CANCELLED - Wildlife Weeks 2020- Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
*The event has already taken place on this date: Thu, 03/26/2020
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All the events are held at the Ecology Centre.
Plan to arrive early as space is limited and tickets for seating are on a first-come basis.
Great Snakes and Remarkable Reptiles
Sunday, March 15, noon to 4 pm - Open House
Presenter: Westcoast Reptile Education Society
The suggested donation is $2 per person or $5 per family.
It's cool to be cold at the Ecology Centre! Meet a variety of snakes and lizards and you'll discover they're warmer than you think.
Swoop and Soar - Birds of Prey
Monday, March 16, 1 pm
Presenter: OWL Rescue
The suggested donation is $2 per person or $5 per family.
The volunteers at OWL are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of raptors. Meet two non-releasable birds of prey and learn about OWL's efforts to save injured raptors.
Our Wild Neighbours
Tuesday, March 17, 1 pm
Presenter: Marcy Potter of the Fur-Bearers
The suggested donation is $2 per person or $5 per family.
We share our city with all kinds of wonderful wildlife. Let's find out how to peacefully co-exist with beavers, coyotes, raccoons, skunks and many other animals so we can become better neighbours.
The Caterpillar and Pollywog - Black Light Puppet Show
Friday, March 20. Shows begin at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, and 1:00 pm.
Presenter: The Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre Puppeteers
The suggested donation is $2 per person or $5 per family.
Katie the Caterpillar knows she has a spectacular future, while Tom the Pollywog is happy to follow Katie's lead. Families will enjoy meeting Katie, Tom and all their pond pals in this whimsical black light puppet show.
Wild About Mason Bees
Monday, March 23, 10:30 am
Presenter: Taren Urquhart
The suggested donation is $2 per person or $5 per family.
As pollinators of flowering plants, native bees play an important role in the environment and in our food production. Buzz to the Ecology Centre and learn how to identify mason bees, discover what makes their life cycle so fascinating, and build a bee house.
Night Flyers
Tuesday, March 24, 1:00 pm
Presenter: Kirk Miles of BC Community Bat Program
The suggested donation is $2 per person or $5 per family.
Bats are astounding! Find out about their amazing night-flying, bug-catching abilities and discover how you can help the bats living in your neighbourhood.
The Bear Essentials
Thursday, March 26. 10:30 am
Presenter: North Shore Black Bear Society
The suggested donation is $2 per person or $5 per family.
Black bears are part of our unique temperate rainforest ecosystem. This family friendly presentation will help you decode the mysteries of bear behaviour and become a considerate citizen of bear country.
City Salmon
Thursday, March 26, 1:00 pm
Presenter: Fernando Lessa
The suggested donation is $2 per person or $5 per family.
Journey with "outdoor storyteller" Fernando Lessa into the watery world of Vancouver's rivers and streams. Discover urban salmon and other creek creatures that depend on clean water and be inspired to protect our local waterways.
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