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BLPA Nature Connections 2024

** DUE TO THE SEVERE INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECASTED, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 9, 11am-3pm**
(those who have registered will maintain their spots)

Join the BLPA as we celebrate the City of Burnaby’s Environment Week!

Burnaby Lake Regional Park is a jewel in the center of a bustling metropolis. It is a haven for wildlife and people in the heart of the region. Ducks, song​birds, fish and more make their home in this regional park. Level walking trails through mixed forest are a relaxing way for people to connect to nature without having to leave the city.

Join us at Piper Spit where we will have our displays up so you can learn about the birds, wildlife and plant life you will see around the park, the history of the BLPA, our stewardship activities to protect the environment, and how you can get involved.

We will be offering the following guided outings. Click here for more information and links to register.

  • 11:00 am to 12:00 pm – Introduction to Forest Bathing
  • 11:30 am to 12:30 pm – Amphibian Walk #1
  • 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm – Nature Walk with Mandarin Translation
  • 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm – Merlin Bird ID/eBird Walk
  • 01:30 pm to 2:30 pm – Amphibian Walk #2
  • 01:45 pm to 2:30 pm – iNaturalist Walk

Spaces are limited. Guided walks are FREE but registration is required. The registration links above will provide full details on how to download the apps and set up your accounts so you are prepared for the day of the event.

Burnaby Lake Regional Park Profile from Metro Vancouver on Vimeo.

World Migratory Bird Day Celebration

Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Place: Burnaby Lake, Piper Spit

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance, and the need for international cooperation to conserve them.

Join the flock at Burnaby Lake and celebrate birds! Head out to Piper Spir to see who you can spot! Our friends from the Wildlife Rescue Association will teach you what to do if you find an injured bird and how to help keep birds safe.

We’re also offering several guided outings. Free but registration required.

  • 8:00 to 9:30 am – Experienced Birders Outing
  • 10:00 to 11:30 am – Beginner Birders Outing
  • 10:30 – 11:15 am – Merlin Bird ID/eBird Guided Outing #1 – learn how to use these popular birding phone apps to help you on your birding journey
  • 12:00 – 1:30 pm – Youth Beginner Birders Outing (ages 8-14)
  • 12:30 – 1:15 pm – Merlin Bird ID/eBird Guided Outing #2

This year, the theme for World Migratory Bird Day is Protect Bugs, Protect Birds! Insects are essential sources of energy for many migratory bird species, not only during the breeding seasons but also during their extensive journeys and greatly affect the timing, duration, and overall success of bird migrations. Along their migration routes, birds actively seek out insects in fields, forests, wetlands, and various habitats during stopovers.

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Holiday Open House 2023

Drop by the Burnaby Lake Nature House for the BLPA’s Annual Holiday Open House!

This event is free and everyone, of any age, is welcome!

  • Guided outings – see below for descriptions
  • Decorate your own Wood Duck cookie*
  • Check out the birds at Piper Spit – spot late migration visitors, temporary winter and year round residents
  • Discover Santa’s “Naughty and Nice” plant list
  • Learn tips on winter plant ID
  • Get involved with Citizen Science and ask one of our App Experts how to use phone apps like iNaturalist, Merlin Bird ID and eBird and share your sightings
  • Visit the BLPA display and find out what we do and how you can get involved
  • Hot apple drink* to warm you up! To be more sustainable, bring your own thermal mug if you have one.

Hope to see you there!
Check the weather forecast and dress for the weather. We’ll be there, rain, shine or snow!

Join us on a winter outing in the park! Free, but registration required. Select either:

  • 11:00 am to 12:30 pm – Guided Bird Outing
    Did you know? Winter is a great time to visit Burnaby Lake and see both migratory birds that visit the lake in the colder months as well as our year-round birds. Our leaders will share their knowledge and passion for birds while wandering through Burnaby Lake trails and at Piper Spit. We’ll listen for calls and songs, enjoy discussion on topics such as bird habitat and plumage, and share tips.
    Register here.
  • 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm – Winter Nature Walk
    Burnaby Lake may seem dormant in the winter, but there is still plenty of color and life to explore! Join us for an easy walk on forested trails – take in the crisp air, observe winter wildlife and learn about the plants around the trails.12:15 pm to 1:15 pm. Register here.
  • 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm – Winter Nature Walk II
    Due to popular demand, we have added a second walk
    Register here.

⚠️**Road Construction notice** – ⚠️
Please take note that there is construction along Winston Street which includes single lane traffic that may add an additional 5 minutes to your trip. Details for the Winston Street Sewer project can be found here.

If the weather is nice, the parking lot can be very busy. You may need to park along Piper Avenue or at Warner Loat Park right off of Winston which is a 450 m/5 minute walk to the Nature House. There is also a railway crossing which may be blocked from time to time.

* While supplies last