Christmas Bird Count
2025-11-12 00:00 (America/Vancouver)
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.

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)

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)

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
