OWL offers guided tours for the public to come see many of their Permanent Residents (hours are listed below). You will learn how they came to be at the facility, the jobs they perform at the centre, and about the different species of raptors you can find in British Columbia.
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Show your love for Mother Earth by helping to rid the park of invasive plant species. This is a family-friendly event and everyone is welcome to join in the invasive plant pull, stop by the educational booths, and enjoy activities hosted by local environmental and other organizations. Earth Day at
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The Greenheart TreeWalk will spark your adventurous spirit as you navigate suspended walkways and tree platforms high above the forest floor. Located in the heart of the UBC Botanical Garden, the 310m long tree-top canopy walkway hangs from huge Douglas firs, Red cedars, and Grand firs, many of which are
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Unfortunately, the Botanica Tulip Festival is cancelled for 2025 due to field damage. The Botanica Tulip Festival is back this year in Chilliwack! Featuring nearly 2 million bulbs, 14 acres of fields, and an enchanting ferris wheel (with complimentary rides). This is also the largest U-Pick field in the Fraser
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Have you experienced the beautiful gardens of Darts Hill? The place is a combination of forest pathways, intricate gardens, and wide open grass. It is a great place for kids to explore and learn about plants and gardening. Admission is by donation (and there is no nearby ATM so come
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The Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival is back this year! On Sunday, April 6 from 11 am – 4 pm, festival attendees are invited to enjoy a range of cultural performances, view exhibits and demonstrations featuring local Japanese artisans, and picnic under the blossoms of the cherry trees in the park
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Taking place on the last Saturday of every month, Super Saturdays is a series of public programs geared towards families. There are lots of activities that explore different features of the Fraser River, from its booming economy to its diverse ecosystem! This weekend, visit the Fraser River Discovery Centre all
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River Basin Days is a monthly series of outdoor public programs geared toward families.  Our staff will guide you through 1-hour of activities, experiments, and art projects as we learn about the biodiversity of the Fraser River. March 8: The Five Senses Date: March 8, 2025 Time: 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Have you ever wondered about the plants and animals that surround you every day? How do they move? What do they eat? How do they grow? The first Saturday of each month, the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is hosting NatureClub events looking at everything from creepy crawlies to the
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Fall in love with the diversity of life as you explore 20,000 square feet of exhibits, visit the Allan Yap Teaching Lab, and stare through the jaws of the largest creature ever to live on Earth—the blue whale. The museum puts UBC’s natural history collections, with more than two million
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