Aug 22 & 23 | Art in the Park Festival – Minnekhada Regional Park
July 26, 2009
Inspire your senses at this event, the 1st Annual Art in the Park Festival.
Take a scenic walk through the park to historic Minnekhada Lodge.
Be delighted by a wide range of artists work. Enjoy music, be entertained by performers, explore charming gardens, indulge taste buds at the outdoor cafe, go on a guided nature walk, create a craft in the children’s area and attend a workshop.
Free admission and parking at the Quarry Road Parking Lot. Free shuttle bus from parking lot (donations welcome) Presented by Metro Vancouver and the Minnekhada Park Association.
Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Minnekhada Regional Park, Coquitlam
Contact: Jeremy Plotkin, 604-520-6442
Email: artinthepark@metrovancouver.org
Website
Aug 9 | Wildlife Rehabilitation – Campbell Valley Visitor Centre
July 26, 2009
Local stewardship groups are providing interactive displays over the summer to help us celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Campbell Valley Regional Park.
Critter Care will be on hand to show you how they care for local injured and orphaned wildlife. Pull on your hiking boots, pack your binoculars and drop in to the Campbell Valley Visitor Centre to start your natural adventure. Families can borrow a free Discovery Pack and go on a self-guided muck-about in pond or forest.
Make a craft and play with our tiny tree house and wild puppets. Field guides are available for adults to identify that local plant or animal. Learn the plant or bird of the week.
Volunteer hosts will share their knowledge about the park’s history, wildlife and features. You can become a volunteer host, and need only contribute two 3 hour shifts over the summer. Please call 604-530-4983 for more information.
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Campbell Valley Visitor Centre
The Visitor Centre is located at the corner of 8th Avenue and 204th Street in Langley, via the South Valley park entrance. Follow the path to the yellow building.
Contact: Lisa Ferris, 604 530-4983
Email: lisa.ferris@metrovancouver.org
Aug 8 | Langley’s 8th International Festival
July 26, 2009
A ‘free’ community and family event – starting with a Parade of Nations at 10:00 am.
Activities/events include:
- Performing and Visual Arts
- Marketplace
- Food
- Iron Chef Competition
- Business Showcase
- Carnival
- Community Pavilion
- Diversity Health Fair
- Education & Employment Fair
- Disability Pavilion
- International Shows including a Dance Competition, Fashion, Travel and Dog Shows.
Also included is a cultural, interactive Kid’s Zone, Youth Zone and Senior’s Chalet.
Time: 10 am to 7:30 pm
Location: Douglas Park, Langley
20550 Douglas Crescent
Contact: Shar Dubas 604-530-4661
Email: info@internationalfestival.ca
Website: Internationalfestival.ca
Aug 23 | Slow Food Vancouver’s Summer Cycle Tour – Chilliwack
July 26, 2009
Slow Food Vancouver’s Summer Cycle Tours are taking place in Agassiz and Chilliwack, BC on August 22 and 23, respectively.
The leisurely, self-guided Slow Food Cycle Tours provide an educational and culinary experience exploring many farms, some that are open to the public on these days only. These tours give a rare chance to meet the farmers, sample their wares, and learn about agriculture in the Fraser Valley.
This year we are introducing a new ride in Chilliwack, showcasing new farms and introducing slow food lunch options. Come for the day or make it a fun-filled slow weekend!
The routes are about 25-kilometers long and follow flat, quiet country roads that are perfect for the whole family.
Tour times are 9am – 4pm on both days and cost is $10/tour or $15/both days. Net proceeds from the cycle tours will be used to sponsor two youth farmers to attend Terra Madre 2010. Slow Food lunch options are also available for an additional $10.
Global issues such as climate change make supporting our local food producers essential.
For more info and to register online, please visit www.slowfoodvancouver.com
Aug 22 | Slow Food Vancouver’s Summer Cycle Tour – Agassiz
July 26, 2009
Slow Food Vancouver’s Summer Cycle Tours are taking place in Agassiz and Chilliwack, BC on August 22 and 23, respectively.
The leisurely, self-guided Slow Food Cycle Tours provide an educational and culinary experience exploring many farms, some that are open to the public on these days only. These tours give a rare chance to meet the farmers, sample their wares, and learn about agriculture in the Fraser Valley.
This year we are introducing a new ride in Chilliwack, showcasing new farms and introducing slow food lunch options. Come for the day or make it a fun-filled slow weekend!
The routes are about 25-kilometers long and follow flat, quiet country roads that are perfect for the whole family.
Tour times are 9am – 4pm on both days and cost is $10/tour or $15/both days. Net proceeds from the cycle tours will be used to sponsor two youth farmers to attend Terra Madre 2010. Slow Food lunch options are also available for an additional $10.
Global issues such as climate change make supporting our local food producers essential.
For more info and to register online, please visit www.slowfoodvancouver.com
Aug 4 | Streambank Lupine Project Volunteers
July 26, 2009
An infestation of lombardy poplar and silver poplar is threatening streambank lupine (a federally endangered species) at Alaska Way on the Surrey –Delta border.
Help Evergreen remove the infestation and protect the streambank lupine!
When: Between 4–6pm on one of the following dates: July 28, August 3 or August 4. When applying please indicate which dates you are available.
How many people we need: A maximum of 10 volunteers, so reserve your spot!
What you bring: A willingness to work, positive attitude, prepared for minor physical activity, love of outdoor settings and a desire to give back to nature.
How we’ll support you: We’ll supply the equipment and training prior to removal.
Perks: Learn about invasive removal and save an endangered species. Evergreen will be supplying refreshments.
If this sounds like you: E-mail Andrew Appleton at andrew@evergreen.ca with your preferred day.
Aug 3 | Streambank Lupine Project Volunteers
July 26, 2009
An infestation of lombardy poplar and silver poplar is threatening streambank lupine (a federally endangered species) at Alaska Way on the Surrey –Delta border.
Help Evergreen remove the infestation and protect the streambank lupine!
When: Between 4–6pm on one of the following dates: July 28, August 3 or August 4. When applying please indicate which dates you are available.
How many people we need: A maximum of 10 volunteers, so reserve your spot!
What you bring: A willingness to work, positive attitude, prepared for minor physical activity, love of outdoor settings and a desire to give back to nature.
How we’ll support you: We’ll supply the equipment and training prior to removal.
Perks: Learn about invasive removal and save an endangered species. Evergreen will be supplying refreshments.
If this sounds like you: E-mail Andrew Appleton at andrew@evergreen.ca with your preferred day.
July 28 | Streambank Lupine Project Volunteers
July 26, 2009
An infestation of lombardy poplar and silver poplar is threatening streambank lupine (a federally endangered species) at Alaska Way on the Surrey –Delta border.
Help Evergreen remove the infestation and protect the streambank lupine!
When: Between 4–6pm on one of the following dates: July 28, August 3 or August 4. When applying please indicate which dates you are available.
How many people we need: A maximum of 10 volunteers, so reserve your spot!
What you bring: A willingness to work, positive attitude, prepared for minor physical activity, love of outdoor settings and a desire to give back to nature.
How we’ll support you: We’ll supply the equipment and training prior to removal.
Perks: Learn about invasive removal and save an endangered species. Evergreen will be supplying refreshments.
If this sounds like you: E-mail Andrew Appleton at andrew@evergreen.ca with your preferred day.
August 2 | Vancouver Pride Day
July 23, 2009
Educate, Liberate, Celebrate. That’s the theme of this year’s annual Vancouver Pride Parade and Festival Day.
For more details on this year’s event, including a visitor’s guide, visit VancouverPride.ca
July 25 | Saturn 5 Saturday
July 22, 2009
Jeff Taylor from the H.R. MacMillion Space centre emailed to invite everyone to this family focused event.
Saturn 5 Saturday returns to the Space Centre July 25. Get ready to join in the fun craft workshops and special activities, and receive giveaways.
Kids can enjoy the experience of designing and creating their simulated rockets out of 2-litre plastic bottles and blast them off.
Please remember to bring empty recyclable 2-litre bottles.
Time: 11:30 to 2:30
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
1100 Chestnut Street
Vancouver
For more details: (604) 738-7827, or www.spacecentre.ca
