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Events

Country Celebration | ALL AGES

Sat, Sept 8 & Sun, Sept 9, 10 am – 4 pmCAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK

Buzz on by to celebrate nature, heritage, agriculture and community. Enjoy a nature quest in the giant straw maze, live animals, a vibrant marketplace, food trucks, live music and homesteading demos. Bring your mug and bags.Look for signs at 200th St and 8th Ave, Langley

Info: www.metrovancouver.org (search ‘country celebration’)

$3 per adult, $1 per child/adult 65+

Flashlight Mysteries | ALL AGES

Sat, Oct 13, 6 – 9 pmSURREY BEND REGIONAL PARK

Be wily like a coyote or wise as an owl to solve a nocturnal mystery on a lantern lit walk. Allow 1 hour to complete.Park at Pacific Academy (10238 168 St, Surrey) and take free shuttle to day use area starting at 5:30 pm

Limited parking at day use area

FREE

Return of | ALL AGES the SalmonSun, Oct 21, 11 am – 2 pmKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

Cheer on the salmon returning home to spawn in Kanaka Creek. Engage with displays, games and fisheries experts from the Bell-Irving Hatchery and other community organizations.Meet at fish fence on 240th St, north of Lougheed Hwy, Maple RidgePresented with Kanaka Education & Environmental Partnership SocietyFREE

Coho Commotion | ALL AGES

Sat, Oct 27, 11 am – 2 pmCAPILANO RIVER REGIONAL PARK

Each fall coho salmon return to their birthplace, transform physically and create the next generation. Watch salmon leaping, learn the difference between males and females and hear about their extraordinary lives. Please leave pets at home.Meet at Capilano Fish Hatchery

FREE

First Day Campfire | ALL AGES

Tue, Jan 1, noon – 2:30 pm PACIFIC SPIRIT REGIONAL PARK

Start off the New Year by a cozy campfire amidst a backdrop of towering evergreens. Sing along to familiar songs or listen to stories about west coast plants and animals. Bring a mug for hot chocolate. Meet at park centre on 16th Ave, 400 m west of Blanca St

FREE

Family Day Hike | ALL AGES and CampfireMon, Feb 18, 10 am – 1 pmBELCARRA REGIONAL PARK

Spend Family Day on an outdoor adventure. Walk through the seaside forest then warm up with stories and songs around a campfire. We provide the roasting forks, you provide your own marshmallows or favourite campfire treat.FREE

Family Day | ALL AGES CampfireMon, Feb 18, noon – 3 pm PACIFIC SPIRIT REGIONAL PARK

Drop by for a cozy campfire and learn about nearby nature through story and song. Meet at park centre on 16th Ave, 400 m west of Blanca St

FREE

Owl Hoot-enanny | ALL AGES

Sat, Feb 23, noon – 3 pmCAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK

Hoot along with live owls! Uncover the mysterious lives of owls with skull and feather displays, activities and crafts.Park at 20285 8th Ave and follow signs for 5 minute walk to Red Barn

FREE

Nature Program Guide

Fall/Winter 2018-2019

Be a Nature Explorer

We’re Lichen it! | AGES 8+

7471 Wed, Sept 12, 6:30 – 8:30 pmKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

If you like fungus and algae, then lichen is your new best friend. Learn about this mutually beneficial relationship in a single body.Presented with Langley Field NaturalistsFREERegistration required

Rainforest by Night | AGES 6+

7455 Fri, Sept 21, 6:30 – 8:30 pmMINNEKHADA REGIONAL PARK

Experience a west coast rainforest beneath a full moon when owls, salamanders and beavers are active.$8.50 per adult, $4.50 per child/youth/adult 65+Registration required

“The outdoor experience was amazing for both myself and my grandson. The leaders were very friendly, funny and knowledgeable. The information about nocturnal animals was new to me. It was a great mix of people and even as a grandma, I made it!!!”

Harvest Moon | AGES 15+ Walk7456 Sat, Sept 22, 7 – 9 pmIONA BEACH REGIONAL PARK

Experience the fall equinox with all your senses by taking a moonlit walk where the river meets the ocean. See the stars of the night sky, breathe in the scent of autumn leaves and listen for the hoots and yips of nighttime creatures.FREERegistration required

Wonderful | AGES 14+ Wetlands Tour7457 Sat, Oct 6, 9:30 am – noon GLEN VALLEY REGIONAL PARK

Enjoy a guided walk through West Creek Wetlands, an ecological reserve normally off limits to the public and home to an incredible variety of plants and wildlife. Presented with Langley Environmental Partners SocietyFREERegistration required

Focus on | AGES 14+

Forests7458 Sun, Oct 14, 9:30 – 11:30 amKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

Explore fall forest colours, patterns and symmetries through a cell phone or camera lens using basic photography techniques. Retrain your eyes to see new wonders while discovering why forests are important.FREERegistration required

Demystifying | AGES 15+

MushroomsIs it a plant? Is it an animal? It’s neither! Learn to identify common mushrooms without harvesting them. Investigate fungi's role as the underground interconnected ‘world wood web’. A 30 minute indoor slideshow is followed by a slow trail walk. Edible mushrooms are not the focus of this walk.7459 Sat, Oct 27, 9:30 am – noonMINNEKHADA REGIONAL PARK

7460 Sun, Oct 28, 9 – 11:30 amKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

$8.50 per adult, $4.50 per youth/adult 65+Registration required

“I've been studying mushrooms for many years but learned some new things.”

Toad-ally | AGES 8+

Awesome 7461 Wed, Nov 21, 6 – 8 pmKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

Frogger is no game for our native amphibians who face life and death when they migrate across roads. Hear about real Frogger-challenges from Biologist Aleesha Switzer. View a short segment from the Wilderness Committee’s documentary Toad People then venture outside to search for amphibians.Presented with Precious Frogs & Fraser Valley ConservancyFREERegistration required

Conifer Walk | AGES 15+

7462 Sat, Jan 19, 10 am – noon PACIFIC SPIRIT REGIONAL PARK

Get to know your tall green neighbours: the common conifers in our temperate rainforest. $8.50 per adult, $4.50 per youth/adult 65+ Registration required

“It was such an engaging, fun morning. We went straight back out into the forest at home to test our knowledge!”

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Curious by | ALL AGES

Nature Pop-upsKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

Hug-a-Slug Sun, Sept 16, 10 am – noon What can breathe through its skin and glide safely over a razor blade? Make some slime or cheer on a race as you learn to love slugs.Meet at Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre, 11450 256th St, Maple Ridge

Super SalmonSun, Oct 14 & 28, Nov 411 am – 3 pmWitness the heroic journey of salmon navigating their way home to spawn.Meet at fish fence, 240th St, Maple Ridge, north of Lougheed HwyPresented with Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society

FREEDrop by anytime

Hands-On | AGES 8+

ScientistDelve into the secret lives of park plants and animals as scientists share presentations and research techniques then guide a walk in the park.

Be Aware – Bears!7472 Thurs, Oct 25, 6 – 8 pmKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

Explore the real world of bears and their behaviour with biologist Ellie Archer and search for signs of bear activity.

Barn Owls7473 Fri, Jan 25, 7 – 9 pmCAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK

Join researcher Sofi Hindmarch for a night of fascinating owl study insights and a walk to look for owl signs.

$8.50 per adult, $4.50 per child/youth/adult 65+ Registration required

Wednesday | AGES 19+

Wanderings

Botanical Beauties7468 Wed, Sept 12, 10:30 am – noonPACIFIC SPIRIT REGIONAL PARK

Learn about the lush diversity of forbs, ferns, shrubs and trees – the foundation of all life in the rainforest – while you stroll the trail.

Hidden Treasures: Lichen, Fungi and Moss7469 Wed, Sept 19, 10:30 am – noonCAPILANO RIVER REGIONAL PARK

They’re just about everywhere, but most of the time we don’t notice them. Lichens, mosses and fungi are fascinating and important components of the forest. Join us to find out more about their secrets.

Wings over Iona: Fall Migration7470 Wed, Sept 26, 10:30 am – noonIONA BEACH REGIONAL PARK

Each fall, songbirds, shorebirds, raptors and more migrate thousands of kilometres from their breeding grounds in the north to warmer habitats in the south to overwinter. Join us to spot some of these long distance flyers and learn more about them and their journeys.

FREERegistration required

For Kids

Fall Forest Frolic | AGES 3-5

7464 Sat, Sept 22, 10 – 11:30 amTYNEHEAD REGIONAL PARK

Find giant maple leaves, shuffle through leaf-littered trails and discover the secrets of the changing seasons with your child as summer gives way to fall.Must be accompanied by adult

$4.50 per childRegistration required

Eensy, | AGES 3-5 Weensy Spider7465 Sat, Sept 29, 10 – 11:30 amCOLONY FARM REGIONAL PARK

They spin silken webs and float through the sky, but there’s no need to fear them unless you’re a fly. Enjoy a day in nature with your child learning about spiders.Must be accompanied by adult

$4.50 per childRegistration required

Going on a | AGES 6-9 Bug Hunt7466 Sat, Sept 15, 10 am – noonSURREY BEND REGIONAL PARK

Follow a snail, stalk a grasshopper and search for a spider on this exploration for things that crawl on six legs or more.$4.50 per childRegistration required

Salamander | AGES 6-9 Searchers7467 Sat, Oct 6, 10 am – noonBELCARRA REGIONAL PARK

Learn about intriguing amphibians that hide by day and hunt by night.$4.50 per childRegistration required

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Stewardship & Volunteering

Regional parks and partners need you. Volunteer for events, nature education, habitat restoration and other projects. Serve on a board of directors. Get involved, have fun and meet new people. Find more opportunities at www.metrovancouver.org (search ‘volunteer’).

Ecological | AGES 8+ Restoration TeamWant to lend nature a helping hand and have fun at the same time? Remove invasive plants, monitor wildlife, plant native trees and shrubs, service nest boxes, conduct bird surveys and more.Info: www.meetup.com (search ‘regional parks’)

FREE

Murders and | AGES 13+

Mobbings 7474 Sat, Nov 3, 3:30 – 5:30 pmBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

Watch crows stream to their evening roost and learn about these interesting and intelligent birds.$8.50 per adult, $4.50 per child/youth/adult 65+Registration required

Christmas Bird | AGES 8-14

Count for Kids7477 Sun, Dec 2, 9 am – noonBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

Use binoculars and a field guide to identify and report findings during this winter bird count. Learn basic birding skills and enjoy the Open House afterward (p. 4). A delightful Christmas tradition.Presented with Burnaby Lake Park AssociationFREERegistration required

Whooo’s Hoot | AGES 8+

Owl Prowl7475 Fri, Jan 18, 7 – 9 pmCAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK

Join naturalists on a night prowl and discover why owls are such great hunters of the night.Presented with Langley Field Naturalists$8.50 per adult, $4.50 per child/youth/adult 65+Registration required

Superb Owl | ALL AGES

Sunday Sun, Feb 3, 2 – 4 pmBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

Football not your thing? Cheer for your favourite owl instead. Meet at Burnaby Lake Nature House, 4519 Piper Ave, Burnaby

FREE

Owl Walk | ALL AGES

Sun, Feb 3, 5:30 – 8 pmBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

Whooo can see in the dark and fly on silent wings? Listen for owls and other night sounds on this winter night 3.5 km walk.Meet at Burnaby Lake Nature House, 4519 Piper Ave, Burnaby

FREE

Owl Prowl | AGES 15+

7476 Fri, Feb 8, 7 – 9:30 pmPACIFIC SPIRIT REGIONAL PARK

Look for owls and listen to the fascinating sounds of the night.$8.50 per adult, $4.50 per youth/adult 65+ Registration required

Each year, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks hosts EcoBlitz – a chance to lend a helping hand to nature and show a little extra love for the regional parks you may hike, cycle, swim or picnic at the rest of the year.

EcoBlitz started in 2014 as a one-day event and has now grown to a week-long extravaganza with lots of hands-on activities across Metro Vancouver. Here are some of the fun and rewarding events that people took part in last year:• Invasive plant removal at Minnekhada Regional Park in Coquitlam• Planting trees and shrubs at Pacific Spirit Regional Park near Vancouver• Planting dune grass at the seashore of Boundary Bay Regional Park

in Tsawwassen• Helping collect salmon eggs at the hatchery at Tynehead Regional Park

in Surrey• Helping restore a wetland and pollinator meadow at Campbell Valley

Regional Park in Langley

This year, EcoBlitz is on from October 13 to 21 and will have more than 20 events across Metro Vancouver. For more details, just go to meetup.com and search “regional parks” to get to the Metro Vancouver Ecological Restoration Team’s Meetup site.

Find links to Vancouver Avian Research Centre, Fraser Valley Conservancy and other park partners at www.metrovancouver.org (search ‘park partners’).

Discover Derby | ALL AGES & BraeSept, OctDERBY REACH & BRAE ISLAND REGIONAL PARKS

Discover the rich wonders of these parks in a series of walks and presentations by noted naturalists and historians. Info: www.drbipa.org Presented by Derby Reach/Brae Island Parks AssociationFREERegistration required: www.drbipa.org

Casual Birding | ALL AGES WalkWed, Sept 12 & Dec 12, 9 am – noonBOUNDARY BAY REGIONAL PARK

Check out shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors and more on this 2.5 hour birdwatching amble. Bring binoculars.Meet at Cammidge HousePresented by Boundary Bay Park AssociationFREE

Kanaka | ALL AGES Connections World Rivers Day Sun, Sept 23, 11 am – 3 pmKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

Celebrate World Rivers Day with canoe tours, children’s activities and stewardship displays. Allow 1.5 hours to complete. Meet at riverfront south of Lougheed Hwy & River Rd, Maple RidgePresented by Kanaka Education & Environmental Partnership SocietyFREEDrop by anytime

Heritage Apple | ALL AGES DaySat, Sept 29, 11 am – 2 pmDERBY REACH REGIONAL PARK

Sample a variety of apples, learn about pollinators, try your hand at old-fashioned chores and enjoy fiddlers, artists and historians. Meet at Heritage Area on Allard Cres, north of 96th Ave, 4 km west of Fort LangleyPresented by Derby Reach/Brae Island Parks AssociationFREEDrop by anytime

Bowen Island | ALL AGES ApplefestSun, Oct 7, 11 am – 2 pmCRIPPEN REGIONAL PARK

Taste crunchy heritage apples, buy a homemade pie and learn all about seeds and how they travel. By air, water and animal.Meet at Davies Orchard, a 100 m walk from ferry terminalPresented by Bowen HeritageFREEDrop by anytime

Christmas Open | ALL AGES HouseSun, Dec 2, 11 am – 2 pmBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

Drop in to the Nature House to enjoy crafts and complimentary refreshments or join a guided nature walk.Meet at Burnaby Lake Nature House, 4519 Piper Ave, Burnaby

Info: www.burnabylakepark.ca or info@burnabylakepark.caPresented by Burnaby Lake Park AssociationFREE Drop by anytime

Cammidge House | ALL AGES Heritage DaySun, Feb 17, 1 – 4 pmBOUNDARY BAY REGIONAL PARK

Join us at Cammidge House to learn about the lifestyles of Boundary Bay pioneer families. At the same time, you can find out more about some of our natural heritage like bald eagles!Meet at Cammidge HousePresented by Boundary Bay Park AssociationFREEDrop by anytime

Kanaka Creek | ALL AGES

Watershed StewardshipCentre Open HousesKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

Check out displays and presentations. Tour indoor and outdoor learning spaces including the Bell-Irving Hatchery, ‘Roof to Creek’ stormwater management system and wetlands.

Meet at 11450 256th St, Maple RidgePresented by Kanaka Education & Environmental Partnership Society

Bear Necessities Sun, Sept 16, 1 – 4 pmLearn about typical bear behaviour and ways to minimize the chance of a bear encounter.

Going Batty Over Arachnids Sun, Oct 14, 1 – 4 pmIt's almost Halloween, the perfect time to clear up misconceptions about often-feared bats and spiders.

Let the Egg-citement Begin! Sun, Nov 4, 1 – 4 pm Salmon undergo wondrous transformations beginning the moment they emerge from pea-sized eggs. Make it a full day of salmon life cycle learning by spending the morning at the fish fence (Super Salmon, p. 2), a short drive away from the Open House.

Winter Wonders Sun, Dec 2, 1 – 4 pmDiscover the remarkable ways that local animals survive winter.

Cool Cats and Canines Sun, Feb 17, 1 – 4 pm Sink your claws into the world of cougars, bobcats, coyotes and wolves.

FREE Drop by anytime

Partners' CornerPresented by Regional Park Partners

Metro Vancouver’s Water Services department manages 3 closed watersheds (Capilano, Seymour and Coquitlam) and an open recreation water reserve: the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (LSCR). Their programs showcase the importance of water.

Winter Watershed | AGES 16+

Snowshoe ToursSaturdays, 10 am – 1:30 pm7478 Feb 2 7484 Mar 167479 Feb 9 7485 Mar 237480 Feb 16 7486 Mar 307481 Feb 23Sundays, 10 am – 1:30 pm7482 Mar 3 7483 Mar 10MT. SEYMOUR

Explore the connection between snow and your drinking water. Learn about your water supply in a fun and active way while discovering alpine plants and animals. After a moderately strenuous snowshoe, warm up with a cup of hot chocolate. Info: www.metrovancouver.org (search ‘winter watershed tours’)

$18 with your own snowshoes$25 with snowshoe rentalRegistration required

Watershed ProgramsPresented by Water Services

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Field Trips & ToursConnect with nature through our field trips and tours for schools, scouts, guides and adult groups. Book a professional development workshop for teachers, educators and group leaders.Info: www.metrovancouver.org (search ‘field trips’)

Our FoundationPacific Parklands Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of Metro Vancouver’s regional parks. For info or to make a donation, visit www.pacificparklands.com.

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3Murders and MobbingsBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

p.3 AGES 13+

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Curious by Nature Pop-ups: Super SalmonKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

p.2 ALL AGES

¨Open House: Let the Egg-citement Begin!KANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

p.4 ALL AGES

¨WED

21Toad-ally AwesomeKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

p.2 AGES 8+

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Christmas Bird Count for KidsBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

p.3 AGES 8-14

¨ Christmas Open HouseBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

p.4 ALL AGES

¨ Open House: Winter WondersKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

p.4 ALL AGES

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12Casual Birding WalkBOUNDARY BAY REGIONAL PARK

p.4 ALL AGES

January

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1First Day CampfirePACIFIC SPIRIT REGIONAL PARK

p.1 ALL AGES

¨FRI

18Whooo’s Hoot Owl ProwlCAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK

p.3 AGES 8+

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19Conifer WalkPACIFIC SPIRIT REGIONAL PARK

p.2 AGES 15+

¨FRI

25Hands-On Scientist: Barn Owls CAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK

p.2 AGES 8+

February

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Superb Owl Sunday BURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

p.3 ALL AGES

¨ Owl WalkBURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

p.3 ALL AGES

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8Owl ProwlPACIFIC SPIRIT REGIONAL PARK

p.3 AGES 15+

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Cammidge House Heritage DayBOUNDARY BAY REGIONAL PARK

p.4 ALL AGES

¨ Open House: Cool Cats and CaninesKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

p.4 ALL AGES

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Family Day Hike and Campfire BELCARRA REGIONAL PARK

p.1 ALL AGES

¨ Family Day CampfirePACIFIC SPIRIT REGIONAL PARK

p.1 ALL AGES

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23Owl Hoot-enannyCAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK

p.1 ALL AGES

Presented by Regional Park Partners

Check it Out! Nature Program Calendar Fall/Winter 2018-2019

Two easy ways to registerOnline: www.metrovancouveronline.org (use four-digit barcode 0000)Call: 604-432-6359 (unless otherwise noted)

Park maps, directions & accessibility infowww.metrovancouver.org (search ‘regional parks’)

Never miss an issue – subscribe todayEmail: checkitout@metrovancouver.orgOnline: www.metrovancouver.org (search ‘check it out’)

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September

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8Country CelebrationCAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK

p.1 ALL AGES

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9Country CelebrationCAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK

p.1 ALL AGES

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Casual Birding WalkBOUNDARY BAY REGIONAL PARK

p.4 ALL AGES

¨ Botanical BeautiesPACIFIC SPIRIT REGIONAL PARK

p.2 AGES 19+

¨ We’re Lichen it!KANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

p.2 AGES 8+

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15Going on a Bug HuntSURREY BEND REGIONAL PARK

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Curious by Nature Pop-ups: Hug-a-SlugKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

p.2 ALL AGES

¨ Open House: Bear NecessitiesKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

p.4 ALL AGES

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19Hidden Treasures: Lichen, Fungi and MossCAPILANO RIVER REGIONAL PARK

p.2 AGES 19+

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21Rainforest by NightMINNEKHADA REGIONAL PARK

p.2 AGES 6+

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Fall Forest FrolicTYNEHEAD REGIONAL PARK

p.3 AGES 3-5

¨ Harvest Moon WalkIONA BEACH REGIONAL PARK

p.2 AGES 15+

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23Kanaka Connections World Rivers DayKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

p.4 ALL AGES

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26Wings over Iona: Fall Migration IONA BEACH REGIONAL PARK

p.2 AGES 19+

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Eensy, Weensy SpiderCOLONY FARM REGIONAL PARK

p.3 AGES 3-5

¨ Heritage Apple DayDERBY REACH REGIONAL PARK

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October

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Salamander SearchersBELCARRA REGIONAL PARK

p.3 AGES 6-9

¨ Wonderful Wetlands TourGLEN VALLEY REGIONAL PARK

p.2 AGES 14+

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7Bowen Island ApplefestCRIPPEN REGIONAL PARK

p.4 ALL AGES

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13Flashlight MysteriesSURREY BEND REGIONAL PARK

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Curious by Nature Pop-ups: Super SalmonKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

p.2 ALL AGES

¨ Focus on ForestsKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

p.2 AGES 14+

¨Open House: Going Batty Over ArachnidsKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

p.4 ALL AGES

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21Return of the SalmonKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

p.1 ALL AGES

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25Hands-On Scientist: Be Aware – Bears!KANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

p.2 AGES 8+

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Coho CommotionCAPILANO RIVER REGIONAL PARK

p.1 ALL AGES

¨ Demystifying MushroomsMINNEKHADA REGIONAL PARK

p.2 AGES 15+

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Demystifying MushroomsKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

p.2 AGES 15+

¨Curious by Nature Pop-ups: Super SalmonKANAKA CREEK REGIONAL PARK

p.2 ALL AGES

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is a federation of 21 municipalities, one electoral area and one Treaty First Nation. Its services include the provision of drinking water, liquid and solid waste management, growth management planning, affordable rental housing, regulation of air quality and regional parks.

Services and Solutions for a Livable RegionMetro Vancouver has a vision to achieve what humanity aspires to on a global basis – the highest quality of life embracing cultural vitality, economic prosperity, social justice and compassion, all nurtured in and by a beautiful and healthy natural environment.

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"We’re going to be Canadians a few years from now, proudly so. We’re from Iran. We’ve tried different places in Canada and decided this is the place to stay. Here you can see eternity. See? Look at that. It is really beautiful. I’m telling you it is spectacular. This is the unique thing about [Metro] Vancouver, to keep the nature just as is and preserving it. I’m sure the next generation will be proud of us for protecting the nature."

“After my son was born, I’d come here almost daily to walk in the park. I could see the changes in nature throughout the year and that really connected to me on how life is constantly changing. It kind of soothes the soul. I had a bit of post-partum depression and it sometimes felt scary. This, nature, was a place where I felt grounded and inspired. He’s 15 now. We will often go for walks together if he wants to talk about stuff. It’s been nice to do that together throughout our life."

Humans of Regional ParksA glimpse into Pacific Spirit Regional Park through the eyes of its visitors. For stories from other Metro Vancouver regional parks, visit www.metrovancouver.org (search ‘humans of regional parks’).