Stanley Park Ecology Society
Outdoor Education Specialists for camps, fieldtrips and public programs
Stanley Park Ecology Society
Outdoor Education Specialists for camps, fieldtrips and public programs
Discover Stanley Park’s wild side as your students roll up their sleeves and connect with nature in hands-on and interactive programs exploring forest, beach and wetland ecology. We offer a diversity of curriculum-based school field trips for Pre – K to Grade 7 students and for High School.
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Booking Instructions
1. Read and scroll through program offerings
2. Select your preferred program type: "Guided Program" or "Self-guided Program"
3. Browse through the calendar and click the "Register" button in the slot that you and your class would prefer
4. A "select participants to register" window will appear
Select you own Amilia account or is you do not have one, you will be prompted to make one.
5. Click the "checkout" button once you are ready and you will be prompted to fill out information about yourself and your class.
6. Once the forms are complete, you will be directed to finalize your payment.
7. Other payment options include payment by cheque or direct deposit. For these payment options please inquire by email.
If you require a custom booking please inquire and email us at enviroed@stanleyparkecology.ca.
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Fees
In-Person Programs
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Other Programs
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Refund & Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made before 4 weeks from the booking date will receive a full refund, minus a $15 administrative fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations within 4 weeks of program dates. Participants whose programs are cancelled due to weather will receive a credit refund.
Financial Need
Each year, we try and accommodate some schools with greater financial need; if this applies to you, and these costs are prohibitive, please inquire and email us at enviroed@stanleyparkecology.ca.
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Program Descriptions
Beach Explores (Pre K - Gr. 7)
**Beach Explorers is a tide-dependant program and is booked seperately. Please select the Beach Explorers Program from the dropdown menu to schdeule your program!**
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. For Grades 4-7, Beach Explorers is a two-hour program.
Read the Beach Explorers Teacher Information Package for information on curriculum connections, meeting location, preparing for the program and more.
Wetland Wildlife (Gr. 1 - 7)
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 1- 3, Wetland Wildlife is a one-and-a-half-hour program. For grades 4-7, Wetland Wildlife is a two-hour program.
Read the Wetland Wildlife Teacher Information Package for information on curriculum connections, meeting location, preparing for the program and more.
Wetland Wildlife: High School Program (Gr. 9 - 12)
Wetlands store carbon, buffer the effects of extreme weather, reduce temperature extremes, support biodiversity and help to clean our freshwater but they are rare in our urban environment. In this new program, participants will join us at Beaver Lake to learn about the roles that wetlands play in mitigating climate change and supporting biodiversity. They’ll see the plants and animal species that wetlands support, and learn about parameters of water quality. Participants will test several parameters of water quality themselves, such as pH, turbidity, and temperature. They will also learn about indicator species for wetland health and find and identify macroinvertebrates in Beaver Lake.
This is a two hour program for students in grades 8-12.
Read the Wetland Wildlife Teacher Information Package for information on curriculum connections, meeting location, preparing for the program and more.
Pollen Power (Grades 1-3)
What is responsible for much of the food we eat? Pollen!
Discover how pollinators are powerful in this engaging program for Grades 1-3! Learn about the process of pollination and the amazing creatures that make it happen. Dance like a bee and look at flowers up close while uncovering the plentiful bounty pollinators help to create.
One-and-a-half-hour program for Grades 1-3. This program is available in spring between April and June.
Read the Pollen Power Teacher Information Package for information on curriculum connections, meeting location, preparing for the program and more.
Salmon & Streams (Grades 1-3)
Investigate a stream and discover how salmon are deeply connected to their environment.
How do salmon find their way back to their home stream? What do salmon eat? Why are they such an important part of an ecosystem? Dive into the world of these amazing creatures and the streams they call home.
Note: this is NOT a salmon release program. One-and-a-half-hour program for grades 1 – 3.
This program is available in spring between April and June.
Read the Salmon & Streams Teacher Information Package for information on curriculum connections, meeting location, preparing for the program and more.
Forest Fundamentals (Gr. 4 - 7)
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.
Read the Forest Fundamentals Teacher Information Package for information on curriculum connections, meeting location, preparing for the program and more.
Nature Detectives (Pre K - Gr. 3)
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.
Read the Nature Detectives Teacher Information Package for information on curriculum connections, meeting location and preparing for the program.
Urban Ecosystems: High School Program (Gr. 8 - 12)
Lost Lagoon is an urban treasure trove! Learn about the species that call this area of Stanley Park home and their interactions with the downtown core.
How do human and environmental systems interconnect in Vancouver? Dive into what makes a healthy urban ecosystem and how biodiversity and climate change affect Stanley Park. This fun and informational program will ignite curiosity for any high-schooler.
Read the Urban Ecosystems Teacher Information Package for information on curriculum connections, meeting location, preparing for the program and more.
Self-Guided Tour: Discovery Kit (Gr. 3 - 7)
Are you as big as an eagle? What lives at Lost Lagoon? Do herons have an easy life? Do salmon visit Stanley Park? Discover the answers to these questions and more while leading your own adventure with our easy to use Discovery Kit.
Bring your class for a self-guided half-day Park program or extend your field trip for $40 for the day. This is a great option for two classes from one school who want to share a bus.
The Discovery Kit is a backpack containing:
Read the Discovery Kit Teacher Information Package for more information on where to pick up the kit and preparing for the program.
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Full-day Field Trips
Are you interested in making the most of your field trip by turning it into a full day adventure? Our discovery kit rentals perfectly complement our guided field trips, providing you with a wealth of materials to enhance your time at Stanley Park.
This option is also ideal for those looking to maximize expensive bus rentals. Book both our morning and afternoon guided programs, and one discovery kit, and bring two classes to Stanley Park. While one of your classes is engaged in our guided program, the other can discover the many wonders of Stanley Park's ecosystems with the help of our Discovery Kits.
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Contact
Email: enviroed@stanleyparkecology.ca
Phone: (604)-257-6908 ext: 103
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