Assignment Editors:
Special Events in Vancouver Parks

February 1, 2005 (No. 7) - 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 www.vancouverparks.ca and look for Special Events under the For Your Information section.

Ivy Pull in Stanley Park Sunday, February 6th, 9 am - 12 noon. Meet at the Stanley Park Pavilion at 9 am and join volunteers from the Stanley Park Ecology Society as they pull English Ivy from trees and shrubs. Ph. 604-718-6522.

Lunar New Year Celebration at Victory Square Sunday, February 6th. Entertainment and activities start at 12 noon followed by a procession to the Chinese Cultural Centre at 1 pm. Sponsored by the Chinese Revitalization Committee and Friends of Victory Square. Ph. 604-713-1816

17th Annual "First Half" Half Marathon Sunday, February 13th at 8:30 am starting at David Lam Park (Pacific Boulevard & Drake Street). Entry spaces all filled by November but spectators welcome. 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 12th. Join a naturalist at the northeast corner of the Hastings Park Sanctuary at 10 am 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.

Bird Walk at VanDusen Garden Sunday, February 13th at 10 am. Join Natural History Society guide for a birding exploration of VanDusen Garden. Meet at the Garden entrance (37th Avenue & Oak Street at 10 am. Limited to first 20 people. Rain or shine. Free to members or with admission to the Garden. Ph. 604-257-8666.

Seedy Saturday at VanDusen Garden Saturday, February 26th 10 am- 4 pm. Located at 37th Avenue & Oak Street in the Floral Hall. Heritage seeds for sale and swap, seed growers and special lectures. By donation.

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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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