BMN Event Calendar

Summer Evening Botany Walk #1 at Colony Farm Park

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Join other BMN members for a series of evening botanizing walks. Six gentle walks are planned over the summer months, where we’ll learn how to identify plants from each other and our guide books. There is no leader for these walks. We will go rain or shine, only hail will stop us. No need to register – just show up at the appointed time and place, bearing whatever plant guidebooks you own or can borrow. Meet at 7 pm in the parking lot by the Community Gardens (at the end of Colony Farm Road). We’ll walk along the dike towards the Ducks Unlimited pond. Washroom facility available.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Knotweed Removal at DeBoville Slough

Sat, 19 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700

It’s time again to remove knotweed from DeBoville Slough. Wear sturdy shoes; bring work gloves and drinking water. See the Friends of DeBoville Slough's "website":http://www.fodbs.org for more info. From 9am to noon

"Familiar Five" Waterbirds at Burnaby Lake

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:30:00 -0700

Join a park interpreter for a short walk in Burnaby Lake Regional Park to get to know five familiar water birds. Meet at the Burnaby Lake Nature House located at 4519 Piper Avenue off Winston Street. From 10:30 – 11 am. Free parking and no charge for the event.

Buntzen Lake Loop Hike

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700

On sunny weekends Buntzen Lake can be a very busy place, but we will avoid the crowds by sticking to the lesser travelled Academy and Lakeview trails. We will begin on the Academy Trail, following it north along the east side of the lake. This trail runs through lush second-growth forest and then traces the edge of a power line right-of-way. The open stretch allows for fine views of Buntzen Ridge and, more distantly, Mounts Seymour, Elsay, and Bishop. It also provides a good opportunity to spot birds in the low shrubs beneath the power line, as well as in the wood margin. Recent sightings along the trail have included rufous hummingbird, pileated woodpecker, black-capped chickadee, Pacific wren, American robin, orange-crowned warbler. (Earlier in the year, I saw redpoll.) After dipping down to North Beach, which has a nice view of the length of the lake, we will return via the Lakeview Trail, heading south along the west side of the lake. Like the Academy Trail, this trail runs for much of its length through gorgeous second growth. It is also partly defined by many interesting natural rock walls. Once again we will finish by crossing a power line once or twice, the crossings providing fine views both north and south. If time and interest permit, we may continue along the west side of the lake’s arm to Anmore and then use the lower portion of the Academy Trail to complete our circuit; otherwise, we will cross the floating bridge and head straight for the parking lot. Roundtrip distance (for the longer route) is approximately 12 km (7.5 mi) with an elevation gain of 250 m (820 ft). Meet at 9:00 am. Return 2:00 pm. For more information contact Ian (604-939-4039)

SFU Open House 2012.

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:00:00 -0700

Welcome to Simon Fraser University's Open House 2012. An exciting day full of interesting things to see and do, artistic performances and educational demonstrations and explorations at SFU's Burnaby Mountain campus on Saturday, May 26, 2012, from 11:00am - 4:00pm, rain or shine. The university's doors are open to all to showcase the spirit and essence of Simon Fraser University. Programs and staff from all campuses will participate at the event. For more info, click "here":http://www.sfu.ca/openhouse/2012.html.

Lazuli Bunting Walks at Colony Farm Park

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0700

It’s time to enjoy the lazuli buntings and other beautiful songbirds at Colony Farm Park. Join experienced birders Dave Schutz and Lee Harding for a tour at Colony Farm. Meet in the grassy area beside the parking lot at the end of Colony Farm Road in Coquitlam. Metro Vancouver Parks will also have displays that describe their new plans for sustainability at Colony Farm along with an opportunity for public input. Free. Tours start at 9 am and again at 3pm.

Woodland Walk Trail Maintenance

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700

To prepare for the public hike in June, we need to check out the trail and do some brush clearing. It is an easy to moderate hike. Some tools will be supplied, but if you have loppers or hand pruners please bring them. Roundtrip distance is 7 km (4.4 mi) with an elevation gain of 200 m (650 ft). Please contact Ian (604-939-4039) for meeting place and time or for more info.

Riverview Tours and Tea to Celebrate 20 Years of RHCS

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 13:00:00 -0700

The June 3rd tour of Riverview's glorious heritage trees will include a celebration of 20 years of work by the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society to preserve the Riverview Lands. A guided tree tour at 1 pm and a heritage building walk (led by Don Gillespie) at 2 pm are planned, plus a tea tent from 1 - 4pm. All are welcome. Free. For more information, see the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society's website) or phone 604.290.9910. Meet on the uphill side of the Henry Esson Young (HEY) Building. For additional information click here. Banners and signs will be in place to lead you through the site. Riverview Hospital is located at 2601 Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam: To reach HEY building take Holly Drive through the hospital grounds, then go uphill on Oak Crescent, and the HEY is on your right on Kalmia Drive. Find parking, and meet at the front door. Buses do go through the grounds (#177). Ask to be let off at Holly Dr and Lilac, or Holly Dr and Sorrel, and walk uphill to Kalmia. Note: Special tours for groups can be arranged by contacting trees (AT) rhcs (DOT) org, Mary at 604-939-7769 or Norma at 604-942-7378, or leave a message at 604-290-9910.

Summer Evening Botany Walk #2 at Woodhaven Swamp

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Join other BMN members for a series of evening botanizing walks. Six gentle walks are planned over the summer months, where we’ll learn how to identify plants from each other and our guide books. There is no leader for these walks. We will go rain or shine, only hail will stop us. No need to register – just show up at the appointed time and place, bearing whatever plant guidebooks you own or can borrow. Meet in the Woodhaven Swamp parking lot at 7 pm (located along the road to Belcarra Regional Park). Washroom facility available. If you’re late arriving, we’ll be going clockwise around the looped trail. THE PARK GATES CLOSE AT 9 PM, so we’ll end this walk around 8:30 pm.

Free Woodland Walk Public Hike on Burke Mtn

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700

To celebrate the 17th anniversary of the protection of Pinecone-Burke as a new provincial park, we will host an easy to moderate hike on the Woodland Walk trail. This hike will depart from the Harper Road trailhead. On this outing we will travel through a lovely mature second growth forest and view a beautiful waterfall. You should be prepared to cross a creek by boulder-hopping, though there will be help in crossing safely. Roundtrip distance is 7 km (4.4 mi) with an elevation gain of 200 m (650 ft). Watch our website for the departure time and other details.

Colony Farm Park Association Annual General Meeting at Colony Farm Park

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:00:00 -0700

The AGM will start at 7 pm. Following the business portion of the meeting, Metro Vancouver staff will be on hand to discuss the new draft sustainability plan for Colony Farm. This should provide another opportunity to discuss these plans with staff on a more informal basis. At dusk, we will move over to the bunkhouse to count bats. BMN is a group member of the CFPA and BMN members are most welcome to attend this meeting

Solstice PoCo Trail Cycle

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:00:00 -0700

To welcome the first day of summer and to celebrate the longest day of the year we would like to offer an evening cycle trip of the PoCo Trail. This is a 26 km flat route circuit that takes in the Coquitlam River, Colony Farm, Fraser River, Pitt River, DeBoville Slough and Hyde Creek. Meet at 6pm. Return 9:30pm. Please contact Ian (604-939-4039) for more info.

Summer Evening Botany Walk #3 in Miller Park Ravine

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Join other BMN members for a series of evening botanizing walks. Six gentle walks are planned over the summer months, where we’ll learn how to identify plants from each other and our guide books. There is no leader for these walks. We will go rain or shine, only hail will stop us. No need to register – just show up at the appointed time and place, bearing whatever plant guidebooks you own or can borrow. Meet at 7 pm in the parking lot on Oakview Street, Coquitlam. No washrooms available..

Summer Evening Botany Walk #4 at the foot of Burnaby Mountain

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Join other BMN members for a series of evening botanizing walks. Six gentle walks are planned over the summer months, where we’ll learn how to identify plants from each other and our guide books. There is no leader for these walks. We will go rain or shine, only hail will stop us. No need to register – just show up at the appointed time and place, bearing whatever plant guidebooks you own or can borrow. Meet at 7 pm at the end of North Road on the border between Port Moody and Burnaby. There is a small parking area here, and street parking is available along Garrow Drive in PoMo's Glenayre subdivision. No washrooms.

Summer Evening Botany Walk #5 at the Ioco Townsite

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Join other BMN members for a series of evening botanizing walks. Six gentle walks are planned over the summer months, where we’ll learn how to identify plants from each other and our guide books. There is no leader for these walks. We will go rain or shine, only hail will stop us. No need to register – just show up at the appointed time and place, bearing whatever plant guidebooks you own or can borrow. Meet at 7 pm on 4th Avenue, near the old Community Centre. No washrooms.

Summer Evening Botany Walk #6 at Mundy Park

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Join other BMN members for a series of evening botanizing walks. Six gentle walks are planned over the summer months, where we’ll learn how to identify plants from each other and our guide books. There is no leader for these walks. We will go rain or shine, only hail will stop us. No need to register – just show up at the appointed time and place, bearing whatever plant guidebooks you own or can borrow. Meet at 7 pm in the parking lot of the Mariner Way entrance, at the head of Chilko Drive. Washroom facility available.