Our activities include Hiking, Nature Walks, Birding, Bat Monitoring, Botanizing, Education and Outreach, Conservation and Monthly Meetings featuring informative guest speakers.
Non-members are welcome to participate in these activities as a way to preview our club and meet our friendly members prior to joining our group.
Burke Mountain Naturalists (BMN) was formed in 1989 by local residents interested in enjoying nature, encouraging nature awareness, and conserving local green spaces.
We are a club based in Coquitlam, BC, with a focus on the enjoyment and awareness of nature through activities and education.
Whether you are starting your exploration of nature in the Tri-Cities area (Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam) or are an experienced naturalist, we invite you to join us. Meet people who share your interests such as hiking, walking, birding, nature appreciation, and conservation.
Come as a guest and drop in to one of our monthly meetings, or participate in an scheduled activity,to learn more about us.
While you are in a regional park, snap a picture of the species you spot and add them to Metro Vancouver Parks’ iNat “project”. There are some nice prizes from the Museum of Anthropology for participants. For more info, see The Pacific Parklands webpage.
Nature Identification for Beginners –VIRTUAL
This is a free presentation sponsored by the City of Coquitlam. Registration is required.
Join Ian McArthur for an interactive evening to learn about what you are seeing while walking & hiking in the local forests. With over 35 years of experience hiking local trails, Ian will explain ways you can enrich your outing by being able to identify native plants, trees, birds, and animals. This course is perfect for beginner naturalists.
Please contact Ian (imcart@telus.net) for more info.
To register check out the Adult Outdoor Recreation Education programs on the City of Coquitlam website or use the link below.
This is the second in a three-part series of webinars hosted by Coquitlam Search & Rescue and Arc’teryx Metrotown.
PLAYING IT SAFE
Topics covered:
– Common hiking hazards & hotspots in the Lower Mainland terrain
– Leave No Trace principles
– Rescue 101: When and how to call, rescue avoidance, raising the alert
– What happens during a SAR call
– Steve’s personal anecdotes (time permitted)
– Q&A
Free, but registration required.
Several BMN members and friends have been conducting twice weekly bird counts along the walking trails that remain open to the public during Trans Mountain’s pipeline assembly work: the Colony Farm Road Trail that parallels the entrance road, and the trail just north of the Forensic Institute leading over to the worksite. We do timed surveys at seven stations along this route, identifying and counting all birds within 50m of each station. We’ve all learned a lot! And had lots of fun in the process. Victoria Otton and the Band of Birders will present some of the highlights so far.
Hiking Safety & Techniques – VIRTUAL
This is a free presentation sponsored by the City of Coquitlam. Registration is required.
Join Ian McArthur for an interactive evening to get prepared for the upcoming hiking season. With over 35 years of experience hiking local trails, Ian will highlight the ten essential items that should be in your hiking backpack, provide tips to get ready for a hike and discuss ways to keep safe while on the trails. This course is perfect for new and experienced hikers.
Please contact Ian (imcart@telus.net) for more info.
To register check out the Adult Outdoor Recreation Education programs on the City of Coquitlam website or use the link below.
This is the third in a three-part series of webinars hosted by Coquitlam Search & Rescue and Arc’teryx Metrotown.
FINDING YOUR WAY
Topics covered:
– Technology + basic orientation/route-finding for the outdoors
– Comparison of cell phone apps, GPS devices, PLB’s, avalanche transceivers
– Technology fallibility and mitigation strategies + low tech back up plans
– Q&A
Free, but registration required.
Where to Hike in the Tri-Cities – VIRTUAL
This is a free presentation sponsored by the City of Coquitlam. Registration is required.
Join Ian McArthur for an interactive evening and learn where the best local places are to hike. With over 35 years of experience hiking local trails, Ian will discuss routes for a variety of comfort and experience levels, while showcasing possible trails for those wanting to expand their knowledge. He will even let you in on some local hidden gems – you don’t want to miss it! Presentation is geared for novice and intermediate hikers.
Please contact Ian (imcart@telus.net) for more info.
To register check out the Adult Outdoor Recreation Education programs on the City of Coquitlam website or use the link below.
Backpacking and Wilderness Camping – VIRTUAL
This is a free presentation sponsored by the City of Coquitlam. Registration is required.
Join Ian McArthur for an interactive evening to learn what to carry and how to be prepared to stay one or multiple nights in the woods. With over 35 years of experience hiking and backpacking, Ian will explain possible food choices, items that should be in your backpack and how to use them. He wants your trip to be enjoyable and to keep safe while on the trails. This course is perfect for new and experienced backpackers.
Please contact Ian (imcart@telus.net) for more info.
To register check out the Adult Outdoor Recreation Education programs on the City of Coquitlam website or use the link below.
Learn more about the benefits and fascinating interconnections of native plants from Josh Thompson at our June 10th club meeting. Josh is a Director of the Native Bee Society of BC, and he owns and operates a small nursery devoted to native plants in Port Coquitlam called PlanBee.
Tri-Cities Nature Photos and Stories – VIRTUAL
This is a free presentation sponsored by the City of Coquitlam. Registration is required.
Join Ian McArthur for an interactive evening sharing photos and stories from the local forests. With over 35 years of experience hiking local trails, Ian will moderate the evening and share his knowledge of submitted photos. Be prepared to submit a maximum of three of your own natural themed photos and be willing to talk to the group, ask questions or just join the conversation. Registrants will be contacted prior to start of program for photo submissions.
Please contact Ian (imcart@telus.net) for more info.
To register check out the Adult Outdoor Recreation Education programs on the City of Coquitlam website or use the link below.
