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Invasive Species Removal  | |  | Help remove invasive species, non-native plants that have become established replacing native species. Work parties are fun, but physically taxing and best suited to those with a basic level of fitness and agility. At this session, we’ll remove English Ivy.
Ages 8+
If you are bringing a group call 604-432-6359, otherwise registration is not required.
Meet at the 168th Street parking lot. |
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| May 26 -
Connecting Children with Nature | May 27 -
Duck Quackers | | | Come walk like a duck. Hear Mallards quack, Wood Ducks whistle and Canada Geese honk. Look for ducks with orange feet, play ‘Follow the Duck’ and learn about feathers. Share hands-on nature activities with your child.
$12.23 + HST/child, adult pair
Registration required, call 604-421-5225,
10 am, barcode 269004; 1 pm, barcode 269032.
Co-sponsored by Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services. |
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| May 27 -
Wilderness at your Doorstep | | | Join the annual celebration of pioneer history and our truly wild regional park. Visit the 104 year old prefabricated building which houses relics of the early logging and mining days in Lynn Valley. Speak with hiking, trail and bear experts, archaeology students and enjoy free refreshments from the Tim Hortons Community Cruiser.
Located at the north end of Lynn Valley Road,
one kilometre past Lynn Canyon Park turnoff.
Information: 604 224-5739 |
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| May 27 -
Duck Quackers | | | Come walk like a duck. Hear Mallards quack, Wood Ducks whistle and Canada Geese honk. Look for ducks with orange feet, play ‘Follow the Duck’ and learn about feathers. Share hands-on nature activities with your child.
$12.23 + HST/child, adult pair
Registration required, call 604-421-5225,
10 am, barcode 269004; 1 pm, barcode 269032.
Co-sponsored by Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services. |
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| May 27 -
Weedbusters | | | Tackle invasive species, non-native plants that have established themselves and replaced native species. Work parties are fun, but physically taxing and best suited to those with a basic level
of fitness and agility.
Ages 8+
If you are bringing a group call 604-520-6442,
otherwise registration is not required.
Meet at the Avalon Avenue parking lot.
Presented by the Burnaby Lake Park Association and Metro Vancouver. |
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| | June | June 02 -
A day in the park! | | | Have fun shaping plans for Aldergrove Lake Regional Park
In the morning.. 10 am to 11:30 am
IT'S ABOUT DOGS
Meet at the Dog Off-Leash Area (entry of Lefuevre Rd) Bring your ideas, walking shoes, and leash!
In the afternoon.. 1 pm to 3:30 pm
FREE GAMES, FOOD, FUN!
Come to the Blacktail Picnic Shelter (main park entrance off 8 Ave) Bring your family, and share your thoughts on the park with park planners.
See you there!
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| June 02 -
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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| June 03 -
B.C. Mills House at Lynn Headwaters Regional Park | | | View early logging and mining artifacts and chat with volunteers. Sign out one of our new family-friendly Discovery Packs to
help you explore the Headwaters.
Located at the north end of Lynn Valley Road, one kilometre past Lynn Canyon Park turnoff.
Information: 604 224-5739 |
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| June 03 -
Coho Bon Voyage | | | Join this annual Bowen Island salmon celebration. Release young salmon, take a guided tour of the Terminal Creek Fish Hatchery and discover the ecological importance of the salmon life cycle. Meet at the hatchery, a 15 minute walk from the ferry. Information: 604-947-9584 or www.bowenhatchery.org. Presented in partnership with the Bowen Island Fish & Wildlife Club. |
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| June 03 -
Canoeing at Deas Slough | | | Learn basic paddling techniques while you explore the Fraser River estuary. Equipment provided. This program can be customized for groups.
Ages 15+
$21.25/peson |
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| June 05 -
Sustainability Community Breakfast  | | | The Agricultural Industry ... What is the future?
Innovative, economically viable and ecologically sustainable farming and food production enterprises that support our local food system are critical to the future viability of the agriculture industry. However, as a profession, agriculture is being marginalized. We are in danger of losing the next generation of agricultural leaders.
Join us to learn about the challenges and opportunities and how we can encourage and support new farmers, post-production entrepreneurs, and food system leaders in Metro Vancouver. |
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| June 05 -
Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogue | June 06 -
Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogue | June 06 -
Capilano River Regional Park Dog Management Program Information Meeting | | | A public information meeting to let park visitors know about the results of the Capilano River Regional Park Dog Management Pilot Program. |
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| June 12 -
Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogue | June 13 -
Sustainability Community Breakfast | June 17 -
Sunday in the Park | | | Enjoy the 12th Annual Father's Day Pancake Breakfast at Centennial Beach, near the playground. Take in the fun and live entertainment with your family as the new concession building is officially opened by Delta's Mayor and Council and Metro Vancouver Regional Parks. |
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| June 19 -
Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogue | June 19 -
Burns Bog Ecological Conservancy Area Scientific Advisory Panel meeting | | | Scientific Advisory Panel meeting |
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