Assignment Editors:
Special Events in Vancouver Parks

January 8, 2007 (No. 2) - 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 For Your Information.

Guided Bird Walk at VanDusen Botanical Garden January 13th at 10 am at 37th Avenue and Oak Street. Join a Vancouver Natural History Society guide for a birding exploration of the garden. Rain or shine. Free with admission to the garden Ph. 604-257-8670 for information.

Walk With A Naturalist in the Hastings Park Sanctuary Saturday, January 27th. 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.

Light, Water, Drums Festival at Hastings Park January 27th 5:30-9:00 pm. Join the annual lantern procession around the lake at Hastings Park. Make lanterns and attend drumming workshops in advance at Hastings Community Centre. Ph. 604-718-6222.

Special Golf Rates at Vancouver's Public Courses. Check out the special tee times with reduced rates that are now available on Vancouver's beautiful full length golf courses at McCleery, Langara and Fraserview. Reserve a tee time on line at www.vancouverparks.ca.

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For more information contact Terri Clark, Communications Coordinator, at 604-257-8438.
www.vancouverparks.ca

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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