Assignment Editors:
Special Events in Vancouver Parks

February 1, 2006 (No. 5) - 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 web site at www.vancouverparks.ca and look for Special Events under the For Your Information section.

Children's Farmyard and Miniature Railway in Stanley Park Saturdays and Sundays during February, 11 am - 4 pm weather permitting. Discover the rainforest from the mini train and get up close and personal with our wide variety of domesticated animals! Ph. 604-257-8531.

Bird Walk at VanDusen Garden Saturday, February 11th, 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.

Ivy Pull in Stanley Park Saturday, February 18th from 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.

18th Annual "First Half" Half Marathon Sunday, February 19th, 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 25th, 10 am. Join naturalist Christina Struick 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.

Seedy Saturday at VanDusen Garden Saturday, February 25th from 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.

Free Skating Sessions at Park Board Rinks Afternon of Sunday, February 26th. As part of the Olympic Celebration Countdown Week. Check www.vancouverparks.ca for times and locations or call 604-871-6999.

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

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For further information, contact: Terri Clark, Communication Coordinator, at 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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