Stanley Park Ecology

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The lush temperate rainforest is diverse, abundant and full of interconnected species.

Engage all of your senses to piece together the story of forest dwelling plants and animals and their important roles in the web of life.

Two-hour program for students in Grade 4-7.

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Discover the hidden secrets and stories of the forest in this sensory journey through nature. Awaken your senses as you explore the temperate rainforest. Find tiny life forms with magnifiers, meet bugs, feed trees, and transform into a bat while learning how all of these forest elements are connected. One-and-a-half-hour program for students in Pre K- Grade 3.

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Visit the Lumberman’s Arch beach at low tide and explore the incredibly diverse and abundant life in the intertidal zone.

Low tide offers us a glimpse at fascinating animals and plants that have adapted to life in and out of the sea. Hunt for crabs, sort seaweeds, and find out what else lives or eats on the seashore, while students discover important human connections to the oceans.

Beach Explorers is a tide-dependent program and is available in spring between April and June. For Pre-K – Grade 3, Beach explorers is a one-and-a-half-hour program.

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What is responsible for much of the food we eat? Pollen!

Discover how pollinators are powerful in this engaging program for Pre-K to Grade 3! Learn about the process of pollination and the amazing creatures that make it happen. Become a pollinator in the pollination relay and look at flowers up close while uncovering the plentiful bounty pollinators help to create.

One-and-a-half-hour program for Pre-K to Grade 3. This program is available in spring between April and June.

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Beaver Lake is one of Vancouver’s last natural wetlands, and it is home to incredible plants and animals.

What makes the wetland ecosystem a good place to live? How do diverse communities of animals eat their way along the food chain? Roll up your sleeves and explore Beaver Lake wildlife up close with dip nets, magnifiers and games.

This program is available in spring between April and June.

For Grades 4-7, Wetland Wildlife is a two-hour program.

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Low tide offers us a glimpse at fascinating animals and plants that have adapted to life in and out of the sea. Hunt for crabs, sort seaweeds, and find out what else lives or eats on the seashore, while students discover important human connections to the oceans.

Intertidal Insights is a tide-dependent program and is available in spring between April and June. For Grades 4-7, Intertidal Insights is a two-hour program.

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Students will awaken their senses and explore the natural world through interactive activities, observation, movement, and investigation. Students will discover tiny life forms, explore plants and animals, and learn how living things are connected to each other and their environment, right at school.

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Students will develop a personal connection with the natural world by getting to know and appreciate the plants, animals, and other species around them. Through reflection, observation, hands-on investigation, and group activities, students will explore how species are connected and why each one plays an important role in an ecosystem.

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Build a deeper understanding of species, ecosystems, and ecological interconnectedness. Students will examine the relationships between species and their environments while considering how knowledge and personal connection can influence our willingness to care for the natural world.

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Lost Lagoon hosts a wide variety of over-wintering bird species in the Park. Flock to Stanley Park with your students to explore the Park’s birds! Use binoculars, learn how to identify winter bird species, and discover their many adaptations to survive the winters! For Grade 1 – Grade 3, this is a 1.5-hour program. For Grade 4-7, it is a 2-hour program.

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Coyotes 101 is an in-school presentation for grades K-7 with the aim of teaching kids what to do if they see a coyote, how to safely coexist with coyotes in their neighbourhoods, and some basic coyote biology. Coyotes 101 is a 30-minute presentation, plus 15-minute Q&A. One session has a limit of 250 students.

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Discover the many wonders of the only mammal that can fly. Find out how bats live, hunt, echolocate, and adapt to their habitat using their unique bodies. Because bats are nocturnal, we will not see any live bats during the program. Instead, we will explore their habitat with unique props and activities. Bats really are beautiful; learn why in this interactive forest adventure. One-and-a-half-hour program for Pre-K – Grade 3.