Assignment Editors:
Special Events in Vancouver Parks

March 1, 2004 (No. 3) - 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.

Stanley Park Seawall Closed - between Lions Gate Bridge and Third Beach Monday, March 1st to Friday, March 12th - The popular seawall will be closed for its annual cliff scaling but will be open after 5:00 pm on weekdays and all day on the weekends. Note:  A full closure of this area will follow the scaling work for seawall widening and re-paving. Further details regarding this closure will be posted on the Park Board website the week of March 8th.

Spring Garden Forum at VanDusen Botanical Garden March 6th, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm - Located at 5251 Oak Street. Register now to reserve your spot in one of Vancouver's hottest horticultural workshops. Admission - Garden Members:  $38.00; Non-members:  $48.00. Phone: 604-257-8666.

Walk with a Naturalist in the Hastings Park Sanctuary Saturday, March 13th, 1:00 pm - Join naturalist Al Grass at the south side of the Agrodome (PNE) for this two hour, free, guided walk. Rain or shine. Sponsored by the Hastings Park Conservancy. This invitation is not extended to dogs. Phone:  604-255-8458.

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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