10 and older, along with their guardian(s) to explore the rich biodiversity at Iona. We'll scan…
Guided Parks Day Walk at Yew Lake / Bowen Lookout in Cypress Provincial Park - Saturday July 18, 2026
18/Jul/2026 at 9:15 am - 12:30 pmJoin us on a 2.5 - 3 hour walk to discover and learn about some of the special flora and faunal species found in this popular BC Park. The Yew Lake area contains…
Trees and Shrubs in Vancouver City Hall Park - July 18, 2026 ** Fully Booked **
18/Jul/2026 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pmLed by Nina Shoroplova and Caroline Penn. Vancouver City Hall Park is rich with botanical treasures, from the weeping beeches to the Manzo Nagano Garden to the Boston ivy to the flowering quince…
Jericho Forest Folklore and Ethnobotany Walk - July 18, 2026
18/Jul/2026 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmTo coincide with the Vancouver Folk Music Festival in Jericho Beach Park, Nature Vancouver member Ryan Regier will be giving a Folklore and Ethnobotany walk in the neighbouring Jericho Forest. Please note: that…
Nature Vancouver Sketch Group: July 26 Meetup
26/Jul/2026 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pmJoin us on our next Nature Sketchbook outing at Musqueam Park! All are welcome to this casual get-together to nature journal and explore Musqueam park. Sketchbook journaling is a great way to unwind, collect…
Aug 2026
New Brighton Work Party - August 1, 2026
01/Aug/2026 at 8:45 am - 11:00 amLocation: New Brighton Park, 2980-2990 Commissioner Street, Vancouver The Saturday, August 1st New Brighton work party from 8:45 am – 11:30 (which now includes sign in plus tea & treat time at end)…
Birds and Butterflies: Yew Lake Trail Walk #3 - August 9, 2026, 12:00pm
09/Aug/2026 at 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmLead by Angela Hansen and Neill Vanhinsberg Birds should be caring for fledglings, and young birds foraging in mixed flocks to prepare for migration. There will be wildflowers in bloom and some plants fruiting.…
Sep 2026
Bird and Butterflies: Yew Lake Trail Walk #4 - September 12, 2026, 12:00pm
12/Sep/2026 at 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmLead by Angela Hansen and Neill Vanhinsberg Birds should be active, local birds preparing for migration, or migrating through and foraging in mixed flocks. Plants will be in full fruiting splendor, with some…
Pining for Home: Restoring Trees to Their Historic Climate
17/Sep/2026 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmGreg O’Neill, PhD, RPF, is a researcher with the BC Ministry of Forests, Kalamalka Forestry Centre, Forest Improvement and Research Management Branch, in Vernon, British Columbia. He will be speaking to Nature Vancouver members…
Oct 2026
Good Practices for Wild Bees in Urban Landscapes
15/Oct/2026 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmIn her 7:30 p.m. in-person talk on Thursday, October 15, Dr. Christine Thuring will explore how best practices in urban landscape maintenance can create, maintain, and steward beneficial habitat for wildlife, with emphasis…
