Assignment Editors:
Special Events in Vancouver Parks

April 5, 2006 (No. 10) - 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.

Walk with a Naturalist in the Hastings Park Sanctuary Saturday, April 22nd, 10 am. Join a naturalist at the northeast corner of the Sanctuary 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.

Annual Vancouver Sun Run Sunday, April 23rd at 9 am. This 10 km run is expected to attract over 50,000 participants. Starts at 9 am downtown but takes runners through parts of Stanley Park. For details www.sunrun.com

29th Annual Plant Sale at VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak Street, Saturday, April 30th, 10 am-4 pm. Over 40,000 plants for sale  . Admission is free. Ph. 604-257-8666.

Easter Egg Hunts at the Children's Farmyard and Miniature Railway in Stanley Park April 14th-17th, 11 am-4 pm. Join a life-sized bunny as he leads free Easter egg hunts on the hour. Miniature Railway will also be open with a " Hare-Like" conductor in the driver's seat! Ph. 604-257-8531.

Miniature Railway/Children's Farmyard in Stanley Park Open Good Weather Weekends, 11 am-4 pm. Kick-off Spring with a visit to Stanley Park's farmyard and railway. Lots of new farmyard babies to see along with an array of delightful lambs, chicks, ducks and goats etc. Ph. 604-257-8531.

Swing Into Spring with Park Board Golf Specials Check out the Park Board web site for McCleery, Fraserview and Langara Golf Courses at www.vancouverparks.ca and click on Specials to discover how you can maximize your golfing dollars through a myriad of special golfing packages. For bookings, register on-line.

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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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