Calendar of Events 2025
Monthly Bird Counts - Winter, Spring, Summer
Spring is always an exciting time of the year to count the birds in the park. As well as our resident birds who are nesting here, we see those who have migrated north for the summer.
The first Sunday in the month we meet in the parking lot at the entrance to Birdsong Path.
Dates
8:30 a.m. February 2
8:30 a.m. March 2
8:00 a.m. April 6
7:00 a.m. May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3
All are welcome, and you do not have to be an experienced birder, for extra eyes and ears are very helpful.
(Call or text Suann 604-240-2452 for more information.)
Monthly Bird Counts - Autumn
The return of the sea birds is a welcome sight in the fall and we hope to count thousands when they arrive to spend the winter here.
All are welcome to join us when we meet at the entrance to Birdsong Path in the parking lot of Lighthouse Park on the first Sunday of the month.
Novice and experienced birders welcome.
Dates
8:30 a.m. September 7
8:30 a.m. October 5
8:30 a.m. November 2
8:30 a.m. December 7
(Call or text Suann 604-240-2452 for more information.)
Annual General Meeting
Saturday, June 14, 2025
LPPS Members will be contacted by email with details.
Volunteer Opportunities Autumn 2025
For all volunteer events please wear old clothes, sturdy shoes and work gloves and bring your own water. Volunteers who are 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, September 6, 9:00 am - noon
Weed Pull, Caulfeild Park
Meet at the Anchor on Pilot House Road.
Saturday, September 13, 9:00 am - noon
Weed Pull, Lighthouse Park
Meet at the Juniper Trail entrance in the parking lot.
Saturday, September 27, 9:00 am - noon
Weed Pull, Caulfeild Park
Meet at the Anchor on Pilot House Road. This event will be led by West Vancouver Parks.
Saturday, October 18, 9:00 am - noon
Weed Pull, Klootchman Park
Meet at Klootchman Park at trail head on Howe Sound Lane. Park on Howe Sound Lane or Crossway.
Saturday, October 25, 9:00 am - noon
Weed Pull, Lighthouse Park
Meet at the Juniper Trail entrance in the parking lot.
Saturday, November 1, 9:00 am - noon
Weed Pull, The Dale Park
Meet at the corner of Water Lane and The Dale.
Saturday, November 1, 9:00 am - noon
Weed Pull, The Dale Park
Meet at the corner of Water Lane and The Dale.
Educational Walks and Talks
Guided Mushroom Tour in Lighthouse Park - Monday October 20, 11:00 am for 3-4 hours
Meet at 11 am in the parking lot of Lighthouse Park. David Cook (Biologist) is the trip leader.
Please register with David Cook at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Note: Harvesting mushrooms is not allowed in District or Provincial Parks.
Talk at West Vancouver Memorial Library, Saturday November 15, 2 pm
Promoting Peaceful Coexistence Between Bears and Other Wildlife on the North Shore By Holly Reisner
Saturday, November 15, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Come and learn about the work the North Shore Black Bear Society has been doing in North and West Vancouver for over 25 years. Our small team of staff and directors, along with our amazing volunteers are working hard to ensure North Shore residents will be able to enjoy our wildlife for years to come. Learn about a black bear's life cycle, our responsibilities towards our wildlife and what we can all do to keep them safe. Enjoy slides and videos of the North Shore Bears of 2025.
Holly Reisner is the Executive Director of the North Shore Black Bear Society. Born and raised in North Vancouver, she has had the privilege of seeing bears in and around her neighbourhoods for 60 years! A passion for conservation and education about these beautiful animals lead her to an opportunity to help steward this important organization.
Register for this event at:
https://westvanlibrary.ca/event/promoting-peaceful-coexistence-between-bears-and-other-wildlife-on-the-north-shore-with-holly-reisner/