June 10, 2026 – Annual Picnic/Social – Fishtrap Creek Park Time: 6:30 pm Provided: Strawberries and ice cream for dessert What to bring: Personal picnic food and drinks Location: picnic shelter behind the Ellwood baseball field on 31580 MacLure Rd. Parking: on either side of the ball diamonds In order to know how many tables […]
The trail is a 1km long family friendly loop trail. Guided by recently retired municipal forest technologist, Kelly Kitsch. We will see a magnificent old growth Douglas-fir, second growth and third growth forests with a chance to see some rare species, some experimental trials, and do some plant identification. Sturdy footwear recommended as the trail […]
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 […]
Investigating Winter Songbird Movement and Survival along an Urbanization Gradient - Dilan Praat, M.Sc Candidate, SFU. Description: Urbanization involves the modification of natural habitats but also creates novel urban habitats which are full of both opportunities and perils for birds. As global urban landcover is expected to double over the next 30 years, it is […]