Adult & Teen 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.
Public Programs
The World of Mushrooms – FULL
Saturday, October 19 from 1 pm to 2:30 pm
Join artist and mycologist Annie Bulman, founder of FunGal.ca, for an immersive mushroom identification walk through the forest. During this guided walk, you’ll learn to identify various mushroom species, explore their ecological roles, and discover the fascinating world of fungi. Whether you’re a seasoned mycophile or a curious beginner, come GET MUSHED with us and deepen your connection to the forest!
Ages 15+. $12 per person (+GST).
Walking the Mycelial Web – FULL
Sunday, October 20 from 12 to 1 pm
Trace mycelial webs through the forest with mycologist Willoughby Arevalo. Encounter and observe fungi with multiple senses to try to understand their worlds, lifeways, relationships and behaviour. This program will include basic principles of mushroom identification based on features visible with the naked eye, helping you be able to recognize mushroom form groups and work towards learning important genera and species.
Ages 15+. $12 per person (+GST).
Beautiful Bats
Sunday, October 27 from 1 to 2 pm
Join the Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society to learn about bats, one of the most misunderstood creatures on our planet! This indoor presentation covers the two different types of bats, echolocation, adaptations, anatomy, tips for local bat conservation, and the importance of healthy bat populations for our planet.
Ages 5+ with an adult. By donation.
Fall Gardening Workshops
Learn from local gardening experts and prepare your garden for the fall, winter, and the coming spring. This program is a partnership between the Edible Garden Project and the District of North Vancouver. Please consider donating to the Edible Garden Project and/or the Ecology Centre to help us keep running these free programs.
Ecological Garden Design
Saturday, October 12 from 10 am to 11:30 am
Ecology Centre
Start your spring garden planning with a look at temperate rainforest ecosystems and what they can teach us about garden design. Learn how soil, water, plants, and animals connect with and support each other in a forest and garden setting, and discover how to replicate this in your own garden. Walk through Lynn Canyon Park and consider how local ecosystems can inform your garden design.
Ages 15+. By donation.
Winter Craft Workshops
Join us for an afternoon of crafting with complimentary hot beverages and treats.
Crafting Cards
Saturday, November 16 from 1 to 2 pm
Create a winter-themed card to take home or give to a friend!
Ages 5+ with an adult. $12 per person (+GST for ages 15+) or free for Ecology Centre members. Please consider donating an additional $10 per person to cover the cost of supplies.
Felting Ornaments
Saturday, November 23 from 1 to 2 pm
Are you looking for a cozy winter craft? Create a temperate rainforest animal or tree out of wool roving using needle felting techniques.
Ages 7+ with an adult. $12 per person (+GST for ages 15+) or free for Ecology Centre members. Please consider donating an additional $10 per person to cover the cost of supplies.
Fused Glass Ornaments
Saturday, November 30 from 2:30 to 3:30 pm
Learn the art of fused glass and create an animal or plant-themed ornament to decorate your home or give to a friend! All ornaments will be fired in a kiln after the workshop and ready for pickup at the Ecology Centre anytime starting Saturday, December 7.
Ages 15+*. $12 per person (+GST). Please consider donating an additional $10 per person to cover the cost of supplies.
Find our family fused glass workshop on our children’s programs page.