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Campbell Valley Nature House


FREE fun, interactive experiences for the whole family.

Meet welcoming, knowledgeable volunteer hosts who will show you special features of the park.

Exhibits and activities for visitors of all ages.

Discover inside the Red Barn:

  • Real specimens of bobcats and owls
  • Pond creatures
  • Children’s crafts (a new craft each week)
  • Games and books about local wildlife
  • Discovery kits for forest and pond explorations
  • Displays on local natural and cultural history
  • Nature passports and prizes

Explore the Rowlatt Farmstead:

  • Heritage buildings and interpretive signs
  • Pioneer farm machinery
  • Nearby forest trail, the Ravine Trail
  • Open grassy fields

 

 

Discover nature through engaging exhibits for all ageshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/_t/CampbellValleyNatureHouse1_JPG.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=11&RootFolder=/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPicsDiscover nature through engaging exhibits for all ages
Volunteer Esther chats with visitors about native butterflies in gardenhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/_t/CampbellValleyNatureHouse12_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=4&RootFolder=/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPicsVolunteer Esther chats with visitors about native butterflies in garden
Visitors join guided walks lead by volunteers from Nature BChttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/_t/CampbellValleyNatureHouse14_JPG.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=1&RootFolder=/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPicsVisitors join guided walks lead by volunteers from Nature BC
Young astronomers check out Royal Astronomical Society of Canada's solar telescopehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/_t/CampbellValleyNatureHouse15_JPG.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=2&RootFolder=/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPicsYoung astronomers check out Royal Astronomical Society of Canada's solar telescope
A new craft to make every weekhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/_t/CampbellValleyNatureHouse2_JPG.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=12&RootFolder=/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPicsA new craft to make every week
Al Grass, a career naturalist who has led birding and nature walks for over 40 years, prepares for a tourhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/_t/CampbellValleyNatureHouse3_JPG.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=13&RootFolder=/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPicsAl Grass, a career naturalist who has led birding and nature walks for over 40 years, prepares for a tour
Butterfly eventhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/_t/CampbellValleyNatureHouse5_JPG.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=15&RootFolder=/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPicsButterfly event
Guest exhibitors from Critter Care Wildlife Societyhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/_t/CampbellValleyNatureHouse6_JPG.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=10&RootFolder=/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPicsGuest exhibitors from Critter Care Wildlife Society
Hummingbird recorded, tagged and released as part of research programhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/_t/CampbellValleyNatureHouse7_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=6&RootFolder=/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPicsHummingbird recorded, tagged and released as part of research program
Pleinair artist paints in nature house gardenhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/_t/CampbellValleyNatureHouse8_JPG.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=7&RootFolder=/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPicsPleinair artist paints in nature house garden
A special guest at a Nature House eventhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/_t/A-special-guest-at-a-Nature-House-event_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=20&RootFolder=/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPicsA special guest at a Nature House event
A lovely 5 minute stroll to the Red Barn from the 8th Ave (South Valley) parking lothttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/_t/A-lovely-5-minute-stroll-to-the-Red-Barn-from-the-8th-Ave-South-Valley-parking-lot_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=30&RootFolder=/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPicsA lovely 5 minute stroll to the Red Barn from the 8th Ave (South Valley) parking lot
Displays and activites for people of all ages and abilitieshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/_t/Displays-and-activites-for-people-of-all-ages-and-abilities_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=22&RootFolder=/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPicsDisplays and activites for people of all ages and abilities
Inspiring investigations of naturehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/_t/Inspiring-investigations-of-nature_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=23&RootFolder=/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPicsInspiring investigations of nature
Interpretation signs at Rowlatt Farmstead for self guided learning about the featureshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/_t/Interpretation-signs-at-Rowlatt-Farmstead-for-self-guided-learning-about-the-features_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=24&RootFolder=/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPicsInterpretation signs at Rowlatt Farmstead for self guided learning about the features
Learning opportunities for all ages at displays and eventshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/_t/Learning-opportunities-for-all-ages-at-displays-and-events_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=25&RootFolder=/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPicsLearning opportunities for all ages at displays and events
Red Barn at Rowlatt Farmsteadhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/_t/Red-Barn-at-Rowlatt-Farmstead_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=26&RootFolder=/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPicsRed Barn at Rowlatt Farmstead
Special guests at Nature House eventhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/_t/Special-guests-at-Nature-House-event_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=27&RootFolder=/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPicsSpecial guests at Nature House event
Storytime with librarian from Fraser Valley Regional Libraryhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/_t/Storytime-with-librarian-from-Fraser-Valley-Regional-Library_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=28&RootFolder=/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPicsStorytime with librarian from Fraser Valley Regional Library
Volunteers helping children learn through playhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/_t/Volunteers-helping-children-learn-through-play_jpg.jpghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPics/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=29&RootFolder=/services/parks/discover/visitor-centres/campbell-valley-nature-house/PhotoGalleryPicsVolunteers helping children learn through play

 

 

NATURE HOUSE HOURS

Open Victoria Day weekend (May) to Labour Day (September)

Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays, 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Location

Rowlatt Farmstead, 20285 8th Avenue, Langley, South Valley Entrance. From the parking lot, follow signs to the Red Barn.

Campbell Valley Regional Park via South Valley park entrance

 

 

Lichen It!http://www.metrovancouver.org/events/calendar/langley/2140/Lichen It!Lichen It!<div class="ExternalClass0732154C2ED54466B19C498A0B54ECB2"><div>In challenging times, teamwork is a winning way to survive. On this forest stroll, find out how fungus and algae team up in one lichen body. Learn to identify some local species and appreciate their importance.</div><div><br></div><div>Presented with Langley Environmental Partners Society</div><div><br></div><div>Ages 12+</div><div>Registration required</div><div>$9 per adult, $4.50 per youth/adult 65+<br></div></div>GP0|#6bc03fc5-00e6-4aad-916c-19a8fd2947c0;L0|#06bc03fc5-00e6-4aad-916c-19a8fd2947c0|Langley;GTSet|#53279cbe-e6bf-4ccb-a100-a874de0381d321402023-04-02T20:00:00Z2023-04-02T22:00:00Z0
Full Moon Froggieshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/events/calendar/langley/2164/Full Moon FroggiesFull Moon Froggies<div class="ExternalClass4EAAD42E748E4348896E8EA9EF0DB8D1"><div>Look for frog friends and foes on this night hike bathed under moonlight. Listen to tree frogs singing for love while learning how full moons affect them.</div><div><br></div><div>Ages 9+</div><div>Children and youth must be accompanied by an adult</div><div>Registration required</div><div>$11 per adult, $5.50 per child/youth/adult 65+ <br></div></div>GP0|#6bc03fc5-00e6-4aad-916c-19a8fd2947c0;L0|#06bc03fc5-00e6-4aad-916c-19a8fd2947c0|Langley;GTSet|#53279cbe-e6bf-4ccb-a100-a874de0381d321642023-04-05T02:00:00Z2023-04-05T04:00:00Z0
Full Moon Froggies - FULLhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/events/calendar/langley/2138/Full Moon Froggies - FULLFull Moon Froggies - FULL<div class="ExternalClassCB1054D3AFB94630A583FF7532424FDB"><div>Look for frog friends and foes on this night hike bathed under moonlight. Listen to tree frogs singing for love while learning how full moons affect them.</div><div><br></div><div>Ages 9+</div><div>Children and youth must be accompanied by an adult</div><div>Registration required</div><div>$11 per adult, $5.50 per child/youth/adult 65+ <br></div></div>GP0|#6bc03fc5-00e6-4aad-916c-19a8fd2947c0;L0|#06bc03fc5-00e6-4aad-916c-19a8fd2947c0|Langley;GTSet|#53279cbe-e6bf-4ccb-a100-a874de0381d321382023-04-06T02:00:00Z2023-04-06T04:00:00Z0
Birding and Photography 101http://www.metrovancouver.org/events/calendar/langley/2127/Birding and Photography 101Birding and Photography 101<div class="ExternalClassB67DB5D9C23C48048E56E1923AEDAA07"><div>Join professional wildlife photographer Liron Gertsman to learn how to best capture the beauty of birds on camera. You’ll also discover the basics of how to listen, watch and identify birds with a park interpreter on this walk.</div><div><br></div><div>Ages 9+</div><div>Registration required<br></div><div>$15 per adult, $7.50 per child/youth/adult 65+<br></div></div>GP0|#6bc03fc5-00e6-4aad-916c-19a8fd2947c0;L0|#06bc03fc5-00e6-4aad-916c-19a8fd2947c0|Langley;GTSet|#53279cbe-e6bf-4ccb-a100-a874de0381d321272023-05-07T16:00:00Z2023-05-07T18:00:00Z0
Spring into Summer at the Nature Househttp://www.metrovancouver.org/events/calendar/langley/2151/Spring into Summer at the Nature HouseSpring into Summer at the Nature House<div class="ExternalClass19755CE3715F4B7698F918BA1D1C3B43"><div>Celebrate the nature house’s seasonal opening with entertainment, owl pellet dissections, games and crafts.<br><br>Park at 20285 8th Ave, Langley and follow signs to red barn.<br></div><div><br></div><div>All ages</div><div>Free<br></div><div>Drop by anytime<br></div></div>GP0|#6bc03fc5-00e6-4aad-916c-19a8fd2947c0;L0|#06bc03fc5-00e6-4aad-916c-19a8fd2947c0|Langley;GTSet|#53279cbe-e6bf-4ccb-a100-a874de0381d321512023-05-20T20:00:00Z2023-05-20T23:00:00Z0
Buzz about Beeshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/events/calendar/langley/2131/Buzz about BeesBuzz about Bees<div class="ExternalClass01B075436FF247F3B3106DBAFFB478F2"><div>Celebrate the power of pollinators during National Pollinator Week.</div><div>Join Wild Researcher Kephra Beckett and UBC colleagues on a hunt for our native bumblebees. Discover how they help ‘grow’ 30% of your food and ways you can help them.</div><div><br></div><div>Ages 8+</div><div>Registration required</div><div>$9 per adult, $4.50 per child/youth/adult 65+<br></div></div>GP0|#6bc03fc5-00e6-4aad-916c-19a8fd2947c0;L0|#06bc03fc5-00e6-4aad-916c-19a8fd2947c0|Langley;GTSet|#53279cbe-e6bf-4ccb-a100-a874de0381d321312023-06-25T17:00:00Z2023-06-25T19:00:00Z0
Butterfly Beautyhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/events/calendar/langley/2130/Butterfly BeautyButterfly Beauty<div class="ExternalClass48280024F79048E691335A268C64A530"><div>Celebrate the power of pollinators during National Pollinator Week.</div><div>The Taylor’s Checkerspot butterfly is a rare and important species native to grasslands. Find out why their survival hangs in the balance with Mitchell Gardiner from Wildlife Preservation Canada. Discover butterflies’ surprising skills and tips for raising these insects from a butterfly keeper.<br><br>Park at 20285 8th Ave, Langley and follow signs to red barn.<br></div><div><br></div><div>All ages<br></div><div>Free<br></div><div>Drop by anytime<br></div></div>GP0|#6bc03fc5-00e6-4aad-916c-19a8fd2947c0;L0|#06bc03fc5-00e6-4aad-916c-19a8fd2947c0|Langley;GTSet|#53279cbe-e6bf-4ccb-a100-a874de0381d321302023-06-25T20:00:00Z2023-06-25T23:00:00Z0
We are Stardusthttp://www.metrovancouver.org/events/calendar/langley/2153/We are StardustWe are Stardust<div class="ExternalClass325CEEA4DA3C4DFEBF365B5ADF7AC7AF"><div>Dying stars scatter stardust across the universe. Spend an evening stargazing with a park interpreter. Discover local constellations, try to catch a glimpse of Bootids meteors and find out how everything is made of stardust.</div><div><br></div><div>Camp overnight to extend your stargazing experience (8 pm – 10 am).</div><div><br></div><div>Ages 9+</div><div>Registration required</div><div>$11 per adult, $5.50 per child/youth/adult 65+ <br></div></div>GP0|#6bc03fc5-00e6-4aad-916c-19a8fd2947c0;L0|#06bc03fc5-00e6-4aad-916c-19a8fd2947c0|Langley;GTSet|#53279cbe-e6bf-4ccb-a100-a874de0381d321532023-06-30T04:30:00Z2023-06-30T05:30:00Z0

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