Category Archives: Events

Events in and around Vancouver

Aug 29 | Nature Photography for Beginners

Posted on by
Reply

Imagine photographing a secretive crayfish, a glistening raindrop or a coyote hunting for salmon.

Self-taught wildlife photographer Mike Stefiuk will share secrets for taking stunning pictures.

A park interpreter will give a brief introduction to the ecology of Kanaka Creek, and its beautiful sandstone canyon area will be your inspiration.

Bring a digital camera, and if possible a tripod and submersible camera.

This is not a technical workshop.

Program is weather dependent.

Ages 18+ $5/adult, $3/seniors

Date: Aug 29, 2010
Time: 9:00 am to 11:30 am
Location: Kanaka Creek Regional Park
Contact: Metro Vancouver, 604-432-6359, Email: programs.info@metrovancouver.org

Aug 28 | Urban Nature Team Challenge

Posted on by
Reply

Be amazed by Earth’s spectacular variety of life while competing for great prizes.

In teams of two to six, complete brain teasing, exploratory and adventure check points.

This is a two hour trek through trails, forest and marsh. Bonus points for arrival by bike or transit.

Draw prizes for teams completing all check points.

Bring your camera, phone, water and snacks, and be ready to get dirty.

Ages 12+ Free, registration not required.

Information: 604-520-6442

Date: Aug 28, 20910
Time: 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Location: Burnaby Lake Regional Park. Start at the Avalon Avenue park entrance – free bike valet parking availabl
Contact: Metro Vancouver, 604-224-5739. Email: programs.info@metrovancouver.org

Sept 5 | Artful Sundays

Posted on by
Reply

An outdoor, visual arts market featuring the work of local artists, artist demonstrations and workshops, live music, community groups, special events and more!

This is the last weekend for Artful Sundays for this season.

Time: 12:00 noon until 5:00 pm
Location: Napier St @ Commercial Drive
Contact: Lorrie Wager (604) 718-5800

Aug 22 | Slow Food Vancouver Cycle Tour – Chilliwack

Posted on by
Reply

Slow Food Vancouver is happy to invite you to join us in Agassiz on Saturday, August 21st, and in Chilliwack on Sunday, August 22nd, for two leisurely, self-guided Slow Food Vancouver Cycle Tours.

These tours provide an educational and culinary experience exploring many farms, some that are open to the public on these days only.

Meet the farmers and learn about sustainable farming, your food and how it’s grown.  Net proceeds from the cycle tours support our delegates attending Terra Madre 2010, an event that teaches best farming practices and supports small-scale sustainable farming.  Global issues such as climate change make supporting our local food producers essential.

This is an event that is suitable for families of all ages.

Come for one tour, or spend the night and do both.

Register online at www.slowfoodvancouver.com or for questions please email cycletours@slowfoodvancouver.com.  We look forward to having you join us!

Aug 21 | Slow Food Vancouver Cycle Tours – Agassiz

Posted on by
Reply

Slow Food Vancouver is happy to invite you to join us in Agassiz on Saturday, August 21st, and in Chilliwack on Sunday, August 22nd, for two leisurely, self-guided Slow Food Vancouver Cycle Tours.

These tours provide an educational and culinary experience exploring many farms, some that are open to the public on these days only.

Meet the farmers and learn about sustainable farming, your food and how it’s grown.  Net proceeds from the cycle tours support our delegates attending Terra Madre 2010, an event that teaches best farming practices and supports small-scale sustainable farming.  Global issues such as climate change make supporting our local food producers essential.

This is an event that is suitable for families of all ages.

Come for one tour, or spend the night and do both.

Register online at www.slowfoodvancouver.com or for questions please email cycletours@slowfoodvancouver.com.  We look forward to having you join us!

Aug 24 | Full Moon Bat Watch

Posted on by
Reply

Use a ‘bat detector’ and listen for echolocation, sounds normally undetectable to the human ear.

Watch them swoop and dive, and explore the mysteries of their nocturnal life.

Take home bat box plans and make your backyard appealing to these mosquito predators.

Walk is 1.5 hours. Ages 5+ $4/child/youth/senior $7.50/adult, $20/family

Time: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Date: Aug 24, 2010
Location: Matsqui Trail Regional Park
Contact: Metro Vancouver, 604-432-6359. Email: programs.info@metrovancouver.org

Aug 19 | Discovery Day

Posted on by
Reply

Meet a nature guide who will get you started with your discoveries in the forest at this free, drop-in event for all ages.

Check out the museum exhibit, create and eco-craft and learn something new with our interactive Exploration Boxes.

Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy your self-guided discovery through our special places.

Rain or Shine.

Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Date: Aug 19, 2010
Location: Surrey Nature Centre, 14255 – 96 Avenue Surrey, BC
Contact: Britta Nelson, 604-502-6065. Email: naturecentre@surrey.ca
Website: Surrey.ca

Aug 15 | Canoe the Slough – Fraser River Stories

Posted on by
Reply

Listen to colourful stories of the Fraser River’s past as you tour it and the sheltered Deas Slough.

Find remnants of a historical sunken rumrunner and travel along a once abundant salmon run.

Learn about local features, paddle by farmland, fishing boats and rich estuary wetlands, and view eagle nests, herons and bog orchids.

Please bring life jackets for children under 23 kg. Ages 6+ $20/person/date

Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Date: Aug 15, 2010
Location: Deas Island Regional Park
Contact: Metro Vancouver, 604-432-6359. Email: programs.info@metrovancouver.org