Nature Series
Discover Richmond’s parks and wildlife through our family-friendly series. Offered throughout the year, these hands-on sessions are led by local experts and provide opportunities to learn more about the natural spaces and wildlife found in our community.
Programs are free to attend, with some sessions welcoming optional donations in support of the Richmond Nature Park Society.
3 Ways to Register
- Select the Course ID below
- 604-276-4300, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm
- In-person at any parks, recreation or cultural facility
Nature Series: Discovery Sessions
Join a naturalist for family-friendly, hands-on fun featuring different themes throughout the year, including water bugs, hummingbirds, reptiles, amphibians and more. Presented by local experts. Registration recommended, with drop-ins welcome if space permits.
Richmond Nature Park
1st Sunday of the month, 2:00-3:00pm
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Nature Series: Birds
Learn about local and migrating birds and the City’s nesting box programs, join in a casual birding walk and enjoy the season’s birdsong. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from the Brighouse Library. Registration required.
Garry Point Park
Sun, Sep 13 9:30-11:00am Course ID: 00538138
Nature Series: Bat Walk
Learn insights about these nocturnal mammals and their role in ecosystems from a local bat expert. Presentation and a guided walk to observe bats is included. Registration required.
No. 7 Road Pier Park
Sat, Sep 12 7:00-8:30pm Course ID: 00538619
Nature Series: Barn Owls
Thank you to everyone who came to learn about barn owls with a presentation and guided walk presented by a registered biologist.
Check back for more sessions.
Nature Series: Mushrooms
Explore the fascinating world of mycology and learn how to identify common autumn mushrooms in this annual show of local fungi. Presented by the Vancouver Mycological Society. Registration recommended.
Richmond Nature Park
Sun, Nov 8 11:00am-3:30pm (30-minute sessions - scroll to Nov 8)
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Nature Series: Owls
Thank you to everyone who came to learn about the species of owls that call BC home with a 30-minute presentation by the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society.
Check back for fall sessions.