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 stories at the Ecology Centre every Friday* 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.

Solstice Storytime

Friday, December 20 from 11:00 to 11:30 am

Come on out to the Ecology Centre to celebrate the changing of the seasons. Bring along a flashlight or battery powered lantern if you have one, as this storytime is all about cozying up during the longest days of the year.

*There will be no Treetop Tales on Friday, Dec. 27, Jan. 3 or Jan. 10. 2025 Treetop Tales will resume on January 17!

Special Events

Bone Detectives

Saturday, January 25 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm

Explore the Ecology Centre’s skull and bone collection to uncover the unique adaptations of animals like bears, beavers and more!

Ages 5+ with an adult. $15 per person (+GST for ages 15+) or free for Ecology Centre Members.

Honey I Enlarged the Forest!

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

Discover the forest’s hidden wonders! Enjoy a nature walk to collect tiny treasures, then gather indoors to magnify their incredible details and explore their role in our ecosystem.

Ages 5+ with an adult. $15 per person (+GST for ages 15+) or free for Ecology Centre 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!

$15 per child, per program. Full refunds are available up until 2 weeks before each program. Non-transferable.

Feathered Frenzy

Tuesday, January 14 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Are you all a-twitter about birds? Swoop over to the Ecology Centre and fly into the world of chickadees, woodpeckers, and a whole flock of forest birds.

Animal Trackers

Tuesday, January 21 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Listen to far away sounds, inspect trees, and look way down low to discover who lives in Lynn Canyon Park.

Funky Fungi

Tuesday, January 28 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Go on a magical adventure to peek into the lives of mushrooms! Learn about the fascinating world of fungi and how these unique organisms grow and thrive.

Food Chain Fun

Tuesday, February 4 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

All animals need food to live and grow. Find out about the favourite foods of forest animals, how they try to avoid getting eaten.

Life Cycles

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

Living things go through amazing changes as they grow bigger, and some even change their whole bodies! Learn about life stages of animals and how bugs change by metamorphosis.

Happy Habitats

Tuesday, February 18 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Animals and bugs need somewhere to rest and feel safe. Learn how different critters build houses or find their homes.

Slime Time

Tuesday, February 25 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Learn all about slugs and how these incredible slimy creatures help build our forest soil.

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.

Cost per child is $15 per program. Full refunds are available up until 2 weeks before each program. Non-transferable.

Find the Signs

Saturday, January 18 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm

Tracks, scat, nibbles, and claw marks: find signs of animal activity in the park and learn how we can tell who made them!

Scurrying Squirrels – FULL

Saturday, February 22 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm

Squirrels are everywhere – gliding from tree to tree and hiding cones underground. Learn about these fluffy tree climbers and seed-munchers!