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Fall & Winter Field Trips - September to March

Online Programs - September to March

Spring Field Trips - April to June

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Nature Detectives - Pre K to Grade 3

1 hour 30 minutes @ CA$285.00

Discover the hidden secrets and stories of the forest in this sensory journey through nature. Awaken your senses as you explore the temperate rainforest. Find tiny life forms with magnifiers, meet bugs, feed trees, and transform into a bat while learning how all of these forest elements are connected.

Beautiful Bats - Pre K to Grade 3

1 hour 30 minutes @ CA$285.00

Discover the many wonders of the only mammal that can fly. Find out how bats live, hunt, echolocate and adapt to their habitat using their unique bodies. Because bats are nocturnal, we will not see any live bats during the program. Instead, we will explore their habitat with unique props and activities. Bats really are beautiful; learn why in this interactive forest adventure.

Winter Birding - Pre K to Grade 3

1 hour 30 minutes @ CA$285.00

Lost Lagoon hosts a wide variety of over-wintering bird species in the Park. Flock to Stanley Park with your students to explore the Park’s birds! Use binoculars, learn how to identify winter bird species, and discover their many adaptations to survive the winters!

Forest Fundamentals - Grade 4-7

2 hours @ CA$355.00

Dive deeper into the natural world with our immersive 120-minute field trips designed for older students. Select from Forest Fundamentals, a journey through the park's diverse ecosystems; Winter Birding, offering a closer look at bird life during winter; or Urban Ecosystems, exploring how wildlife and humans coexist in Vancouver's green spaces. These programs challenge students to think critically about environmental stewardship and conservation.

Winter Birding - Grade 4-7

2 hours @ CA$355.00

Lost Lagoon is a vital habitat for a diverse array of overwintering bird species in Stanley Park. Bring your students for an immersive birding experience where they will use binoculars to observe and identify various winter bird species. Students will explore the fascinating adaptations that enable these birds to survive the colder months, while deepening their understanding of avian behavior, migration, and ecology.

Urban Ecosystems - Grade 8-12

2 hours @ CA$355.00

Lost Lagoon is an urban treasure trove! Learn about the species that call this area of Stanley Park home and their interactions with the downtown core. How do human and environmental systems interconnect in Vancouver? Dive into what makes a healthy urban ecosystem and how biodiversity and climate change affect Stanley Park. This fun and informational program is a great for any curious high schooler.

All About Eagles - Kindergarten to Grade 7

1 hour @ CA$155.00

Join us for a webinar to learn more about this charismatic apex predator and find out the answers to all your eagle questions. How big are their nests? Why are they “bald”? And what do they like to eat other than fish? Learn all these things and more with videos and photos of these magnificent birds of prey.

Our online programs take place on Zoom, and include live program delivery with an educator, interactive quizzes, and question and answer time.

Rambunctious River Otters - Kindergarten to Grade 7

1 hour @ CA$155.00

Splash into this webinar to learn about everyone’s favourite whimsical water weasel, the North American river otter! Find out some of the answers to common questions about these engaging mammals, like how are they different from beavers, how long can they hold their breath, and do they design their own dens?

Our online programs take place on Zoom, and include live program delivery with an educator, interactive quizzes, and question and answer time.

Super Salmon - Kindergarten to Grade 7

1 hour @ CA$155.00

How do salmon find their way back to their home stream? What do salmon eat? Why are they such an important part of an ecosystem? Dive into the world of these amazing creatures and the streams and oceans they call home.

Our online programs take place on Zoom, and include live program delivery with an educator, interactive quizzes, and question and answer time.

Beach Explorers - Pre K - Grade 3

1 hour 30 minutes @ CA$285.00

Please note that availability for this program is limited because it occurs during low tide. Please book early to ensure your spot.

Low tide offers us a glimpse at fascinating animals and plants that have adapted to life in and out of the sea. Hunt for crabs, sort seaweeds, and find out what else lives or eats on the seashore, while students discover important human connections to the oceans.

Intertidal Insights - Grade 4-12

2 hours @ CA$355.00

Please note that availability for this program is limited because it occurs during low tide. Please book early to ensure your spot.

Join us at Lumberman’s Arch beach during low tide to explore the remarkable diversity of life in the intertidal zone. Students will investigate the unique adaptations of plants and animals that thrive in both marine and terrestrial environments. From hunting for crabs to identifying seaweeds, this hands-on exploration offers a close look at intertidal organisms.

Nature Detectives - Pre K to Grade 3

1 hour 30 minutes @ CA$285.00

Pollinator Power - Grade 1 to 3

1 hour 30 minutes @ CA$285.00

Discover how pollinators are powerful in this engaging program for Grades 1-3! Learn about the process of pollination and the amazing creatures that make it happen. Dance like a bee and look at flowers up close while uncovering the plentiful bounty pollinators help to create.

Salmon & Streams - Pre K to Grade 3

1 hour 30 minutes @ CA$285.00

Investigate a stream and discover how salmon are deeply connected to their environment. How do salmon find their way back to their home stream? What do salmon eat? Why are they such an important part of an ecosystem? Dive into the world of these amazing creatures and the streams they call home.

Wetland Wildlife - Pre K to Grade 3

1 hour 30 minutes @ CA$285.00

Beaver Lake is one of Vancouver’s last natural wetlands, and it is home to incredible plants and animals. What makes the wetland ecosystem a good place to live? How do diverse communities of animals eat their way along the food chain? Roll up your sleeves and explore Beaver Lake wildlife up close with dip nets, magnifiers and games.

Wetland Wildlife - Grade 4-7

2 hours @ CA$355.00

Beaver Lake, one of Vancouver’s last natural wetlands, is home to a rich diversity of plants and animals. Students will explore what makes this unique wetland a thriving ecosystem and discover how various species interact within the food chain. Using dip nets, magnifiers, and interactive games, they’ll observe the wetland wildlife up close, investigating the roles of different organisms in this vibrant habitat.

Forest Fundamentals - Grade 4-7

2 hours @ CA$355.00

Discover the diversity and interconnectedness of life in the lush temperate rainforest. Through hands-on exploration, students will engage all their senses to uncover the roles of plants and animals in this complex web of life. They'll make observations, ask scientific questions, and explore how species adapt to survive.

Wetland Wildlife - Grade 8-12

2 hours @ CA$355.00

Wetlands store carbon, buffer the effects of extreme weather, reduce temperature extremes, support biodiversity and help to clean our freshwater but they are rare in our urban environment. In this new program, participants will join us at Beaver Lake to learn about the roles that wetlands play in mitigating climate change and supporting biodiversity. They’ll see the plants and animal species that wetlands support, and learn about parameters of water quality. Participants will test se

Urban Ecosystems - Grade 8-12

2 hours @ CA$355.00

How do human and environmental systems interconnect in Vancouver? Dive into what makes a healthy urban ecosystem and how biodiversity and climate change affect Stanley Park. This fun and informational program is a great for any curious high schooler.

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