The night will begin with a talk by biologist Kate Fremlin, who will present an ‘ecological risk assessment’ concerning the use of bromadiolone rat poison and its risk to owls. Following Kate’s talk, a representative from OWL (Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society) will talk about raptors and their rehabilitation. He’ll be accompanied by an actual owl, a ‘resident education bird’ from the rehab centre!
Program is free, but please register at library 604-929-3727, ex. 8166., or by email.

Held at North Vancouver’s Parkgate Library
Location is 3675 Banff Crt., off Mt Seymour Road in Parkgate shopping area.

As a tribute to the end of spring and to celebrate one of the longest days of the year, we would like to offer an evening cycle trip. Due to a portion of the PoCo Trail being closed until further notice, we will do an alternative 18 km reasonably flat route. It will be a circuit that takes in the Coquitlam River from David Avenue to Pitt River Road and a loop around Town Centre Park. If the PoCo Trail reopens, we will do the 26 km flat route. Meet at 6:00 pm. Return 9:30 pm. Please contact Ian (604. 939. 4039) for more info.

NOTE: You must be a BMN member to participate in this event due to our insurance liability and Metro Vancouver Regional Park’s requirements.

You can learn more about the bats in our area by joining the BMN bat team on a bat monitoring outing. The outing begins with a brief introduction about the bats. Then, when the sun begins to set, we form small teams to count the bats as they leave their roosts and fly around the area. We generally are out for about three hours as there is about one-half hour travel time to and from the site from our car pooling location.

To confirm and to get details about the meeting location, contact John Saremba by email at johnsaremba@gmail.com or phone at 604.945.0318. The outing will be rescheduled if it is raining or very windy. Check the web site for updates.

As it can get cool in the evening, it is recommended to bring along a jacket and to wear closed footwear. A headlamp or flashlight, and some insect repellent are useful to have.

This event was originally scheduled for June 12 and was rescheduled to June 22.

NOTE: You must be a BMN member to participate in this event due to our insurance liability and Metro Vancouver Regional Park’s requirements.

You can learn more about the bats in our area by joining the BMN bat team on a bat monitoring outing. The outing begins with a brief introduction about the bats. Then, when the sun begins to set, we form small teams to count the bats as they leave their roosts and fly around the area. We generally are out for about two hours.

To confirm and to get details about the meeting location, contact John Saremba by email at johnsaremba@gmail.com or phone at 604.945.0318. The outing will be rescheduled if it is raining or very windy. Check the web site for updates.

As it can get cool in the evening, it is recommended to bring along a jacket and to wear closed footwear. A headlamp or flashlight, and some insect repellent are useful to have.

Join other BMN members for a series of summer evening botany walks. Bring your guidebook and sketch pad for a series of five gentle walks, all starting at 7:00 PM and lasting about 1.5 hours. These are not guided walks. Instead, we’ll learn how to identify trailside plants from our guidebooks and each other.  The walks will go rain or shine, unless the weather is really bad. Check the BMN website for a cancellation notice before you head out.  All participants will be required to sign the BMN liability waiver. No need to register – just show up at the appointed time (7 PM) and place.

Walk #4:  Woodhaven Trail, Belcarra Regional Park

Meet in the Woodhaven Swamp parking lot at 7 PM (located along the road to Belcarra Regional Park). This walk will not go around the swamp, but instead we will cross the road to follow Woodhaven Trail. The initial portion of this trail has some gentle ups and downs. It eventually leads to Sasamat Lake, but we will not get anywhere as far as that. Lovely second growth through here, and some open areas under power lines.  Washroom facility (outhouse) available.  THE PARK GATES CLOSE AT 9 PM, so we’ll end this walk sharply at 8:30 pm.

This half-day trip is organized by Nature Vancouver, but BMN members are welcome to join in. They will be birding at Grant Narrows along the Pitt River Dyke from Grant Narrows to Catbird Slough. The grass may be long and in morning, usually wet.  Appropriate footwear is advised. Expected species are American Redstart, Bullock’s Oriole, Eastern Kingbird, Gray Catbird, and Band-tailed Pigeon. When birding in the Polder in June expect the unexpected. Meet the leader at 08:15 in the Grant Narrows’ parking lot (where the boat launch is located). Carpools will be arranged from there to the starting point at Catbird Slough.

This evening of exercise and hiking will take in the steep uphill trek on the Coquitlam Crunch Trail. There will be a chance for great views and time will be taken to enjoy the vegetation and wildlife in the area. Roundtrip distance is 6 km with an elevation gain of 260 m. Meet at 6:00 pm. Return approximately 8:00 pm. Please contact Terry (604. 942. 1626) for more info.

Join other BMN members for a series of summer evening botany walks. Bring your guidebook and sketch pad for a series of five gentle walks, all starting at 7:00 PM and lasting about 1.5 hours. These are not guided walks. Instead, we’ll learn how to identify trailside plants from our guidebooks and each other. The walks will go rain or shine, unless the weather is really bad. Check the BMN website for a cancellation notice before you head out.  All participants will be required to sign the BMN liability waiver. No need to register – just show up at the appointed time (7 PM) and place

Walk #5:Ioco Townsite, Port Moody

Meet where 4th Avenue intersects with Ioco Road, near the old Groceteria Community Hall. There is a nice mix here of native plants and escapees from the old gardens and, at this time of year, a chance of hearing nighthawks overhead. No washrooms.

NOTE: You must be a BMN member to participate in this event due to our insurance liability and Metro Vancouver Regional Park’s requirements.

You can learn more about the bats in our area by joining the BMN bat team on a bat monitoring outing. The outing begins with a brief introduction about the bats. Then, when the sun begins to set, we form small teams to count the bats as they leave their roosts and fly around the area. We generally are out for about two hours.

To confirm and to get details about the meeting location, contact John Saremba by email at johnsaremba@gmail.com or phone at 604.945.0318. The outing will be rescheduled if it is raining or very windy. Check the web site for updates.

As it can get cool in the evening, it is recommended to bring along a jacket and to wear closed footwear. A headlamp or flashlight, and some insect repellent are useful to have.

Join the Friends of DeBoville Slough and the City of Coquitlam for a morning of good exercise while helping the environment. We will be working to control the invasive plant, Japanese knotweed. We will meet at the kiosk on the north side of the slough at 9AM. Wear sturdy footwear, and dress for the weather as we go rain or shine. If it is hot and sunny don’t forget the sunscreen and water. The Friends of DeBoville Slough will supply tools but if you have a favourite pair of hand clippers or loppers, feel free to bring them along. As there is a waiver to sign, anyone under the age of 19 will need a parent or guardian to sign.

More details coming soon!