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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

Our vision is for a healthy, dynamic regional park system, loved and supported by the community, and protected and enhanced for future generations.

Other Participating Organizations

Catching the Spirit Youth Society, Colony Farm Park Association, Derby Reach Brae Island Parks Association (DRBIPA), Kanaka Education & Environmental Partnership Society, Minnekhada Park Association, Pacific Spirit Park Society

Holiday Open House 2021

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.

MVRP Piper Spit Bird Count 10-20

Whether you’re just getting to know the birds in your backyard or are on the lookout for rarities, grab your binoculars and join a park interpreter to watch the seasonal changes of birds at Burnaby Lake.

Programs have been adjusted to allow for physical distancing and measures are in place to protect you and your loved ones. See below.

FREE, but registration required via link below or call with Program ID 5548
Last day for Internet registration: Oct 12, 2020 12pm

Ages 15+

Also taking place on November 10.

Metro Vancouver Regional Parks understands that connecting with nature is an effective way to reduce stress and support physical and mental wellbeing. Regional Parks nature programs are resuming, with some modifications in place. Programs have been adjusted to allow for physical distancing and our team is taking measures to protect you.

Please enjoy our programs while respecting the following:

  • Stay home and away from others if you have cold or flu symptoms.
  • Maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from others as much as possible, including in parking lots and trail entrances.
  • Walk, bike, or take transit to avoid contributing to traffic and parking issues.
  • Wash or sanitize hands frequently.
  • Cover coughs and sneezes.
  • Dispose of any used tissues, masks or gloves in designated garbage bins. Please place used face masks and gloves in a plastic bag before securely disposing in a garbage bin.

Once you have registered, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks will send additional safety guidelines specific to your program.

Staff continue to closely monitor developments regarding COVID-19 and will notify participants of any program changes or cancellations.

Regional Parks has a team of staff ready to help you explore regional parks. If you have any questions, email RegionalParks.Info@metrovancouver.org.

For more information about Metro Vancouver’s response to COVID-19, visit metrovancouver.org.