Family Programs

Read our accessibility statement, or visit the registration links below to learn how we can adapt certain programs. Please contact us if you have any feedback. Full refunds are available up to 2 weeks before each program.

Treetop Tales

Join us for nature stories at the Ecology Centre on Fridays* from 11:00 am to 11:30 am. Suitable for ages 2 and up, with an adult. No registration required. By donation, cash and card accepted. The Ecology Centre is an accessible building.

*Friday, December 19 is the last Treetop Tales of 2025! Resuming on Friday, January 9, 2026.

Special Events

Embrace Your Inner Wolf

Saturday, January 31 from 12:30 to 2 pm

Join Chavon Robertshaw, Wolf Program Coordinator and Wildlife Technician with Raincoast Conservation, for an interactive introduction to the incredible world of wolves in British Columbia. Explore what a day in the life of a wolf looks like, why wolves are essential to healthy ecosystems, and the tools researchers use to study them in the wild. Afterward, head outdoors for a guided wolf-themed walk and get hands-on experience setting up and testing a wildlife trail camera!

Ages 7-14 with an adult. $16 per child, includes 1 adult.

Honey, I Enlarged the Forest!

Sunday, February 8 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm

Enjoy a nature walk to collect tiny treasures, then gather indoors to magnify their incredible details!

Ages 5+ with an adult. $16 per person (+GST for ages 15+) or free for members.

Forest Explorers

Discover the secrets of the temperate rainforest, read stories, go on a forest walk and make a craft. All children attending must be between the ages of 2 to 5, except for babies in a carrier. These adult participation programs run both inside and outside, so dress for the weather!

$16 per child, includes 1 adult. Full refunds are available up until 2 weeks before each program. Non-transferable.

Frosty Friends

Tuesday, January 13 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Celebrate the magic of winter in the temperate rainforest! Explore how animals stay warm and play some snow-themed games.

Tall Trees

Tuesday, January 20 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

In the rainforest, plants are constantly growing up, leafing out, and falling down. Discover how plants grow and learn how they turn into soil.

Wonderful Wrigglers

Tuesday, January 27 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Let’s meet the tiny creatures that wiggle, squirm, and help the forest thrive! Search for signs of worms and other soil helpers and learn what makes them so important.

Scat, Feathers, and Bones

Tuesday, February 3 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Explore the sometimes ickier and always intriguing parts of animal life.

Storm Warning

Tuesday, February 10 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

What happens in the forest when thunder booms and lightning strikes? Learn about rainstorms, strong winds, and other kinds of weather! 

Waterfalls and Wetlands

Tuesday, February 17 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Discover the watery worlds that shape our rainforest and how streams, waterfalls, and wetlands support wildlife.

Best Buds

Tuesday, February 24 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Celebrate early spring by learning how plants and animals work together as “best buds” of the forest.

Super Senses

Tuesday, March 3 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Do you have bat ears and eagle eyes?  Learn how animals use their super senses to hunt, hide, and survive in the rainforest. Use your own senses and discover how you can watch for signs and sounds of animals in the forest.

Earth Keepers

Tuesday, March 10 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Celebrate the changing season by discovering how the earth “wakes up” in spring—explore soil, tiny sprouts, and the creatures that help care for our forest, then head outside for hands-on earth-friendly fun.

Discovery Days

Join us on a weekend family adventure in the forest! Discovery Days programs are for families with children ages 3-8. You’ll enjoy a forest walk, story, and hands-on activities as you learn about plants and animals.

$16 per child, includes 1 adult. Full refunds are available up until 2 weeks before each program. Non-transferable.

Whooo’s That? – FULL

Saturday, January 17 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm

Discover the world of owls! Learn how owls use their senses, where they live, and how they communicate.

Evergreen Exploring

Saturday, February 28 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm

Learn about the largest inhabitants of Lynn Canyon! What’s up with the trees, mosses, and lichens that stay green even in the darkest times of year? Make a craft that preserves a bit of tree to enjoy at home.

Rambunctious Raccoons – FULL

Saturday, March 14 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm

These crafty animals are frequent neighborhood visitors– find out what a day in the life of a raccoon is like!