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Stories by the Campfire  | |  | Enjoy tales of long ago while you cozy up to a crackling campfire. Bake some bannock while you listen to storytellers from Langley Centennial Museum, Fort Langley National Historic Site and Langley Hertiage Society. Bring a cup and help yourself to a hot chocolate. Presented by Metro Vancouver and Derby Reach/Brae Island Park Association. Free, family fun for all ages. |
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| February 18 -
Stories by the Campfire | | | Enjoy tales of long ago as we celebrate BC Heritage Week. Cozy
up to a crackling campfire and bake some bannock while listening to local historians and storytellers from Langley Heritage Society and Fort Langley National Historic Site. Bring a mug to enjoy a hot beverage.
Meet across the road from the Heritage Area on Allard Crescent, north of 96th Avenue and 4 km west of Fort Langley.
Information: 604-530-4983
Presented by Metro Vancouver and Derby
Reach/Brae Island Parks Association. |
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| February 21 -
Scientific Advisory Panel meeting | | | meeting of the Scientific Advisory Panel |
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| February 25 -
Winter Waterfowl | | | Burnaby Lake is a great place to observe winter behaviours like courtship, preening and dominance displays. Find out what makes this habitat important to wintering and migrating birds.
Ages 15+
$4.25/youth/senior, $8/adult
Registration required, call 604-432-6359. |
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| February 26 -
Heritage Sunday at Minnekhada | | | Celebrate historic Minnekhada Lodge. Participate in a heritage scavenger hunt to earn a sweet treat or join a free guided walk of the grounds. Children can make an old fashioned craft to take home.
Some parking off Oliver Road, or park at Quarry Road and enjoy the 20 minute walk to the lodge. |
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| February 29 -
Goodbye Chums | | | Release tiny salmon fry into Kanaka Creek to start their journey to the sea. Join in fish-friendly activities such as making natural cleansers, learning how to compost and identifying invasive plants. Watch a puppet show or visit with local stewardship groups.
All ages
Free, drop in.
Meet at the Bell Irving Hatchery on 256th Street, south of Dewdney Trunk Road.
Information: 604 530-4983
Presented by Metro Vancouver and Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society. |
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| | March | March 10 -
Eyes on Owls | | | Meet at the Campbell Valley Nature House located at 8th Avenue and 204th Street in Langley via the south entrance. |
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| March 10 -
Eyes on Owls | | | Explore the mysterious lives of owls and discover facts and folklore. Examine feathers, bones and beaks to find out how owls make a living. Enjoy displays, crafts and take a guided walk to
investigate prime owl habitat.
Meet at the Campbell Valley Nature House located at 8th Avenue and 204th Street in Langley via the south entrance.
Information: 604 530-4983 |
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| March 10 -
Owl Prowl | | | Look and listen for owls as experienced
naturalists lead you on a night walk
through the woods. Discover the habits
and amazing adaptations of our nocturnal
neighbours.
Ages 8+
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| March 14 -
Casual Birding Outing | | | Join Tom Bearss, President of the Delta Naturalists’ Society for a 2.5 hour amble through the beautiful regional park overlooking Boundary Bay. View the resident and migratory inhabitants,
including shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, and smaller birds. Finish with a beverage and snack at historic Cammidge House.
Free, drop-in.
Cammidge House is located at the park entrance on Boundary Bay Road, Delta.
Presented by Cammidge House Committee/
Boundary Bay Regional Park Volunteers. |
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| March 18 -
Birds in Focus - Photography Workshop | | | Workshop leader: Ursula Easterbrook, local photographer Explore basic to advanced photography skills, techniques, equipment selection, places to go and more. Bring your camera (and film or card), tripod and anything else you may need to photograph birds during the session in the park. Trained raptors may be present. Ages 12+ $20/person Registration required, call 604-432-6359. Information: www.birdsonthebay.caor 604-224-5739. Presented by Cammidge House Committee/Boundary Bay Regional Park Volunteers. |
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| March 24 -
Night Quest | | | Experience the magic of nature under moonlight. Discovery stations along 2 km of lantern-lit trails will illuminate the life of nocturnal creatures. Join the community for a night of entertainment, bonfires and Girl Guide snacks. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight and smart phone for the QR code quest. Info: 604-224-5739 Bus #25 & #33 stop at the park entrance. Presented in partnership with the Pacific Spirit Park Society www.pacificspiritparksociety.org |
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| March 24 -
Night Quest | | | Try something new and perhaps a bit magical by visiting the park at night. We'll gather around a fire to enjoy entertainment and experience the park's nocturnal life. Visit discovery stations and watch for glowing eyes along 2 kms of lanter-lit trails. Bring a flashlight and allow an hour to complete the quest.
Come to 4915 West 16th Ave, 400m west of Blanca, and start by 9pm to enjoy the full experience. Bring a mug to use at the Girl Guides' concession. This event is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Presented in partnership with the Pacific Spirit Park Society. |
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| March 26 -
Home Energy Loan Program Presentation  | | | You are invited to learn about the new Home Energy Loan Program! The City partnered with Vancity to provide low interest loans to Vancouver homeowners (single-family and duplex) for energy efficiency renovations. We will be offering free workshops to show you how you can take advantage of this program. During the session we’ll explain how homeowners can: · Find out how energy efficient your home currently is and how much more efficient it can be · Get unbiased and professional advice on what you can do to save energy and reduce utility costs · Apply for up to $16,000 in low-interest loans to improve your house’s insulation, weatherization, furnaces and boilers. · Access up to $4700 in grants from the provincial LiveSmart BC program and up to $4600 in grants from the federal ecoENERGY program. The target audience for the workshops is Vancouver owners of single-family homes or duplexes, although all are welcome to attend. This session includes a 35-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session. Please RSVP ASAP at http://energyloan.eventbrite.com If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Javier Landaeta at 604.374.0507 or energyloan@vancouver.ca. Complete program information can be found at:vancouver.ca/energyloan |
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| March 27 -
Home Energy Loan Program Presentation | | | You are invited to learn about the new Home Energy Loan Program! The City partnered with Vancity to provide low interest loans to Vancouver homeowners (single-family and duplex) for energy efficiency renovations. We will be offering free workshops to show you how you can take advantage of this program. During the session we’ll explain how homeowners can: · Find out how energy efficient your home currently is and how much more efficient it can be · Get unbiased and professional advice on what you can do to save energy and reduce utility costs · Apply for up to $16,000 in low-interest loans to improve your house’s insulation, weatherization, furnaces and boilers. · Access up to $4700 in grants from the provincial LiveSmart BC program and up to $4600 in grants from the federal ecoENERGY program. The target audience for the workshops is Vancouver owners of single-family homes or duplexes, although all are welcome to attend. This session includes a 35-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session. Please RSVP ASAP at http://energyloan.eventbrite.com If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Javier Landaeta at 604.374.0507 or energyloan@vancouver.ca. Complete program information can be found at:vancouver.ca/energyloan |
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| March 31 -
Wonderful Wetlands Tour | | | Take a walk and explore the rich biodiversity of West Creek Wetlands.
Nestled in north Langley, this park reserve is home to an incredible variety of plants and wildlife including birds, beavers, ducks and frogs.
Ages 19+. Free.
Registration Required. |
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| | April | April 01 -
Invasive Species | | | Drop by Minnekhada Lodge’s Open House. Learn about invasive species, and enjoy the activities provided by the Park Association.
Some parking off Oliver Road, or park at Quarry Road and enjoy the 20 minute walk to the lodge. |
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| April 10 -
Scientific Advisory Panel meeting | | | Scientific Advisory Panel meeting |
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| April 14 -
Bear Essentials | | | As Metro Vancouver grows, people are living, working and playing in closer proximity to bears. Understanding bear behaviour helps keep people safe and bears wild. Drop to speak to a park interpreter about black bear ecology and understand how to coexist with our wild neighbours.
Free, drop in. |
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| April 14 -
Bear Essentials | | | As Metro Vancouver grows, people are living, working and playing in closer proximity to bears. Drop by to learn about black bear ecology and understand how to coexist with our wild neighbours.
Free, drop in.
Meet at the riverfront, south of Lougheed Highway and River Road, Maple Ridge.
Information: 604 530-4983. |
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