Nature Series

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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

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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 the space permits.

Richmond Nature Park
Sun, May 17 2:00-3:00pm Course ID: 00495026
Sun, May 24 2:00-3:00pm Course ID: 00495038
Sun, May 31 2:00-3:00pm Course ID: 00495040

Sun, Jun 7 2:00-3:00pm Course ID: 00495027
Sun, Jun 14 2:00-3:00pm Course ID: 00495028
Sun, Jun 21 2:00-3:00pm Course ID: 00495029
Sun, Jun 28 2:00-3:00pm Course ID: 00495030

Sun, Jul 5 2:00-3:00pm Course ID: 00517586
Sun, Jul 12 2:00-3:00pm Course ID: 00517589
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

Hero banner - 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.
Terra Nova Rural Park
Sat, Jun 6 9:30-11:30am Course ID: 00485388

Nature Series: Bat Walk

Hero banner - 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.
Terra Nova Rural Park
Sat, Jun 13 8:15-10:15pm Course ID: 00493627

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

Nature Series: Barn Owls

Hero banner - 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.
Terra Nova Rural Park
Sat, Jun 27 8:30-10:30pm Course ID: 00493010

Nature Series: Owls

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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.