Category Archives: Plants

Fall Sunday Funday with the BLPA

It’s tempting to let the cooler and damp days coax you into hibernation. But research has shown time and time again that the more time we spend outdoors, the happier and healthier we become. Nature is a necessary part of our wellness for body, mind and spirit.

With that in mind, we have planned a Fall Sunday Funday! You can roll up your sleeves and plant some native species, go on a guided nature outing and or learn how to use iNaturalist, one of world’s most popular nature ID apps, and go on a themed walk and look for Pokémon characters that are based on real life animals and plants or a Lord of the Rings themed walk and see how Burnaby Lake Regional Park can stand in for Middle Earth!

Click on the links for more information.

11:00 am to 12:00 pm – Native Species Planting event
12:00 to 1:30 pm – Guided Nature Outing
1:00 to 2:00 pm – Pokémon-themed iNaturalist Outing – costumes are welcome and encouraged!
2:00 to 3:00 pm – Lord of the Rings-themed iNaturalist Outing – costumes are welcome and encouraged!

Events are free but spots are limited and registration is required.

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October Stewardship Opportunities

It is time for Metro Vancouver Regional Parks’ EcoBlitz events!

Metro Vancouver introduced EcoBlitz in 2014 as an environmental stewardship festival across all Metro Vancouver Regional Parks. These events focus on activities that protect park plants, waterways and wildlife from the threat of invasive species and habitat loss.

Weedbusters (EcoBlitz)

Sign-up links below:

Planting Event
Date: Sunday, October 6th – 11:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Burnaby Lake Nature House, located at 4519 Piper Avenue
Wildflower Meadow Maintenance
Date: Sunday, October 20th – 11:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Lenson Garage, located on 9146 Avalon Avenue
Wildflower Meadow Maintenance
Date: Sunday, October 27th – 11:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Lenson Garage, located on 9146 Avalon Avenue

September Stewardship Opportunities

Be a champion for native plants! Join the Burnaby Lake Park Association activities to remove invasive plants

Our stewardship work around the Nature House continues! We will be digging out invasive Himalayan Blackberry roots from beneath the weed cloth that was laid down earlier.

No Experience Necessary.
Training and refreshments will be provided.
Click the ticket link for more details and to register.

Weedbusters on Sunday, September 15th – 10:00am to 1:00pm – Burnaby Lake Nature House
Weedbusters on Sunday, September 29th – 10:00am to 1:00pm – Burnaby Lake Nature House

Please note, work parties will take place as long as weather conditions allow. Our Coordinator will contact you if any there are changes.