What we’re about
We hold meetings most Thursday evenings with a lecture and discussion. We also host frequent field trips for members to get out into Nature and learn more about this wonderful world we live in.
Members of Nature Vancouver have been working for more than 100 years to promote the enjoyment of nature, to educate ourselves and others about the natural world and to preserve and protect natural areas in the vicinity of Vancouver.
Visit us at https://naturevancouver.ca/ to learn more and e-mail info@naturevancouver.ca if you have any further questions. If you like our events please consider becoming an official member of Nature Vancouver here: https://naturevancouver.ca/membership/
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Landscape As MuseNeeds location
Location: Pacific Spirit Regional Park
Organizers: Jean-Michel Besquet and Niamh McCandlessThis Field Trip is immersive in the contemplation of Nature using media and art as spiritual guides.
This Field Trip involves painting, drawing, the written word, music and dance insofar as the venue allows.
We meet to sketch elements of nature: sky, clouds, trees, rocks, grass, shrubs, foliage, water, and horizons.
No special skill or experience is necessary. We assist as needed.
We promote a contemplative, expressive and collaborative journey.
Please register for this trip with niamhfrancesburns@gmail.com. It is open to everyone. We limit the total number to 15 participants with priority for NV members. Accessibility may vary with the venue. This event will have an “Easy“ difficulty level. Details such as the exact location will be emailed to participants who have registered with Niamh.
- Living with Coyotes:How we can improve our relationship with our wild neighboursLink visible for attendees
No animal species has received more publicity in Vancouver since 2020 than coyotes. From the attacks on humans in Stanley Park in 2020-2021 to the recent viral footage showing coyote pups in a suburban yard, they are frequently in the news and on our minds, but how much do we really know about them? More importantly, how much do we know about how to get along with them? This presentation will begin with an introduction to coyote biology before shifting to an in-depth discussion about how to avoid conflicts with coyotes in the city. We will discuss (1) the effects of wildlife feeding by humans, (2) best practices for keeping pets safe, (3) what to do when you see a coyote, (4) lessons learned from the attacks in Stanley Park, and more. All you need to bring is an open mind and any questions you have about coyotes!
Nathan Lewis' natural fascination with animals led him to begin a career in wildlife research, through which he has studied several species, from snails to squirrels, and now coyotes. He is now doing a PhD at UBC with the Department of Zoology and recently led a research project focused on determining what likely contributed to the coyote attacks on humans in Stanley Park in 2020-2021. He is currently working on several other coyote-focused projects, both in Vancouver and across North America. Researching such a charismatic but controversial species has helped him realize the importance of working with the community to improve our collective understanding of how to appreciate wildlife while keeping ourselves and the wildlife safe.
Follow Nathan's photography and education-based instagram account (@fieldnotesbynathan), where he shares photos, fun facts, and tips for how to avoid negative interactions with all sorts of animals.
