Tag Archives: nature

Pop Up Display – Burnaby Lake Nest Boxes

Have you ever noticed the green boxes around Burnaby Lake? What they are for and what might be found inside?

Drop by Piper Spit on Sunday, February 9 and visit our popup display from 11am to 1pm. You’ll get a chance to have a close up look at the different boxes and what you might find inside.
See you there!
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Wild About Burnaby Lake 2020 – CANCELLED

CANCELLED
In response to the COVID-19 situation, this program has been cancelled.
Regional parks and greenways remain open. Spending time in nature is a good way to take care of both your physical and mental health.

Check out our social media accounts – search @BurnabyLakePark –  to keep in touch with what is going on in Burnaby Lake Regional Park and ask any questions you may have.

Want some wild fun without leaving the city?

Connect to the nature of Burnaby Lake and be inspired by local stewardship groups that are giving back to the park they love. You will find opportunities to get involved and stay active and be part of your community.

MVRP Fall Parksfest 2018

Doors open at 8 am

A day of inspiring presentations and practical workshops

 

PROGRAM

MCs: Trina Sakata, Jeff Rotin, Jennifer Swanston – Community Development Coordinators, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks

8:30 – 9:30 am REGISTRATION/REFRESHMENTS

  • Meet & Greet
​9:30 – 10:00 am WELCOME/OPENING REMARKS

  • Mike Redpath, Director of Regional Parks
  • Metro Vancouver Representative (TBA)
  • Bonnie Van Hatten, St’uxwtews First Nation and Deanna Miller, Katzie First Nation
​10:00 – 10:15 am ​BREAK
​10:15 – 11:45 am MORNING WORKSHOPS

​11:45 am – 12:45 pm ​ ​LUNCH
12:45 – 1:30 pm  PARKS AT A GLANCE

  • Christina Chowaniec, NatureKids BC
  • Anne Gosse and Holly Nurmi, Derby Reach/Brae Island Parks Association
  • Mike Jerowsky, Pacific Spirit Park Society
1:30 – 1:45 pm ​​DR. M. WOSK AWARD PRESENTATIONS

  • Joe Hargitt, Executive Director, Pacific Parklands Foundation
1:45 – 2:00 pm ​​CLOSING REMARKS FOLLOWED BY BREAK
2:00 – 3:30 pm ​​ AFTERNOOON WORKSHOPS