Richmond Nature Park

Nature House & Park Hours 

 

Nature House: 9:00am-5:00pm, admission by donation
Nature Park Trails: Open from dawn until dusk

Self-Guided Nature Walk Brochure

Richmond Nature Park Infrastructure Renewals

Park Usage Guidelines

The park is a very fragile environment. Note the following:

• Dogs and other pets are not permitted and visitors are requested to remain on the marked trails.
• No plants, plant parts or animals may be removed from the park.
• For personal safety and the health and safety of wildlife, do not attempt to feed the animals.
  
  

Nature Park

The Richmond Nature Park consists of 200 acres of the raised peat bog habitat that once covered large portions of Lulu Island. Four walking trails totalling 5 kilometres provide visitors the chance to encounter plants and animals in bog, forest and pond habitats. The shortest trail, an elevated boardwalk around the park pond, is wheelchair accessible. All other trails are soft-surfaced with wood chips and are well-marked. A free trail guide is available in the Nature House. The park is always changing. In spring, visitors can see and hear the territorial fights of hummingbirds as bog flowers bloom below. Summer days are long and the trails are ideal for an evening stroll. Autumn brings owls, northern migratory birds and spectacularly coloured foliage. In winter, visitors can hear varied thrushes and see winter birds at the feeders or follow animal tracks in the snow.

Nature House

This interpretive centre located at the Nature Park entrance features interactive displays and games about the park, the bog and other aspects of nature. There are activity kits, an active beehive, a small collection of live animals and a gift shop.

The Nature House is open daily and an on-site naturalist is available to answer questions about nature throughout Richmond.

Hydrogeological and Biophysical Assessment

In late summer 2023, a qualified environmental consultant completed a two-year hydrogeological and biophysical assessment of the Richmond Nature Park. This study was considered an update to the 2008 Lulu Island Bog report by Davis and Klinkenberg. Its objectives were as follows:

Hydrogelogical and Biophysical Assessment Objectives

Nature Park Educational Programs

Seasonal School Programs

Discover the subtle signs of Autumn or Spring on a guided field trip at the Richmond Nature Park.
 2024 Seasonal School Programs 

Wildlife in Your Classroom

Explore Richmond’s urban wildlife and learn about their unique adaptations through an in-class presentation with a Richmond Nature Park naturalist. 2024 Wildlife in your Classroom
 
Contact the Richmond Nature Park at 604-238-6188 or nature@richmond.ca to register.

Become a Volunteer

Volunteers play an important role at the Nature Park assisting with educational programs, special events and park operations. Volunteer birdwatchers and botanists add to bio-inventory databases. For Nature Park volunteering opportunities see below or check out the Volunteer Richmond website. Volunteers must be 15 years or older.

Project Feeder Watch

Volunteers monitor and record the variety of bird species found at the outdoor bird feeding stations at the Nature Park from November to April. No birding experience required.

Daycamp Volunteers

Volunteers 15 years and older can assist in environmental programs during winter, spring and summer break. If you are interested in working in childcare, education, recreation and show an interest in biology, ecology, geography or environmental science, this opportunity provides valuable experience. Call the Nature House at 604-238-6188 for more information.

Special Events Volunteers

Volunteers 15 years and older can assist with various activities at special events happening throughout the year. Volunteer activities can include greeting visitors, conducting visitor counts, supervising the parking lot, face painting, craft activities, games, becoming a Nature Park mascot in costume and set-up and take-down. Call the Nature House at 604-238-6188 for more information.

Staff

Coordinator: Emily Sargent
Community Facilities Programmer: Richard Kenny
Community Facilities Coordinator: Angela Soon

Richmond Nature Park Society

The Richmond Nature Park Society commits to contribute to building a community that values nature through appreciation, education and conservation.

The Richmond Nature Park Society works with the City to deliver programs and events at the Nature Park. To become a Board or Committee member, or to assist with society programs, call the Richmond Nature Park at 604-238-6188 or email nature@richmond.ca.

Richmond Nature Park Society Executives

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