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Monthly Archives: June 2009
July 5 | Wreck Beach Bare Buns Run
This 13th annual five-kilometre event attracts international participants, and is for everyone including families.
The goal is to foster awareness of the wholesomeness and joy of the clothing optional lifestyle.
Register in advance or, on the day of the run at 7:30 am at the bottom of Trail 6. $20/Under 16 and 55+
$25/Adu
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
website
July 2 | Watershed Discoveries School
Outdoor summer day programs for children ages 4-12.
Children will explore the natural world of the Seymour Watershed in small groups with environmental educators.
Runs July 2 to August 21st
9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve
June 28 | Canoe the Slough:Fraser River Stories
Hear colorful stories of the Fraser River’s past as you tour its wetland and the serene, sheltered waters of Deas Slough.
Find remnants of the historical sunken rumrunner, the Audrey B, as you travel along a once abundant salmon run.
Learn about local features as you paddle by farmland, fishing boats and ricj estuary wetlands.
This is a great opportunity to view eagle nets, herons and bog orchids from the water. Ages 5+ $20/person
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:15 PM
Deas Island Regional Park
Contact: 604-432-6200 or Email
June 28 | Toad-ally Awesome! Hands On Scientist Series
Amphibians are considered ‘indicator species’ as their presence tells us about an ecosystem’s health.
Every year at Derby Reach, the emerging toadlets make a perilous journey from the pond to surrounding habitats and some end up on Allard Crescent.
Join a professional biologist for an in-depth look at toad migration and then be trained in ‘toad wrangling’.
Sign up to become a volunteer toad wrangler and be called upon in late July to assist in a toad round up.
To register, call (604) 432-6359. $7.50/adult, $4/child/youth/senior, $20/group. Ages 5+. If you cannot attend this program but would like to become a toad wrangling volunteer please email: volunteer.info@metrovancouver.org
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Derby Reach Regional Park
Contact: Lisa Ferris
604 530-4983 or email
June 27 | Central Valley Greenway Opening
A free BBQ, concerts, performances and more to celebrate the opening of the Central Valley Greenway – the new 24km pedestrian and cycling connector route from New West to Vancouver.
Join us for the afternoon at the 66 metre overpass for the ribbon cutting ceremony and speeches by the mayors of Vancouver, Burnaby, and New West.
There well be a children’s area, free bike valet parking, face painting, unicycle demonstrations and more!
Free bike tours of the CVG will be run by the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition from the North East corner of Trout Lake in Vancouver and the Hyack Square in New West, both beginning at 10:30 am.
Walking tours, led by guides from Parks and Rec, will also happen, leaving from Trout Lake at 10:30.
Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Winston Overpass near Sperling SkyTrain Station
June 27 | Watershed Keepers – Amphibian Count & Habitat Maintenance
Amphibian Count & Habitat Maintenance Volunteer Stewardship Program. All ages welcome. Drop-ins welcome.
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Takes place at Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve
4400 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver
Contact: Watershed Education Programs 604-451-6506
Website
June 24 | The Big Beach Cover-up
Finish the school year with a splash! Park interpreters will be on site with displays and activities for visitors.
Shoes will get wet as you explore the mudflats! Wear proper footwear, no bare feet. Look for the tent at Centennial Beach. Everyone welcome!
This is a free event, no registration required.
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Boundary Bay Regional Park
Contact: 604-432-6200 or email
July 8 | Game On For Teens!
Are you a Wii champion or a PS2 pro? Challenge your friends, make new ones and try out the latest winter sports games!
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Central Library, Harvey Southam Room (in the Childrens Library)
Georgia/Homer Street, downtown Vancouver
July 4 | Sunrise Summer Kick-Off
Sunrise Summer Kick-Off-Celebrate Hastings is a project designed as a community celebration and a way for the businesses to thank the community for their support over the years.
This event is free and has grown to include a safety fair, additional childrens interactive entertainment, it also includes Olympians and hockey players from the Giants Hockey Team.
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
2500 Block Franklin Street Community Parking Lot
Contact: Patricia Barnes 604.215.2401