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
Sundays, 2:00-3:00pm
Browse & Register

Nature Series: Birds

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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

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.

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

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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, Sep 5 7:00-9:00pm Course ID: 00538134

Nature Series: Mushrooms

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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)
Browse & Register

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.