Stanley Park Ecology is a charitable non-profit organization that connects people with nature through environmental education, camps, guided walks, family programs, and conservation initiatives. Based in Vancouver's Stanley Park, we inspire curiosity, foster environmental stewardship, and help people of all ages discover and appreciate the natural world.

• Special needs: Yes, mild support.
  A few of our campers have special needs.
• LGBTQ+ friendly community

Stanley Park Ecology (SPE) offers quality diverse educational programming for individuals and groups on a wide variety of ecology related topics. We aim to connect people to nature in a way that is fun, experiential, fosters a conservation ethic, builds community, and grows the individual’s knowledge and experience in a way that strengthens their relationship to the natural world around them. Our affordable sliding scale programs offer something for everyone: guided walks, workshops, online programs and special events for all ages and abilities.

Registration is easy and available online on a first-come, first-served basis. Summer EcoCamp registration typically opens each January. Families are encouraged to join our EcoCamps Corner newsletter for early camp updates, registration reminders, and important program announcements. **Family Membership Discount:** To redeem your $50 membership discount, please enter the one-time use coupon code **MEMBER-SPRING26** or **MEMBER-SUMMER26** at checkout.

Stanley Park Ecology programs are led by a dedicated team of environmental educators and program specialists with deep experience in outdoor learning, ecology, conservation, and community engagement. Their team includes education, child and youth programming, Nature House, public education, and community engagement staff who work together to create hands-on, curiosity-led experiences in Stanley Park’s forests, wetlands, beaches, and wildlife habitats. Families can feel confident that programs are guided by knowledgeable educators who know how to make nature learning fun, safe, inclusive, and meaningful for children.