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
Richmond Nature Park
Sun, Jul 19 2:00-3:00pm Course ID: 00517591
Sun, Aug 2 2:00-3:00pm Course ID: 00517610
Sun, Aug 9 2:00-3:00pm Course ID: 00517612
Sun, Aug 16 2:00-3:00pm Course ID: 00517616
Sun, Aug 23 2:00-3:00pm Course ID: 00517620
Sun, Aug 30 2:00-3:00pm Course ID: 00517623
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.
Richmond Nature Park
Sat, Aug 8 7:45-9:45pm Course ID: 00519619
Garry Point Park
Tue, Aug 25 7:45-9:15pm Course ID: 00519623
No. 7 Road Pier Park
Sat, Sep 12 7:00-8:30pm Course ID: 00538619
Nature Series: Barn Owls
See barn owl boxes and maybe get a glimpse of this nocturnal species. Presentation and guided walk included. Presented by a registered biologist. Registration required.
Sat, Sep 5 7:00-9:00pm Course ID: 00538134
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.