Please join us this spring for our free nature walk series.
Explore Uplands Park rain or shine with volunteer naturalists from Friends of Uplands Park. Rocky paths may be wet so wear suitable shoes/boots. No washrooms; no dogs please.
Meet at the Uplands Park sign on Beach Drive (across from the parking lot at the entrance to Cattle Point). Free Drop-In.
Sunday April 28 1 to 3 pm Blooming Fawn Lilies 
Uplands Park springs awake in March with lovely Indian Plum blossoms, Satin flowers and Fawn Lilies. Emily Carr’s Easter Lilies follow soon after and the trails in Uplands Park are delightful as puddles recede and blooms of other wildflowers appear. The rocky outcrops are alive with green moss, and the Nootka rose and Garry oaks start to swell their buds. Bring your camera and a smile to greet the spring.
Sunday May 12 1 to 3 pm The Sea of Camas 
The Garry Oak Meadow of Uplands Park becomes a sea of blue Camas flowers that sparkles with Western buttercup. Camas bulbs are a traditional First Nations food staple and the Camas meadows in Uplands Park are a legacy of their heritage. Learn about the different types of Camas, the other wildflowers, the challenges of preservation and what we can do to help this endangered ecosystem.
Sunday May 26 1 to 3 pm Vernal Pools NOT Mud Puddles 
Uplands Park “mud puddles” are actually vernal pools in the endangered Garry Oak Ecosystem. Many of the 31 rare plant species in Uplands Park are associated with wetland vernal pool ecology. Come discover these pools, learn how they are formed and discuss how you can protect them.
Sunday June 9 10:30 to 1 pm Tidal Pools and Sea Birds 
Low tide at Cattle Point offers an opportunity to view a diverse ecology in tidal pools and sub tidal crevices. Learn how to tread softly on the rocks to find anemones, crabs, and to watch the birds interact with this foreshore ecological niche. Bring binoculars and wear water shoes/boots.
Friends of Uplands Park - The First Six Years (2010 - 2015) 
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