Volunteer profile: Suzanne
What Lies Beneath? A Geology Project?
Humans of Minnekhada Regional Park

Did you know there are humans in Minnekhada Park too? It’s true, and most days we outnumber the bears, ducks, and maybe even toads. Seriously though, Metro Vancouver has created this excellent series called Humans of Regional Parks. A series to give you a glimpse of Metro Vancouver’s regional parks…
Minnekhada – Through the Eyes of a Child
The Importance of Citizen Science
Western Painted Turtles
Hibernation VS. Torpor: What is the Difference?

During the winter months, animals have developed many adaptations to help them survive the cold winter months. One of the most known adaptations is an animals’ ability to hibernate. However, there are not that many animals that truly hibernate. Instead, many animals once thought to hibernate enter a lighter state…
Behind the Scenes Look at the Fire at Minnekhada Park
Tis’ the season for Moss, Lichen & Fungi!

Even at the height of the drought, the rainforest of Minnekhada Park always seems to retain this wet feeling. These wet conditions make the perfect environment for the growth of Moss, Lichen, and Fungi around the Park. Although wildlife sightings at Minnekhada are becoming less frequent as animals prepare for…
Minnekhada Will Need Your Help to Recover
Western Toad Monitoring Project
Minnekhada is part of the Tri-Cities Nature Challenge
Are you an iNaturalist Yet?
Painful Losses
Regional Parks Snap & Share Project
This spring, explore Metro Vancouver’s regional parks and greenways. Pay attention to plants and wildlife you haven’t noticed before. Then simply snap photos of what you discover and share your photos on iNaturalist. iNaturalist is a great way to build your nature knowledge and get feedback on your observations. What’s more, you’ll…
BC Bat Basics: Biology, Status & Local Conservation Efforts

Learn about BC bats, their biology, life cycle, threats, and the BC Annual Bat Count Presented by BC Community Bat Count Coordinators & hosted by Colony Farm Park Association, Minnekhada Park Association, and the Pacific Parklands Foundation. Tuesday May 4th, 2021 6pm-7pm PST *Registration required. Please register at https://us02web.zoom.us/…/631…/WN_MUB3pGm0QZqpw-AnvQaXmw
Minnekhada Farm Bat Condo Completed

An exciting addition to Minnekhada Regional Park was completed in early November of 2020 with the construction of an innovative “bat condo” on the Minnekhada Farm property. This project was realized through over 250 hours of community volunteer efforts and will provide a long term home for up to 1500…
Turtle Monitoring
Turtle Nesting Beach Maintenance

EVENT FULL During this event, the Minnekhada Park Association will be teaming up with the Coastal Painted Turtle Project to do turtle nesting beach maintenance. Please bring hiking gear, lots of water and snacks. A Clif bar, gloves and tools will be provided. Dress for the weather conditions to make…