Assignment Editors:
Special Events in Vancouver Parks

January 29, 2004 (No. 1) - Vancouver Parks host a diverse range of cultural events and outdoor activities. Listed below are some upcoming special events facilitated by the Vancouver Park Board. For detailed information please go to the Park Board website at vancouverparks.ca and look for Special Events under the For Your Information section.

16th Annual "First Half" Half Marathon Sunday, February 8th at 8:30 am starting at David Lam Park (Pacific Boulevard and Drake Street) - Entry spaces all filled by December but spectators welcome. Several registered B.C. runners hope to go on and compete in the Olympics at Athens this summer. Run goes from David Lam Park via seawall around Stanley Park and back to start. Sponsored by Pacific Road Runners. www.pacificroadrunners.ca

Walk With A Naturalist in the Hastings Park Sanctuary Saturday, February 14th - Join naturalist Al Grass at the south side of the Agrodome (PNE) at 1 pm for this two hour, free, guided walk. Rain or shine. Sponsored by the Hastings Park Conservancy. This invitation is not extended to dogs. Ph. 604-255-9458.

Seedy Saturday at VanDusen Botanical Garden February 28th, 10 am to 4 pm - Located at 37th Avenue and Oak Street in the Floral Hall. Heritage seeds for sale and swap, seed growers and special lectures. By donation.

Need any story ideas? Visit the Park Board's new website, check out the feature boxes on the home page or just give us a call.

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Contact: Terri Clark, Communication Coordinator, 604-257-8438.

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 200 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.

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