Join the Burnaby Lake Park Assoication as we celebrate the change of the seasons. We’re participating in the Regional Parks Snap & Share event and invite you to get out into nature. During the month of October, park visitors are encouraged to SNAP a photo of flora or fauna and SHARE their observations to iNaturalist app to contribute to Citizen Science!

This event is taking place in Burnaby Lake Regional Park and all Metro Vancouver’s regional parks and greenways. Pay attention to plants, fungi, mosses, and wildlife you haven’t noticed before. Then simply snap photos of what you discover and share your photos on iNaturalist.

TWO EASY STEPS TO PARTICIPATE

1. Go to iNaturalist.ca or download the iNaturalist app on your smartphone and set up an account.

2. Take photos in any Metro Vancouver regional park or greenway from October 1st-31st and upload them to iNaturalist.

The BLPA has a month full of activities in October to help you learn to use the iNaturalist app effectively as well as opportunities to increase the number of species that you can observe.

Saturday, October 1st – 11 am to 3 pm – Snap & Share Event Launch
Register for one of the guided walks here
Saturday, October 8th – 10 am to 2 pm – World Migratory Bird Day
Register for one of the guided outings here
Sunday, October 16th – 12 pm to 3 pm – Pokémon Themed iNaturalist guided walk
Guided walk registration will be available October 1
Sunday, October 23rd – 11 am to 2 pm – Salmon Sunday at Cariboo Dam
Guided walk registration will be available October 1
Saturday, October 29th – 11 am to 2:30 pm – Lord of the Rings Themed iNaturalist guided walk
Guided walk registration will be available October 1

iNaturalist is a great way to build your nature knowledge and get feedback on your observations. What’s more, you’ll be joining a global community of citizen scientists and contributing to biodiversity science.

Click here for iNaturalist Tips and Tricks to get started.

It’s a fun outdoor activity for everyone, on your own or with your friends and family!

WIN PRIZES!

All registered participants will be entered into draws to win these prizes:
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park family admission ticket (family of 4)
- $100 gift card for Book Warehouse
- VanDusen Botanical Garden family membership (family of 4)
- Beatty Biodiversity Museum family membership (up to 2 adults & 4 kids)
Individual with the most observations:
Talasay Tours – Tour of your choice (2 adults, 2 kids)
Individual with the most species observed:
Vancouver Aquarium family membership (2 adults, 2 kids)

All draws will take place on November 1.

PLEASE NOTE: To be eligible for prizes you will need to register for this project with your iNaturalist User Name. Register any time up to October 31.

You can check out the Regional Parks Snap & Share project page on iNaturalist to see what others have been observing and view the leaderboard.

Please take photos safely. Stay on trails. Do not approach wildlife. Please do not pick or remove anything.

This program is generously sponsored by