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Public Engagement: 2025 Budget and Five-Year Financial PlanPublic Engagement: 2025 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan<div class="ExternalClass3B80B790985F4A2DA923516783AEAF34"><p>We want to hear from you what you would like Metro Vancouver to consider as we work to manage overall estimated costs related to our services for 2025. The average cost for all services provided by Metro Vancouver in 2024 was an average of $698 per household, or approximately $58 per month. We estimate these costs will increase next year to ensure we are delivering services, maintaining infrastructure, responding to population growth, and meeting provincial and federal regulatory expectations.</p> ​Residents can provide feedback until Monday, September 16, 2024. Input will be shared with the Metro Vancouver Board as members deliberate on the 2025 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan​.​<br></div>https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/2460Online8/1/2024 7:00:00 AM9/16/2024 7:00:00 AM
Input Welcome on the Regional Food System UpdateInput Welcome on the Regional Food System Update<div class="ExternalClass7A16A8FAC7C542818769F8E3502B5E04"><p>​​​Metro Vancouver is updating the 2011 Regional Food System Strategy — a guiding document for a sustainable, resilient, and healthy food system.</p><p>​​We’re seeking input from those involved throughout the regional food system including growers, packaging, distribution, retail, businesses, farmers, and community-based organizations. What has changed in your sector over the past 10 to 15 years? What are your perspectives on the current issues, challenges, and successes as we look to the future?</p></div>https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/2499Online9/11/2024 7:00:00 AM12/1/2024 7:55:00 AM
Public Engagement — The Solid Waste Management Plan UpdatePublic Engagement — The Solid Waste Management Plan Update<div class="ExternalClass719938691B224F8C9EBE11E81C5BA44B"><p><strong>We want to hear from you!</strong></p><p>Metro Vancouver is updating the solid waste management plan and we’d like your input.</p><p>The updated plan will help support Metro Vancouver’s broader goals of creating a livable and sustainable region — promoting innovation, collaboration, and shaping our collective waste management actions over the next decade and beyond.</p><p>Public input on the priorities for the future of waste management is vital and will inform future actions and strategies.</p><p><strong>Find out more and give input</strong></p><ul><li>Watch a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvzeGDoz0c0" target="_blank">video</a></li><li>Attend a community event — view the full list on the <a href="/services/solid-waste/solid-waste-management-plan-update" target="_blank">proj​ect web page</a></li><li>Complete the <a href="https://metrovancouver.civilspace.io/en/projects/solid-waste-management-plan-update/engagements/solid-waste-management-plan-update-idea-generation/sections/1?_gl=1%2a1260o8r%2a_ga%2aNzMwODYyNTE0LjE3MDg5ODg0NDg.%2a_ga_GKFPPTV5X1%2aMTcyNDk2OTU3MC4xNzguMC4xNzI0OTY5NTg1LjAuMC4w" target="_blank">questionnaire</a></li></ul><p>The feedback period is open until <strong>Friday, November 8</strong>.​<br></p></div>https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/2500Online9/16/2024 7:00:00 AM11/9/2024 7:00:00 AM
Forest BathingForest Bathing<div class="ExternalClass942C3CFA5AB848528CE9F18008C15F48"><p>​Step into nature, take a deep breath of fresh forest air and let your body relax. Awaken your senses and experience the Japanese practice of forest bathing in this urban park oasis.</p><br>Ages 19+<br>$15 per adult, $7.50 per youth/adult 65+ <br>Registration required​<br><br>Note: date change from Sept 21th to Sept 20th<br></div>https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/24739/20/2024 4:30:00 PM9/20/2024 7:00:00 PMCapilano River Regional Park
Rainforest by NightRainforest by Night<div class="ExternalClass21EEF6FC9494432A9BAAD42F666D65CC"><p>Experience a west coast rainforest beneath the moon when owls, salamanders, and beavers are active.</p>Ages 6+<br><br>$15 per adult, $7.50 per child/youth/adult 65+<br>Registration required<br></div>https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/24679/21/2024 2:00:00 AM9/21/2024 4:00:00 AMMinnekhada Regional Park
The Secret Life of TreesThe Secret Life of Trees<div class="ExternalClass942C1643021B4C4DADA7FB6357CE6754"><p>Are trees able to smell? Do trees talk to each other? Come on this guided hike to uncover some of the mysteries and surprising facts about these forest giants.</p>Ages 19+<br>$15 per adult, $7.50 per adult 65+<br>Registration required​<br></div>https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/24719/24/2024 4:30:00 PM9/24/2024 7:00:00 PMPacific Spirit Regional Park
Winged WoodworkersWinged Woodworkers<div class="ExternalClassF12FD9A78B38490D968E2C15573397B4"><p>​Woodpeckers are essential home builders for many forest creatures. Learn more about these hammer heads of the forest and search for their excavations.<br><br></p><strong>NEW TIME! 8 am - 10 am</strong><br><br>Ages 9+<br>$10 per adult, $5 per child/youth/adult 65+<br>Registration required<br></div>https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/24819/28/2024 3:00:00 PM9/28/2024 5:00:00 PMPacific Spirit Regional Park
Winged WoodworkersWinged Woodworkers<div class="ExternalClassD55A5693C65C424498055B9352B53EB1"><p>Woodpeckers are essential home builders for many forest creatures. Learn more about these hammer heads of the forest and search for their excavations.</p><br><strong>NEW TIME! 10:30 am - 12:30 pm</strong><br><br>Ages 9+<br>$10 per adult, $5 per child/youth/adult 65+<br>Registration required<br></div>https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/24829/28/2024 5:30:00 PM9/28/2024 7:30:00 PMPacific Spirit Regional Park
Love Food Hate Waste Youth4Action Leadership Clinic Love Food Hate Waste Youth4Action Leadership Clinic <div class="ExternalClass7822864F1C4C440E8CF80834EA58FD9C"><p>Join high school students from across our region who are passionate about leadership and learning to influence waste reduction and sustainability at school and beyond!</p><p>At this fun and experiential event participants will:</p><ul><li>Discover the impact of our daily food and waste reduction choices</li><li>Tour the Vancouver Landfill where 75% of Metro Vancouver’s waste goes each year</li><li>Learn how waste is managed in Metro Vancouver, in cities, and by school districts</li><li>Experience the Trout Lake Farmers Market and meet local food producers</li><li>Enjoy a zero waste lunch and get to know the story of food</li><li>Meet partners who influence food and waste policies and choices</li><li>Get to know Metro Vancouver’s waste reduction campaigns (Love Food Hate Waste, Think Thrice About Your Clothes, What’s your Superhabit?)</li><li>Explore innovative ideas to influence waste reduction and systems change</li><li>Be introduced to Metro Vancouver’s Solid Waste Management Plan and Regional Food System Strategy (and opportunities to provide input)</li><li>Share your “love food hate waste” success stories, ideas and inspiration</li></ul><p>Bring your ideas for action! Apply to participate today. Space is limited.​​<br></p>​<br></div>https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/2459Meet outside Science World10/5/2024 4:00:00 PM10/5/2024 11:00:00 PM
The Secret Life of TreesThe Secret Life of Trees<div class="ExternalClassB9F2DF1B367D44348A53B9B7036B4D79"><p>Are trees able to smell? Do trees talk to each other? Come on this guided walk to uncover some of the mysteries and surprising facts about these forest giants.​<br><br></p>Ages 19+<br>$15 per adult, $7.50 per adult 65+<br>Registration required<br></div>https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/247210/5/2024 4:30:00 PM10/5/2024 7:00:00 PMMinnekhada Regional Park
Forest BathingForest Bathing<div class="ExternalClassB9ECCF80976243E9A15C23F56A2C3357"><p>Step into nature, take a deep breath of fresh forest air and let your body relax. A park interpreter will show you ways to waken your senses and experience the Japanese practice of forest bathing in this urban park oasis.</p><br>Ages 19+<br>$15 per adult, $7.50 per adult 65+<br>Registration required​<br></div>https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/247410/5/2024 4:30:00 PM10/5/2024 7:00:00 PMPacific Spirit Regional Park
Derby Reach Park DayDerby Reach Park Day<div class="ExternalClassCCB6CC3A481349949E777F8DF12918D0"><p>Celebrate the natural splendor and historical significance of Derby Reach with family-friendly activities. Learn about Langley Bog and heritage apples on guided walks to the viewing platform and historical sites.​<br></p><p>Meet at the Heritage Area (10716 Allard Cres, Langley)<br>Presented by Derby Reach/Brae Island Parks Association</p><p><br>All ages<br>Free, drop by anytime<br></p></div>https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/249310/5/2024 6:00:00 PM10/5/2024 9:00:00 PMDerby Reach Regional Park
Indigenous Plant Knowledge Workshop: Tea MakingIndigenous Plant Knowledge Workshop: Tea Making<div class="ExternalClassA47405B126C847D480E98DCC342F2265"><p>​<strong>Indigenous Plant Knowledge Workshops</strong></p>Deanna Miller of q́ićəý (Katzie First Nation) is reclaiming and sharing ancestral knowledge of plant medicine. All products are handmade in small batches with intention, love, and respect, while Deanna's workshops and plant walks help keep the knowledge alive. <div><br></div><div>These indoor workshops do not focus on harvesting or edibles. <div></div><div><br></div><div>Learn practices and preparations to create a blend of tea, along with the plant benefits and medicinal properties. Take home a small bag of the tea blended during the workshop.<br><br></div><div>Ages 14+<br>$20 per adult, $10 per youth/adult 65+ ​​<p>Registration required<br></p></div></div></div>https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/246810/6/2024 8:00:00 PM10/6/2024 10:00:00 PMCampbell Valley Regional Park
Piper Spit Bird CountPiper Spit Bird Count<div class="ExternalClass1BCDF80DC11B4FBAA69EB63BB497CCFF"><p>​Whether you’re just getting to know the birds in your backyard or are on the lookout for rarities, grab your binoculars and join a park interpreter to watch the seasonal changes of birds at Burnaby Lake.</p>Ages 15+<br>Free<br>Registration required​​<br></div>https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/247910/8/2024 4:00:00 PM10/8/2024 6:00:00 PMBurnaby Lake Regional Park
Mysterious MushroomsMysterious Mushrooms<div class="ExternalClassF7775D5339264809910607154C41D018"><p></p><div>Ever so quietly, essential fungi are working behind the scenes, keeping the forest running. Learn more about the rotters that clean up decaying matter, thieves that steal from other living things, and coordinators that create social networks of plants.<br>An indoor presentation will be followed by a slow forest walk (does not focus on harvesting or edibles).<br><br>Ages 18+<br>$15 per adult, $7.50 per adult 65+<br>Registration required​<br></div></div>https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/247510/19/2024 4:00:00 PM10/19/2024 6:30:00 PMCampbell Valley Regional Park
Mysterious MushroomsMysterious Mushrooms<div class="ExternalClass1092E99201134E10A8B2CE1FB33DD18F"><p>Ever so quietly, essential fungi are working behind the scenes, keeping the forest running. Learn more about the rotters that clean up decaying matter, thieves that steal from other living things, and coordinators that create social networks of plants.</p>An indoor presentation will be followed by a slow forest walk (does not focus on harvesting or edibles).<br><br>Ages 18+<br>$15 per adult, $7.50 per adult 65+<br>Registration required​<br></div>https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/247610/19/2024 8:00:00 PM10/19/2024 10:30:00 PMCampbell Valley Regional Park
Flashlight Mysteries: Nature UnnamedFlashlight Mysteries: Nature Unnamed<div class="ExternalClass8CE044DF50584643B0565801938768F1"><p>​What’s in a name? As wild words go missing, nature begins to fade from language, thought, and mind. Working with the park animals, can your team recover nature’s words to keep habitats and living things from being forgotten?<br></p><p>Escape room-inspired challenges designed for ages 13+<br><br>$20 per team (up to 6 people)<br>Registration required for designated time slots​. Only 1 registration is required per team (maximum 6 people, please include everyone in your party)</p></div>https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/246310/20/2024 1:30:00 AM10/20/2024 4:30:00 AMDeas Island Regional Park
Salmon SurvivorsSalmon Survivors<div class="ExternalClass2A0A6768A7C5474D8D871D4F80520F10"><p><strong>Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre Open Houses</strong></p>Check out displays and presentations. Tour indoor and outdoor learning spaces including the Bell-Irving Hatchery, “roof to creek” stormwater management system, and wetlands.<div><br></div><div>Celebrate the return of our salmon to Kanaka Creek and learn about their incredible journey and life in the spectacular Kanaka Watershed.</div><div><br><div>Presented by Kanaka Education & Environmental Partnership Society</div><div><br>All ages<br>Free</div><div>Drop by anytime<br></div></div></div>https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/249410/20/2024 6:00:00 PM10/20/2024 9:00:00 PMKanaka Creek Regional Park
Indigenous Plant Knowledge Workshop: Medicine RollerIndigenous Plant Knowledge Workshop: Medicine Roller<div class="ExternalClass604B4EB52B724102AD5D90A75FDDCBDE"><p><strong>Indigenous Plant Knowledge Workshops</strong></p>Deanna Miller of q́ićəý (Katzie First Nation) is reclaiming and sharing ancestral knowledge of plant medicine. All products are handmade in small batches with intention, love, and respect, while Deanna's workshops and plant walks help keep the knowledge alive.<div><br>These indoor workshops do not focus on harvesting or edibles. <div><br></div><div>Using pre-infused medicinal oils and essential oils, create your own blend to fill a 10 ml roller ball. Discover the plants used to create the infused oils and their benefits. <br><br></div><div>Ages 14+<br>$25 per adult, $12.50 per youth/adult 65+​<p>Registration required<br></p></div></div></div>https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/246910/20/2024 8:00:00 PM10/20/2024 9:30:00 PMCampbell Valley Regional Park
Light Up the Night: Lantern WalkLight Up the Night: Lantern Walk<div class="ExternalClass858A680E6ADF4FD4A7A4A0B5B6795133"><p>​Celebrate and light up the night with your loved ones on a special 1.5 km lantern-lit trail. Meander through this peaceful salmon rainforest while watching for “magical” animal lanterns. This small intimate experience will give you time to reflect and take in the beauty of nature at night.</p>Registration includes video with salmon fun facts and instructions to make your own lantern at home, which you can bring on the walk.<div><br><div><div>All ages<br>$5 per child/youth/adult<br>Registration required for designated time slots</div><div><br></div><div>Children and youth must be accompanied by an adult. All attendees (including adults) must be registered.<br></div></div></div></div>https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/246410/26/2024 2:00:00 AM10/26/2024 5:00:00 AMTynehead Regional Park

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