This is Nature Vancouver’s half-day birding field trip is at Colony Farm Regional Park, but BMN members are invited along too. The target specie will be Colony Farm’s feature bird the Lazuli Bunting. Other species hoped for include Western Kingbird, Band-tailed Pigeon & American Bittern. Meet leader, Larry Cowan, in the parking area at the east-end of Colony Farm Rd. at 08:30.

The City of Coquitlam is hosting an afternoon of active outdoor games, sports and nature crafts for the children. Find out about outdoor opportunities in the community and learn outdoor preparedness tips from the experts. Ian McArthur will be at this event with a hiking display and what gear you should be carrying if you are exploring in the outdoors.

Date: Saturday, May 26
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Victoria Park, 3435 Victoria Drive

Join the Friends of DeBoville Slough for a relaxed nature walk along the north side of DeBoville Slough to the Pitt River and possibly farther. Along the way, participants will look for birds, look at plants and discuss the natural habitat of DeBoville Slough. The event will go rain or shine unless it is pouring. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear, bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at the kiosk on the north side of DeBoville Slough.

Beginner Hiking Program to Cypress Lake on Eagle Ridge  $30

This is a City of Coquitlam hike and registration (627266) is needed.

Have you ever heard of Cypress Lake, but did not know where it was or if you could do it? Here is a great four step program for you to gain confidence to accomplish your goal. We will start with a beginner’s hike and progress to an intermediate hike. Our journey to Cypress Lake will take in views of the Lower Mainland. The roundtrip distance is 12 km (6 mi) with an elevation gain of 500 m. This program will start with an evening information session and slide show followed by a short walk. We will progress with hikes in Belcarra Regional Park and in Minnekhada Park before our final hike and completing our goal. As it is not just about the destination, we will take time to enjoy what nature has to offer.

Program dates:

Wed. May 30, 7 to 9pm

Sun. June 10, 2 to 4:30pm

Sat. June 16, 8am to 1pm

Sat. June 23, 8am to 2pm

Contact Ian (604. 939. 4039) for more info.

Join BMN members Gay Mitchell and Hilary Maguire for four short morning walks. All walks start at 10am and will last about approximately 1.5 hr. Meet at the main entrance to Aquatic Centre (1210
Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Pay parking is available or take Skytrain to Lafarge Lake/Douglas Stn. Bring your binoculars if you wish. Walks go rain or shine, and the pace will be leisurely.
Thurs May 31 – Town Centre Park/Lafarge Lake circuit
Thurs June 14 – Hoy Creek north to David Ave and return
Thurs June 28 – Coquitlam River north to David Ave & return

Intermediate Hiking Program to Diez Vistas in Buntzen Lake Recreation Area  $30

This is a City of Coquitlam hike and registration (627265) is needed.

Have you ever wanted to hike Diez Vistas in the Buntzen Lake Recreation Area, but did not know if you could do it? Here is a great four step program for you to gain confidence to accomplish your goal. Diez Vistas is Spanish for “ten views” and it offers spectacular views of Vancouver’s waterways and mountains. This trail is steep at times and can be more demanding than most trail guides suggest. The roundtrip distance is 15 km (9.4 mi) with a cumulative elevation gain of 900 m. This program will start with an evening information session and slide show followed by a short hike. We will progress with hikes in Belcarra Regional Park and on Burke Mountain before our final hike and completing our goal. As it is not just about the destination, we will take time to enjoy what nature has to offer.

Program dates:

Thurs. May 31, 6:30 to 9pm

Sun. June 10, 8am to 1pm

Sun. June 17, 8am to 2pm

Sun. June 24, 8am to 3:30pm

Contact Ian (604. 939. 4039) for more info.

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 count the bats as they leave their roosts and fly around the area. You will have the opportunity to detect and identify the bat species by using an ultrasound echolocation detector.

We meet at a designated location 30 minutes before sunset and can stay for up to 30 minutes after sunset. Check the daily sunset table

To get details about the meeting location, contact Christina Saremba by email at 2sarembas@gmail.com or phone at 604.351.9643.

NOTE: The outing will be rescheduled if it is raining or very windy. Check the web site for updates.

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 count the bats as they leave their roosts and fly around the area. You will have the opportunity to detect and identify the bat species by using an ultrasound echolocation detector.

We meet at a designated location 30 minutes before sunset and can stay for up to 30 minutes after sunset. Check the daily sunset table

To get details about the meeting location, contact Christina Saremba by email at 2sarembas@gmail.com or phone at 604.351.9643.

NOTE: The outing will be rescheduled if it is raining or very windy. Check the web site for updates.

On this difficult hike we will take the BCMC Trail, which is a distance of 3 km with an elevation gain of 853 m. We will have a light lunch on the peak, then enjoy the view of the North Shore, downtown Vancouver, and UBC. We will then walk around and enjoy visiting resident grizzly bears (Grinder & Coola). We will return by the Gondola ($10 each). Meet at 8:00 am. Return 3:00 pm.

Please contact Mahasti (604. 603. 9865) for more info.

Search for migratory birds including the spectacular Lazuli Buntings on a 2-hour guided birding walk. Bring binoculars if possible. Meet in front of the Community Gardens at the end of Colony Farm Rd, Coquitlam. Presented by the Colony Farm Park Association.

The beautiful lazuli bunting.

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 count the bats as they leave their roosts and fly around the area. You will have the opportunity to detect and identify the bat species by using an ultrasound echolocation detector.

We meet at a designated location 30 minutes before sunset and can stay for up to 30 minutes after sunset. Check the daily sunset table

To get details about the meeting location, contact Christina Saremba by email at 2sarembas@gmail.com or phone at 604.351.9643.

NOTE: The outing will be rescheduled if it is raining or very windy. Check the web site for updates.

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 count the bats as they leave their roosts and fly around the area. You will have the opportunity to detect and identify the bat species by using an ultrasound echolocation detector.

We meet at a designated location 45 minutes before sunset to car pool to the destination and can stay for up to 45 minutes after sunset. Check the daily sunset table

To get details about the meeting location, contact Christina Saremba by email at 2sarembas@gmail.com or phone at 604.351.9643.

NOTE: The outing will be rescheduled if it is raining or very windy. Check the web site for updates.

To celebrate the twenty-third anniversary of the creation of Pinecone Burke Provincial Park, we will do an easy to moderate hike along the Woodland Walk Trail. On this outing we will travel through a lovely mature second-growth forest and view Saw Blade Falls. You should be prepared to cross a few small creeks by easy boulder-hopping, though there will be help in crossing safely. Roundtrip distance is 11.5 km with an elevation gain of 300 m. Meet at 8:00 am. Return 1:00 pm.

Please contact Ian (604. 939. 4039) for more info.

Want some wild fun without leaving the city? Learn how to bring more nature to Burnaby – presentations,
voyageur canoe tours, guided walks and invasive species pulls.
Meet at Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion,6871 Roberts St, Burnaby.
Info: www.metrovancouver.org (search ‘Wild about Burnaby Lake’) or www.burnabylakepark.ca
Presented with Burnaby Lake Park Association & City of Burnaby

Free, but registration required for canoe and walking tours: 604-432-6359