Category Archives: Announcement

Save the Date! Holiday Open House 2023

Now that spooooooky season is done, we’re looking forward to hosting you at our annual Holiday Open House!
Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 3 🗓️🌲
Details will be posted soon.

October Weedbusters

Our invasive plant species removal program, also known as “Weedbusters“, began in 2004. This makes it one of the first community group programs doing this important work to champion our native species to ensure ecological diversity in Burnaby Lake Regional Park.

You do not need any prior experience or knowledge to volunteer. We will provide you with the training you will need to identify and safely remove invasive plants. There will also be experienced volunteers or BLPA Directors to answer any questions you have about Weedbusters and the BLPA.

This fall we are focusing on 2 projects.

The first project is to dig out blackberry roots behind the Nature House and cover the ground with weed cloth so no birds can nest there in the spring. This means we should be able to have some Weedbuster events in the Spring to continue removing the Blackberry roots and then plant there in fall 2024.
The second project is a Wildflower Meadow at Lenson. We will be laying down cardboard/coffee bags over the grass and then covering it with dirt. Then we will spread a seed mix of wildflowers. However, this project is subject to change if there is any job action by Metro Vancouver Park Staff. If that happens, we will pivot to an invasive plant removal. The meeting location will not change.

The first 2 events are at the Burnaby Lake Nature House located at 4519 Piper Avenue. Sign up at the links:

The third and fourth events meet at the Lenson Garage located on 9157 Avalon Avenue. (see map below). Sign up at the links below.

Each registration link wil have details on what to bring and where to meet. Click here full directions (including transit).

Snap & Share – Fall 2023

We’re exicted for the return of Fall and the return of Regional Parks Snap & Share.

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.

Sunday, October 1st – 11 am to 3 pm – Snap & Share Event Launch
Visit our display to learn about iNaturalist, the birds and wildlife you will see around the park during this time of year, the history of the BLPA, our activities and how to get involved!
Register for one of the guided walks here:
– 11:00 am to 12:00 pm – Pokémon Themed iNaturalist guided walk
– 12:00 to 1:00 pm – Guided Nature Walk using iNaturalist
– 1:00 to 2:00 pm – Lord of the Rings Themed iNaturalist guided walk
Saturday, October 14th – 10 am to 2 pm – World Migratory Bird Day
Event details coming soon
Sunday, October 22nd –
11:00 am to 2:00 pm – Salmon Sunday at Cariboo Dam
11:00 am to 2:00 pm – Weedbusters
Event details coming soon

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 A PRIZE!

To be eligible for prizes, you will need to register on the website.

All registered participants will be entered into 3 draws for a $100 gift certificate to Book Warehouse.
Individual with the most observations will receive a $150 gift certificate to Book Warehouse.
Individual with the most species observed will receive a $150 gift certificate to Book Warehouse.

NOTE: If an individual has both the most observations and most species observed, they will only receive a gift certificate for most observations. The individual with the second most species observed will receive the other gift certificate.

All draws will take place on November 1.

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