Category Archives: Special Event

Birds of Burnaby Lake

Join the Burnaby Lake Park Association and discover the Birds of Burnaby Lake!

DATE: Sunday, May 29th
TIME: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
PLACE: in front of the Burnaby Lake Nature House / Piper Spit

Burnaby Lake Regional Park is a top birding destination located right in the middle of Metro Vancouver. Situated on the Pacific Flyway migratory route, it is an ideal resting and refueling spot for many species of birds on their migration north and south. The temperate climate makes it a popular wintering spot for northern species as well as home for several year round species. Up to 200 different species have been spotted throughout the year – right in the centre of a bustling metropolis.

Learn about:

  • Birds you can see and hear at Burnaby Lake,
  • Our long time nest box program for cavity nesters,
  • What to plant in your garden to attract birds,
  • How to use the latest apps to help you on your birding journey or
  • Register for a guided birding outing – with spring migration in full swing, this is a great time to see both seasonal visitors and local year-round species.

Learn more information and how to register for the outings here.

BLPA 2022 Annual General Meeting

As we ease out of COVID-19 conditions, we will conduct this year’s AGM virtually using the Zoom platform.

On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, you are invited to join us virtually at 7:00 PM PDT as we highlight some of the BLPA’s activities over the past year as well as well as take care of some required society business.

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order/Welcome
  2. Approval and Confirmation of Agenda
  3. Approval of May 19, 2021 Annual General Meeting Minutes
  4. Report from Chair
  5. Treasurer’s Report
  6. Nomination Committee Report
  7. BLPA Elections
  8. Other Business
  9. Adjournment

Existing BLPA members will be contacted by our coordinator with meeting link, agenda and supporting documents.

If you are not a member but would like to attend, please click here to register. You will also find Zoom meeting tips there. You do not need a Zoom account to attend, just access to the internet via a computer, tablet or smart phone.

While all our volunteers and community members are invited to attend, only members will be allowed to vote.

Please RSVP by 6 pm on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

Earth Day – Educational Walk

 A case of adapting to Nature!

We originally planned a stewardship event to remove invasive species for Earth Day. However, we discovered nesting birds in the area. Working too close to the nests can stress out the parents and have them spend energy trying to scare us away from their nest. To avoid stressing out the birds, we have changed our event to a nature walk and opened this activity up to the community, and potentially future volunteers!

At this event, BLPA Coordinator Natasha will teach the group how they can help out nature in many different ways. Topics include native and invasive plants, birds,wildlife, pollinators, trees “talking” to each other, bats and more!

Please note exisitng volunteers: We will now meet at the Nature House and NOT at Lenson. Map is below.

More information:

The BLPA will continue with our Safety Best Practices. Participants are required to bring and wear a mask when physical distancing is not possible, regardless if they are vaccinated or not. Everyone is going at their own pace and we ask that people be kind and respectful.

At this time, this event is limited to those aged 16+ (or 12+ with an adult)

This event will be limited to 15 participants.

The BLPA limits the number of participants to ensure adequate distancing and that other COVID-19 safety measures can be applied. You are required to bring a face mask to the event.

Click here to register!