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
Dec 2025
Birding at Trout Lake
13/Dec/2025 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pmJoin trip leaders Holly Becker, James Patten and Michelle Baudais for a morning of birding at Trout Lake. It's winter, so we'll probably see several species of ducks, and if we're lucky we'll…
Welcome Bird Walk for Beginners at Queen Elizabeth Park, Saturday December 13
13/Dec/2025 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pmRuby-crowned Kinglet Sarah-Jane McAuley and Neill Vanhinsberg will co-lead a walk around the park checking duck ponds, wooded areas and gardens for winter resident birds. The walk will start at 9 AM and…
2025 Ladner Christmas Bird Count
14/Dec/2025 at 8:00 am - 4:30 pmThe Christmas Bird Count is the world’s longest running Citizen Science Project. The goal of the count is to have fun and learn about birds. As a bonus, the data collected helps scientists and…
Ladner Partly-Accessible Christmas Bird Count
14/Dec/2025 at 9:00 am - 10:00 amThis is a joint collaboration between Birds Canada and Nature Vancouver. Date: Sunday, December 14, 9:00–10:00 am Accessibility: We will be walking on level dirt and gravel trails, a wooden boardwalk, and cement…
2025 Vancouver Christmas Bird Count
20/Dec/2025 at 8:00 am - 8:00 pmThe Christmas Bird Count is the world’s longest running Citizen Science Project. The goal of the count is to have fun and learn about birds. As a bonus, the data collected helps scientists and…
2025 White Rock - Surrey - Langley Christmas Bird Count.
27/Dec/2025 at 8:00 am - 4:30 pmThe Christmas Bird Count is the world’s longest running Citizen Science Project. The goal of the count is to have fun and learn about birds. As a bonus, the data collected helps scientists and…
Jan 2026
Pitt Meadows Christmas Bird Count.
03/Jan/2026 at 8:00 am - 4:30 pmThe Christmas Bird Count is the world’s longest running Citizen Science Project. The goal of the count is to have fun and learn about birds. As a bonus, the data collected helps scientists…
Lower Howe Sound Christmas Bird Count.
04/Jan/2026 at 8:00 am - 4:30 pmThe Christmas Bird Count is the world’s longest running Citizen Science Project. The goal of the count is to have fun and learn about birds. As a bonus, the data collected helps scientists…
Nature Vancouver Monthly Board Meeting
06/Jan/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…
Stanley Park Birding Field Trip
10/Jan/2026 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pmJoin trip leaders Sarah-Jane McAuley, Michelle Baudais, and Harvey Dueck for a morning of birding at Stanley Park. We will explore a few different habitats on this walk, and are likely to see…
