Calendar of Events 2024


Monthly Bird Counts - Spring

Spring is always an exciting time of the year to count the birds in the park. As well as our resident birds who are nesting here, we see those who have migrated north for the summer.

Meet at the lower kiosk in the parking lot in Lighthouse Park on the

First Sunday of every month at

8:00 a.m. April 7

7:00 a.m. May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4

Novice and experienced birders welcome.  

(Call or text Suann 604-240-2452 for more information.)


Monthly Bird Counts - Autumn

The return of the sea birds is a welcome sight in the fall and we hope to count thousands when they arrive to spend the winter here.

All are welcome to join us when we meet at the entrance to Birdsong Path in the parking lot of Lighthouse Park on the first Sunday of the month.

First Sunday of every month at

8:30 a.m. September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1

Novice and experienced birders welcome.  

(Call or text Suann 604-240-2452 for more information.)


Annual General Meeting

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Details to follow.

 


Volunteer Opportunities 2024

For all volunteer events please wear old clothes, sturdy shoes and work gloves and bring your own water. Volunteers who are 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.


Saturday, February 10, 9:00 am - noon 

Weed Pull, North Piccadilly Park

Meet at the intersection of Clovelly Walk and North Piccadilly Road.


Saturday, February 24, 9:00 am - noon 

Weed Pull, Trials Park

Meet at the lower kiosk of the parking lot in Lighthouse Park.


Saturday, March 9, 9:00 am - noon 

Weed Pull, Lighthouse Park

Meet at the lower kiosk of the parking lot in Lighthouse Park.


Saturday, May 11, 9:00 am - noon

Broom Pull, Lighthouse Park

Meet by 9 am at the Water Lane - Dale junction

More details are on the home page!

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Saturday, September 21, 9:00 am - noon

Weed Pull, Trials Park

Meet at the lower kiosk in the Lighthouse Park parking lot


Saturday, October 5, 9:00 am - noon

Weed Pull, Ivy and Blackberry, Caulfeild Park

Meet at the Anchor on Pilot House Road. This event will be led by West Vancouver Parks.


Saturday, October 19, 9:00 am - noon

Weed Pull, Mostly Blackberry, Caulfeild Park

Meet at the Anchor on Pilot House Road.


Saturday, October 26, 9:00 am - noon

Weed Pull, Lighthouse Park

Meet at the Juniper Trial entrance in Lighthouse Park.


Saturday, November 9, 9:00 am - noon

Weed Pull and Some Restoration Planting, The Dale Park

Meet at the corner of Water Lane and The Dale.


Saturday, November 23, 9:00 am - noon

Weed Pull, Ivy and Blackberry, Caulfeild Park

Meet at the Anchor on Pilot House Road. This event will be led by West Vancouver Parks.


Educational Walks and Talks

 

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The Buzz about Bees

  

with Dr. Elizabeth Elee
 
 

Dr. Elizabeth Elle will share "The Buzz about Bees." Learn about the amazing diversity of pollinators in BC and what you can do in your backyard, community garden, or on your balcony to help support them (Hint: Plant some flowers!).

Dr. Elle is a Professor of Biological Sciences at Simon Fraser University where her research has focused on protecting pollinators and enhancing pollination services to wildflowers and crops.

 

Saturday, October 29, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
 
 
 
A Zoom presentation via the West Vancouver Memorial Library