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
Jan 2026
Summer Camp Registration
15/Jan/2026 at 7:00 pmRegistration opens at 7pm for Nature Vancouver's summer camp at Camp Potlatch. September 8-14, 2026. Please see Summer Camps - Nature Vancouver for details.
Below the Surface: Secrets Bubbled Up from the Deep - Heidi Gartner
15/Jan/2026 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmThe Deep-Sea Ecology Program at Fisheries and Oceans Canada is part of a collaborative project - called the NorthEast Pacific Deep-sea Exploration Project (NEPDEP) - that has a mission to discover, explore, and…
🌿Fire-Following Fungi-- Monika Fischer
22/Jan/2026 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmMonika Fischer will speak about fire-following fungi and what happens immediately after fire. Monika Fischer is an Assistant Professor of fungal biology in UBC Botany department. Her lab's research seeks to understand the molecular…
Welcome Bird Walk for Beginner’s at Queen Elizabeth Park, January 24
24/Jan/2026 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pmKelvin Yip and Neill Vanhinsberg will co-lead a walk around the park checking duck ponds, wooded areas and gardens for wintering birds. The walk will start at 9 AM and last approximately 2-3…
Feb 2026
Nature Vancouver Monthly Board Meeting
03/Feb/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…
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…
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…
Mar 2026
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…
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,…
Apr 2026
Nature Vancouver Monthly Board Meeting
07/Apr/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…
