The Burnaby Lake Park Association will be “popping up” in the park this summer
Meet us in front of the Nature House on Sunday, July 21st. We’ll be there with our display to answer your questions about the the plants and wildlife you will find in the park, what the BLPA does and how you can get involved.
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.
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.
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.
Drop by Piper Spit for the Burnaby Lake Park Association’s “reimagined” Holiday Open House.
Due to the current restrictions, we are unable to host activities in the Nature House this year so we are taking things outside! Learn about the birds of Burnaby Lake, the history of the Lake, the BLPA and our our activities from our member volunteers. We will be serving hot apple drink to warm you up!
Register for one of four guided nature walks (11:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, or 1:00 pm) along forested trails to discover birds and wildlife in the park. The walks will have a maximum of 10 participants and will last 30-40 minutes. Saftey checks and protocols are in place for registration and the walk. Register here.
This event is free and everyone, of any age, is welcome! Please dress appropriately for the weather – rain gear and waterproof shoes are likely a good idea! The event will go on unless there is another atmospheric river.