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Movies Under the Stars returns to Downsview Park this year! Our 9th annual movie program will be taking place by the lake. **Registration opens July 6. Please visit our website for more information.

At Orchard Rendezvous, you can enjoy a variety of games, music, and giveaways while spending time with your family and friends. The program is perfect for all ages and is a great way to unwind after a long week.

Migration Celebration uses theatre arts to honor the vital role of birds, butterflies, and animals in our ecosystems and daily lives. Join Shadowland’s arts programming for all ages, where you can create costumes and puppets, learn music and songs, share stories, experience Indigenous teachings and go on nature walks.

Every other Thursday night from June 26, Graze invites guests to browse a curated selection of produce in an easygoing plaza setting made for slow strolls and thoughtful picks.

Movies Under the Stars returns to Downsview Park this year! Our 9th annual movie program will be taking place by the lake. **Registration opens July 24. Please visit our website for more information.

At Orchard Rendezvous, you can enjoy a variety of games, music, and giveaways while spending time with your family and friends. The program is perfect for all ages and is a great way to unwind after a long week.

OSC-KN Regens: Volunteers restoring biodiversity and fostering environmental stewardship in our community.
Stop by to learn how to identify non-native invasive plants in the forest and your own garden, and easy steps you can take to slow the spread.

Join us for a community litter cleanup at Smithfield Park! Together we’ll protect our local environment by removing litter and keeping Smithfield Park healthy, clean and beautiful.

Meet your event leader in the Smithfield Park parking lot.

Healing and rejuvenating meditation in the old forest of Oakfield Provincial Park using an ancient Tibetan technique called Chulen which enables one to “extract the essence [chi] “from nature promoting healing, increased energy and rejuvenation.

Join us on August 10 at 2 PM for the walk at the Waterloo Park. Led by herbalist Julia Lebedeva, enjoy a guided nature walk, eco-crafting, and reflection on sustainable living. Ends at 4 PM with light refreshments.

Free community yoga returns to the Vancouver School Board Park every second Sunday, from June through August. No registration, no fuss, just bring a mat and be ready to feel zen under the lush canopy of the park.

Join us Sunday, Aug 10, 1–3 PM for a fun Bocce Tournament at Marita Payne Park’s Bocce Court near the baseball diamond and playground. Snacks and water provided. All skill levels welcome! come connect and play!

We’re cleaning the entire Toronto shoreline, from Mississauga to Pickering. Weather permitting, we’ll continue from where we left off the previous week.

Tree Tour & Shrub Giveaway by the LEAF Young Urban Forest Leaders. Explore the beauty of urban trees and learn about their importance in our ecosystem. French language service is available upon request. Please let us know.

Join us at Downsview Park for a FREE caregiver and toddler nature program. Connect with the natural world through hands-on outdoor activities. Registration is required for all attendees. French language service is available upon request

A time to gather together with skateboard youth from across Calgary for a night of skateboarding, a community meal, chances to win prizes, and a full skatepark litter cleanup!

Migration Celebration uses theatre arts to honor the vital role of birds, butterflies, and animals in our ecosystems and daily lives. Join Shadowland’s arts programming for all ages, where you can create costumes and puppets, learn music and songs, share stories, experience Indigenous teachings and go on nature walks.

Come learn about and directly experience the many powerful well-being benefits of accessible nature therapy! During this presentation we present impacts from 3 studies on nature programs led by disabled nature therapy guides for community members.

Come learn about and directly experience the many powerful well-being benefits of accessible nature therapy! During this program, you will be guided in adaptable nature-connection invitations.

Grab the mic and bring the summer vibes! Come sing your heart out at Plaza Karaoke, cheer on local talent, and enjoy an evening filled with music, and zero judgement. All ages and skill levels welcome.

a special summer evening of stewardship, storytelling, and community connection. As the sun begins to set, we’ll gather along the Humber River for a hands-on clean-up, restoring the land together in the soft glow of golden hour. Afterwards, settle in under the stars for a unique outdoor film screening. We’ll be showing the award-winning documentary River, paired with the short film Presence — both poetic and powerful tributes to water, land, and the communities that care for them.

Learn how to weave with natural materials, like wood and jute, and create your own piece to take home. The art project will involve wrapping and weaving natural fibres (e.g. jute) around pieces of wood, and usually takes ~30-60 minutes to complete.

With a tasting cup in hand, guests explore over 20 participating shops and galleries, sampling wines, discovering in-store surprises, and living la dolce vita, South Granville style. Tickets will be available soon!

Join us at Downsview Park for a FREE caregiver and toddler nature program. Connect with the natural world through hands-on outdoor activities. Registration is required for all attendees. Please note that this session will be held only in English.

A free arts workshop program that will focus on dance and rhythm as cultural practices that celebrate diverse cultural traditions through a shared form of creative expression.

A time to gather together with skateboard youth from across Calgary for a night of skateboarding, a community meal, chances to win prizes, and a full skatepark litter cleanup!

The Flying Machine is a 30 minute aerial and acrobatic show featuring three artists performing on stilts, aerial rope, aerial hoop and a duo dance trapeze performance.

Every other Thursday night from June 26, Graze invites guests to browse a curated selection of produce in an easygoing plaza setting made for slow strolls and thoughtful picks.

Come & enjoy a late summer afternoon of music, poetry, crafts and refreshments on Saturday, August 23rd between 2-4 p.m. under the Old Oak Tree on the west side of Waterloo Park.

Co-presented by MACA and the Uptown North Neighbourhood Association.

Dive into the world of citizen science this August. Perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages, this program invites you to contribute to real scientific research while exploring the great outdoors. French language service is available upon request.

Free community yoga returns to the Vancouver School Board Park every second Sunday, from June through August. No registration, no fuss, just bring a mat and be ready to feel zen under the lush canopy of the park.

Join us at Downsview Park for a FREE caregiver and toddler nature program. Connect with the natural world through hands-on outdoor activities. Registration is required for all attendees. Please note that this session will be held only in English.

A time to gather together with skateboard youth from across Calgary for a night of skateboarding, a community meal, chances to win prizes, and a full skatepark litter cleanup!

Identifying herbal plants and how to use them safely. Plants will not be collected but they can still provide healing. We will learn how to connect with healing plants at the subtle energy level; sensing and extracting their healing energies.

Birding Walk
📅 Saturday, September 7, 2025
Join us for an introductory birding hike led by Jill Kelly. Learn how to spot local birds and discover native plants that help attract and support them. Great for beginners and nature lovers of all

Discover Cedarvale ravine in the downtown hub and enjoy a canopy of trees offering peace and escape from the chaotic life of the city.
Give tribute to mother earth in the sharing of drinking water and strawberries, symbols of unity and gratitude.

Join us for a late summer walk focused on food at Downsview Park! Discover the incredible wild and cultivated foods grown in the park as we explore the trees and plants. French language service is available upon request. Please let us know.

This exciting event Thursday, September 18 in Sechelt (Accessible by ferry from Vancouver) starting at E. B’s Ice Cream Shop, moving on to Porpoise Bay Provincial Park.
Goal- is be consistent with WHO. Nature plays a crucial role in human health.

There is magic and mystery to be found in the grasses. but what is a native tallgrass prairie?Join us on a walk through the world of Ontario’s native Grasslands and discover the wonder of the prairie! French language service is available upon request.

How do you thank a forest? Join us for park stewardship activities and a gratitude themed nature walk. French language service is available upon request. Please let us know.

The garden community will gather to replace an old, hard used shed where everything is stacked on everything else! And broken areas abound. The picture is the garden shed at 4yrs old. Now: 15yr

Get to know your feathered Neighbours! The fall season brings thousands of waterbirds to the coast of Metro Vancouve. This is an introduction to birding event, birders of all skill levels and interests are welcome. Binoculars are available to borrow.

Get to know your feathered neighbours! The fall season brings thousands of waterbirds to Metro Vancouver. This is an introduction to birding event and welcomes birders of all skill levels and interests. Binoculars will be available to borrow.

Join Free the Fern for our Nature is for Everyone Planting! All ages and abilities are welcome to help plant native plants along the Champlain Heights Trails in South Van. Gloves, tools, and refreshments provided. Together, we can heal the forest!

Halloween costumes are welcome at this spooky fall program. We will explore the forest, thinking about all the things that creepy crawl and scare us! French language service is available upon request. Please let us know.

As the leaves change colour and the air turns crisp, take a moment to join us for a walk through the Park capturing all the signs of fall! Bring your cell phone, camera or other photo-taking devices to capture all the evidence of changing seasons.

Join us for a Family Volunteer Day in the park this late fall! French language service is available upon request. Please let us know.

Join us around the campfire. We will be learning how to build fires, roasting some snacks and enjoying some time in the forest. French language service is available upon request. Please let us know.

Join us for the 13th annual Bird Count for Kids! This fun and educational community science project is perfect for young birders. French language service is available upon request. Please let us know.