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.
The Rivers and Trails Festival cannot run again this year, but here’s an activity that aligns with the values of World Rivers Day – help clean up our small corner of the planet!
Rivers & Trails Clean-up 2021
September 26, 2021
Lions Park
Two 60-min shifts, 11 AM & 12:30 PM
City of PoCo staff will provide all required supplies, a safety orientation, and arrange for collected litter to be collected. Special care will be taken to ensure everyone stays socially-distanced while participating in the river clean up.
Hot beverages and snacks will also be provided.
Here is the link to register:
Registration is required and limited based on supplies and in order to comply with current Public Health Orders.
As part of its annual RiverFest celebration, the Fraser River Discovery Centre is delighted to welcome back Dr. Rob Butler for a presentation on migratory birds arriving in the Fraser Estuary this fall.
The Fraser River is home to a diverse range of migratory and resident birds throughout the year. As the days grow cooler and shorter, the river Estuary becomes a temporary rest-stop for thousands of migratory birds heading South along the Pacific Flyway. To discuss this mass migration, we’re excited to welcome back ornithologist, author, filmmaker, and artist Dr. Rob Butler for a virtual presentation on Tuesday, September 28th.
This is a great way to welcome our feathered friends and celebrate the marvelous biodiversity along the Fraser River!
This presentation will take place on-line, via Zoom. Registration is free, but donations to the FRDC are welcome! After registering on Eventbrite, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting on Sept 28th.
To register for this free on-line event, visit the Eventbrite listing here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/riverfest-2021-birds-of-the-fraser-estuary-with-dr-rob-butler-registration-170378707300
For more information about all the RiverFest activities and workshops planned, please visit: https://fraserriverdiscovery.org/riverfest/
Whether you’re just getting to know the birds in your backyard or are on the lookout for rarities, grab your binoculars and join a park interpreter to watch the seasonal changes of birds at Burnaby Lake.
Hosted by Metro Vancouver Parks.
This free event is open to everyone aged 15+.
Registration is required.
Two easy ways to register –
Online: metrovancouveronline.org
Call: 604-432-6359
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This is the last of three tree tours that have re-started, after almost two years! Join the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society for a guided walking tour of some of the magnificent trees on the Riverview Hospital lands. Riverview is now known as Səmiq̓wəʔelə — pronounced “Suh-MEE-kwuh-EL-uh”.
This walk will be led by professional arborist and tree enthusiast James Bobick, and will last about two hours, depending on weather and walkers’ preference. Dress for the weather, and wear comfy shoes or boots. Walks go rain or shine. Children to adults welcome. Dogs on leash are also welcome.
Cheer on the salmon returning home to spawn in Kanaka Creek. Check out a salmon dissection and chat with fisheries experts from the Bell-Irving Hatchery.
This free event is suitable for all ages.
Registration required. Register as a household or group of up to 6 people.
Sign up for one of the 30-minute time slots.
Two easy ways to register –
Online: metrovancouveronline.org
Call: 604-432-6359
Presented with Kanaka Education & Environmental Partnership Society and hosted by Metro Vancouver Parks.
Cheer on the salmon returning home to spawn in Kanaka Creek. Check out a salmon dissection and chat with fisheries experts from the Bell-Irving Hatchery.
This free event is suitable for all ages.
Registration required. Register as a household or group of up to 6 people.
Sign up for one of the 30-minute time slots.
Two easy ways to register –
Online: metrovancouveronline.org
Call: 604-432-6359
Presented with Kanaka Education & Environmental Partnership Society and hosted by Metro Vancouver Parks.
Whether you’re just getting to know the birds in your backyard or are on the lookout for rarities, grab your binoculars and join a park interpreter to watch the seasonal changes of birds at Burnaby Lake.
Hosted by Metro Vancouver Parks.
This free event is open to everyone aged 15+.
Registration is required.
Two easy ways to register –
Online: metrovancouveronline.org
Call: 604-432-6359
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Use binoculars and a field guide to identify and report findings during this winter bird count. Learn basic birding skills at this delightful Christmas tradition.
Ages 8 – 14
BURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK, Burnaby
Presented with Burnaby Lake Park Association
Free
Registration required.
Two easy ways to register –
Online: metrovancouveronline.org
Call: 604-432-6359
