Ecological Stewardship
Volunteers lend nature a helping hand in fun and interesting ways – removing invasive plants, monitoring wildlife, planting native trees and shrubs, conducting bird surveys and more.
It's a win-win situation. Volunteers have fun, meet new people and get satisfaction from helping improve wildlife habitat. Regional parks and the ecosystems they support get healthier.
To find out more about some of our past projects, check out the Stewardship Newsletters in the sidebar. (link to pdfs for past issues)
Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Ecological Restoration Team
The easiest way to get involved is to join the
Metro Vancouver Ecological Restoration Team Meetup group. There, you'll find the latest stewardship volunteer opportunities at all regional parks.
If you'd like to volunteer your group, school or company for stewardship activities in a regional park, email
volunteer.info@metrovancouver.org or call 604-451-6066.
Belcarra Beachkeepers
Learn new skills and gain hands-on experience in data collection, public education and marine stewardship. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and able to commit a minimum of 30 hours (during weekends) throughout the summer.
Some park associations also offer additional opportunities for stewardship as well as other volunteer activities. To find out more, check their websites (listed below).
Nature Events
From celebrating the return of spawning salmon to solving a nighttime mystery, events highlight seasonal phenomena in regional parks to deepen visitor understanding, appreciation and protection of the natural environment.
We're looking for enthusiastic, friendly and outgoing people to help connect visitors to nature by being a welcome tent host, delivering an activity with park interpreters or assisting with logistics along trails. You'll have fun, meet people, get great experience – all in a scenic regional park.
Visitor Centre Hosts
Want to share your passion for nature, local history and/or the park? Being a volunteer visitor centre host is a great way to connect with like-minded folks and interact with park visitors. There are two seasonal opportunities:
- BC Mills House at Lynn Headwaters Regional Park in North Vancouver
Open from 11 am to 3 pm every Sunday and holiday Monday from Victoria Day weekend until mid-September. -
Campbell Valley Nature House at Campbell Valley Regional Park in Langley
Open from 1 to 4 pm every Saturday, Sunday and holiday Monday from Victoria Day weekend until Labour Day weekend.
Park Associations
Another way to get involved is through a park association – a non-profit group that works with regional parks staff on projects and activities ranging from habitat restoration to nature education to special events.
