Summer walk
2021-06-10 00:00 (America/Vancouver)
McDonald Park features picnicking and fishing under mature Cottonwood trees along a stretch of the Sumas River. The Sumas River dyke runs along and beyond the park and offers and easy and scenic walk with views of the river, Sumas Mountain and farm scenes.
Meet at the parking lot at the north end of No. 3 Road (EXIT 104) off Hwy 1.
To register, contact Rita at rbot12@shaw.ca

Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count
2022-12-27 00:00
No Experience Required. Counting the birds at your feeders is important too!
Please contact Ken Summers to get involved ken.summers@telus.net

Earth Day in Mission
2023-02-05 00:00
An hour to one-and-a-half-hour leisurely walk from the Mt. Thom Park Churchill Parkway in Ryder Lake.
The lookout offers views of surrounding mountains, Cultus Lake and the Fraser Valley.
There are pit toilets at the trail head.
On your way back through Chilliwack you can take in the Chilliwack Climate Fair.
Save the date now – more details to follow.

BC Nature Conference in Langley
2023-02-05 00:00
Check out the scheduled speakers and fieldtrips listed in the winter magazine of BC Nature. Since Langley is so close consider registering for some of the events. You won’t be disappointed!
Registration is now open at https://www.langleyfieldnaturalists.org/

Christmas Bird Count
2023-12-21 00:00
To participate contact Ken Summers (ken.summers@telus.net). Click here for the Bird Count area map

Community Clean-up
2024-03-26 00:00
Join us on Saturday, April 13, 2024 @ 9:00 am on Valley Road for our annual cleanup.
Gloves, garbage bags and picker uppers will be provided.
To register email: haroos12@gmail.com or phone 604-853-4283
Community Clean-up Month- April 2024
Abbotsford’s Community Clean-up program spans the whole month of APRIL. This is an EASY way to get involved in our community, contribute to environmental stewardship, help beautify our neighbourhoods. The AMNC members participate in different areas of the city.

iNaturalist City Nature Challenge 2024
2024-03-26 00:00
April 27 & 29 – iNaturalist City Nature Challenge 2024 – Abbotsford
A Citizen Science event celebrating our local nature by taking pictures to document nature in Abbotsford along with displays, walks, activities and much more.
Sunday April 28, 2024, at 11am – 3pm
The AMNC will have a display at the viewing platform in Willband Creek Park. Club members will be available to lead 30 minute walks at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm and 2 pm. Meet at the main parking lot on Bateman Road with the iNaturalist app installed on your phone. We will lead you on a thirty-minute walk toward the kiosk, teaching you how to use the app and to record your observations. After 30 minutes you can continue on your own or return to the parking lot with the naturalist.
Dress for the weather and wear proper footwear.
CNC Join the City Nature Challenge! (PDF)

BC Nature Conference
2024-03-26 00:00
May 9 – 12, 2024 BC Nature Conference in Qualicum Beach
Check out the scheduled speakers and fieldtrips listed in the winter magazine of BC Nature. Hosted by the Arrowsmith Naturalists. You won’t be disappointed!
Registration is now open at https://bcnature.org/2024-bc-nature-conference-and-agm-hosted-by-arrowsmith-naturalists/

Annual Picnic/Social 2024
2024-03-26 00:00
June 12, 2024 – Annual Picnic/Social @ 6:30 pm

McDonald Park (Dark Sky Park)
Time: 6:30 pm
What to bring: Picnic Lunch (not potluck), plates, cutlery, cups, chairs
Provided: Coffee, tea, and our traditional dessert of strawberries and ice cream
The park is located at No. 3 Road and the Sumas River. Take the 104 exit on Hwy 1, turn north back over the highway to the end.

Hillkeep Regional Park - July 3 walk
2024-06-12 00:00
July 3rd Walk– Hillkeep Regional Park on Chilliwack Mountain

Little Campbell River Watershed Exploration, Surrey/Langley
2024-06-12 00:00
Wednesday 10 July
Little Campbell River Watershed Exploration, Surrey/Langley
Leader: Wendy DaDalt
10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. from Fergus Park Trailhead start
Both easy, flat with boardwalks

Site 1: Fergus Watershed Biodiversity Preserve Loop (1 km) Location 1277 168 St., Surrey just off 16th Avenue
Site 2: Campbell Valley Regional Park, Little River Loop (2.5 km). Location 16th Avenue between 208th and 200th Streets

We will visit one of Surrey’s newest parks, Fegus Watershed Biodiversity Preserve, which has special meaning for BC naturalists. Along the 1 km easy walk is a dedicated rest area named in honour of beloved naturalists Al and Jude Grass. The trail loop wanders through meadow, wetland and forest and Fergus Creek, an important tributary feeding the Little Campbell River.

Then we will walk along the Little Campbell River in Campbell Valley Regional Park through Douglas Fir and mixed forests to a viewing/resting area over the River. We will be walking along wetlands where waterfowl and birds are often seen.

Bring your binoculars and lunch for a picnic.

To register and/or for questions contact Wendy DaDalt at wendy@dadalt.net.

Manning Park Meadows - July walk
2024-06-12 00:00
July 17th – Manning Park Meadows – Weather Permitting – morning & afternoon – Viewpoint Loop and Paintbrush Trail

Matsqui Trail Regional Park - July walk
2024-06-12 00:00
July 24th – Matsqui Trail Regional Park @ 6:30 pm

Sumas Mountain - July walk
2024-06-12 00:00
July 31st – Sumas Mountain – morning

2024 Christmas Bird Count
2024-12-28 00:00
The annual Christmas Bird Count, please contact Ken Summers for details.

Blackberry Removal Blitz - Willband Creek Park
2025-03-03 00:00
We are hoping to be able to do the whole park in one day. At this time of the year the shoots and patches are very accessible. The park will be assessed whether there are ground nesting birds active just in case. This has been an ongoing activity when the weather is favourable. The City with their equipment flailed areas that we had mapped for them, but we still need to try and get rid of areas along the trails.
Needed: 20+ volunteers ages 10 and up
Equipment: Garden clippers, loppers, leather gloves (some equipment available)
Time: 9:30 – 12:00
Lunch: Pizza lunch courtesy City of Abbotsford (20+ volunteers)
Register: haroos12@gmail.com by March 21

Hogan Family Nature Park Springtime Walk and Work Party
2025-03-03 00:00
Easy: There are no toilets or picnic tables at the park.
Leader: Wendy DaDalt
Location: A small dead-end parking lot at 28632 Debruyne Road, west off Bradner Road and north of the Fraser Highway.
Come to Hogan Family Nature Park to enjoy a quiet, mixed forest with blooming spring flowers. The 8ha (20 acre) City of Abbotsford Park on the headwaters of the Salmon River, is open again after the 2021 “Atmospheric River” damaged its small bridges. We will start with a 1 km easy walk around the trail loop. This should be a great time to see and photograph trilliums, vanilla leaf and bleeding hearts. During this walk we will also flag invasive plants.
The AMNC has “Adopted” this park, which was donated to the City. A lite work party will follow for those wishing to prune or remove plants needing attention. Details will be
provided to registrants.
Register by emailing wendy@dadalt.net.

Earth Day in Mission
2025-03-03 00:00
‘Green Living’ earth day celebration at the Fraser River Heritage Park. The event will feature a variety of family fun, including live performances, guest speakers, interactive activities and demos, food trucks, a sustainable marketplace and more.
The Abbotsford Mission Nature Club will have a display. This is a free event

Migratory Bird Day at Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary
2025-03-03 00:00
The second Saturday of May marks peak spring migration in Canada—a time to connect, admire, and advocate for these incredible travelers. As they journey across borders, we must ensure they have safe habitats along the way. Join us in celebrating and protecting migratory birds. Wonder at their incredible journeys, learn about conservation efforts, and take action to help them thrive in our cities, towns, and villages. Together, we can make a difference for our shared spaces and bird populations.
Leaders: Vince and Ruthanne Clements
Admission: Adults $8, Seniors (65+) $6, Children (2-14) $6
Register: Hank/Alice Roos 604-853-4283 or haroos12@gmail.com

2025 BC Nature Conference and AGM - Nature in the Rainshadow
2025-03-03 00:00
The Nicola Naturalist Society is hosting the 2025 BC Nature Spring conference and AGM in Merritt, 22-24 May 2025.
For more information and to register https://bcnature.org/2025-bc-nature-conference-and-agm/

Christmas Bird Count
2025-11-12 00:00
This year the Christmas Bird Count will take place on December 30th. No experience necessary as every area within the count circle has an expert birder. If you want to join the fun and haven’t already received our email, contact ken.summers@telus.net. There will be a post-count gathering afterwards at the Mandarin Gardens in Abbotsford for those interested, even if you don’t take part in the count.

Hogan Family Park Bioblitz
2026-02-03 00:00
Join Abbotsford Mission Nature Club members to observe, identify and record fungi, plants, and animals in Hogan Family Nature Park at 28631 Debruyne Road in Abbotsford (west side of Bradner Road and a few blocks north of the Fraser Highway) from 9 am until approximately noon on April 25.
Install the free INaturalist application on your mobile phone, create an account and join the project, called “Biodiversity in Hogan Family Nature Park Bioblitz 2026, Abbotsford, BC”
Bring any of the following items if you have them: binoculars, spotting scope and camera.
Dress for the weather. Bring a snack and water.
Help us take an inventory of species during this one-day event.
Leader – Quirien (qmuldertenkate@gmail.com)

Willband Creek Bioblitz
2026-02-03 00:00
Join Abbotsford Mission Nature Club members to observe, identify and record fungi, plants, and animals in Willband Creek Park off Bateman Road in Abbotsford from 7:30 am until 9:30 am (for the early birders!) OR 10 am until 12:00 pm on February 28.
Install the free iNaturalist application on your mobile phone, create an account and join the project, called “Biodiversity in Willband Creek Park Bioblitz, Abbotsford, BC”
Bring any of the following items if you have them: binoculars, spotting scope and camera.
Dress for the weather. Bring a snack and water.
Help us take an inventory of species during this one-day event.
Leader – Quirien (qmuldertenkate@gmail.com)

Manning Park Meadows, all day
2026-07-07 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday July 7 – Manning Park Meadows (all day) – Weather Permitting
Cascade Lookout – to take in stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the valley below.
Viewpoint Loop 600 m loop, 20 mins return, 100 m elevation change.
Paintbrush Trail 1.5 km loop, 30 mins return, little elevation change. Starts from either the upper or lower parking lot at the end of the Blackwall Road. Excellent wildflower viewing from early July to mid-August.
Level – Easy
We will leave Abbotsford at 8:00 am and arrive at Manning Park Lodge at 10:00 am.
Bring lunch, water, and sunscreen, etc. and dress for the weather, sturdy footwear is a must.
Carpooling is recommended and can be arranged.
Register with Hank/Alice at haroos12@gmail.com or 604-853-4283/604-614-1049 no later than Sunday July 5
