DRBIPA hosts education and recreation events free for the community to attend, such as guided nature walks with local ecologists and biologists - along with special events for DRBIPA Members. We love putting on our big annual events, too , the Bedford Channel Paddle and Heritage Apple Day! We also organize regular environmental conservation and restoration events within the parks for our dedicated team of volunteer Park Ambassadors and community members wanting to get more involved with our natural environment.
On October 30th we're planting at Derby Reach Regional Park! We are planting native vegetation to increase biodiversity in the park, enhance connectivity with a wildlife corridor, and provide vital habitat for wildlife in the park.
Saturday, October 30, 2021. 12:00pm-3:30pm
Volunteers will be helping to plant the new vegetation and also doing some mulching that we can use to insulate the plants over winter.
Things to consider:
• Be prepared for the weather, the event is on rain or shine
• Bring your own water and snacks
• Wear comfortable clothing you don't mind getting dirty
• Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots
We will be following all provincial pandemic protocols for outdoor events:
• Please bring your own reusable mask with you if you prefer to wear a mask
• We will have sanitizer available
• All tools, gloves, and equipment will be provided and sanitized before the event
• You are welcome to bring your own set of work/garden gloves with you if you have some.
Email Roxci at outreach@drbipa.org if you have any questions or to register to attend. Thanks for signing up and getting involved!
The exact meetup location details will be provided to all registered attendees in an email reminder 2 days before the event. Be sure to check your junkmail or promotions folder if you don't receive the email or contact us anytime.
We recommend completing a Personal Health Check before attending any in-person events. The full self-assessment tool is available online at:
https://bc.thrive.health/.Do not attend if you are:
• Exhibiting cold or flu-like symptoms in the last 10 days such as fever, chills, new or worsening cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, and new muscle aches or headache
• Under the direction of the provincial health officer to self-isolate
• Arrived from outside of Canada in the last 14 days
• In close contact with someone who has a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days
Join us as we learn about what native species to plant in the fall in Langley, BC, and which invasives to avoid in particular. With unique planting tips and insight from Alexandra Falconer, Garden Programs Coordinator at Langley Environmental Partners Society.
On October 16th we're planting at Derby Reach Regional Park! We are planting native flowering plants to increase biodiversity in the park and benefit our local pollinating insects, bees, and butterflies.
Volunteers will be helping to set up the garden bed and plant the new vegetation.
Friday, October 15, 2021. 1:00pm-4:00pm
• Be prepared for the weather, the event is on rain or shine
• Bring your own water and snacks
• Wear comfortable clothing you don't mind getting dirty
• Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots
We will be following all provincial pandemic protocols for outdoor events:
• Please bring your own reusable mask with you if you prefer to wear a mask
• We will have sanitizer available
• All tools, gloves, and equipment will be provided and sanitized before the event
• You are welcome to bring your own set of work/garden gloves with you if you have some.
Email Roxci at outreach@drbipa.org if you have any questions or to register for one or both days. Thanks for signing up and getting involved!
The exact meetup location details will be provided to all registered attendees in an email reminder 2 days before the event. Be sure to check your junkmail or promotions folder if you don't receive the email or contact us anytime.
We recommend completing a Personal Health Check before attending any in-person events. The full self-assessment tool is available online at:
https://bc.thrive.health/.Do not attend if you are:
• Exhibiting cold or flu-like symptoms in the last 10 days such as fever, chills, new or worsening cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, and new muscle aches or headache
• Under the direction of the provincial health officer to self-isolate
• Arrived from outside of Canada in the last 14 days
• In close contact with someone who has a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days
Due to our Covid Protocols for outdoor events the attendance is limited to 8 people, registration is 'first come first serve' and each attendee must register individually for this walk. Drop-ins and guests are unfortunately not able to attend at this time, thanks for your understanding.
Join us for a nature talk and river walk as we learn about our local fish community and habitat issues of Derby Reach, Fort Langley, and the Fraser Valley - with unique insight from our nature guide, biologist Mike Pearson.
Thursday, July 22nd | 7:00pm -8:30pm Location: Derby Reach Regional Park
The meeting location will be sent out with the event reminder a couple of days before the event. We will be following physical distancing and mask measures for safety reasons. Please complete a BC Health Check before attending any events.
Please register for this event by Monday, July 19th. We'll send the event reminder out to all registered attendees on Tuesday, July 20th, two days before the event.
Mike is a Registered Professional Biologist with 30 years of field experience. He completed a PhD at UBC in 2004 on the ecology of two endangered fish; Nooksack dace and Salish sucker. He continues to lead many research and recovery projects focused on these species. Mike also has extensive experience in the design, construction and monitoring of habitat restoration and enhancement projects and is known for creating diverse, naturalistic habitats that benefit multiple species. He has worked closely with environmental non-profit groups and academic researchers throughout his career. He lives on the Fraser River near Agassiz.
Join us as we learn about the Langley Bog with unique insight from our nature guide and biologist Dr. David Clements.
This event is for DRBIPA Members & Park Ambassadors. Due to our Covid Protocols for outdoor events the attendance is limited to 8 people, registration is 'first come first serve' for only DRBIPA Members & Park Ambassadors. Drop-ins and guests are unfortunately not able to attend at this time. Thanks for your understanding.
We'll meet at about 9:50am and will walk to and learn about the Langley Bog together with our nature guide and biologist Dr. David Clements. This event involves extensive walking to and back from the bog.
Saturday, July 10th | 10am - 12pm
Location: Derby Reach Regional Park
Please register for this event by July 6th. We will send the meeting location details and more information out to everyone registered by July 7th. If you are a DRBIPA Member or Volunteer Park Ambassador and did not receive the registration link but would like to attend please email us.
We will be following any and all provincial physical distancing and mask measures for safety reasons. Please complete a BC Health Check before attending any events.
Join us as we learn about our local fish community and habitat issues of Derby Reach, Fort Langley, and the Fraser Valley - with unique insight and wonderful photos by biologist Mike Pearson.
register for this event by Monday, May 3rd. We'll send the Zoom login link out to all registered attendees on Tuesday, May 4th, two days before the event.This year, the AGM will take place via Zoom. We ask all park association Members who are able to attend to register for the AGM by February 21st. After registration closes you will be emailed the meeting details, voting information, and the secured Zoom login link to attend the meeting online.
DRBIPA Annual General Meeting 2021: February 25, 2021 from 7:00PM - 8:00PM
We hope you'll join us for a review of our annual stats and our work in the parks this past year. Come find out about our partnerships with Metro Vancouver Regional Parks and Pacific Parklands Foundation. Plus, hear from Sara Alaica about her Langley Bog research project. Thanks so much for attending, we appreciate your time and commitment!
Saturday, November 14th, 2020 | 10AM-12PM: Volunteers will be working to remove invasive ivy at Brae Island.
Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, 24th | 10:00AM to 12:00PM: We're planting 300 plants at Derby Reach Regional Park! The native vegetation planting will increase biodiversity in the park, enhance connectivity with a wildlife corridor, and provide vital habitat for wildlife in the park.
Saturday, October 24th ~ 10am-12pm
7:00pm - 7:50pm
https://www.heritagehouse.ca/book/sylvia-grace-borda/Join us to provide support for the pond restoration project at Derby Reach! We are looking for 2-3 volunteers to join us on August 17th and/or 18th. Please register for this event by emailing our Volunteer Coordinator, Roxci, at outreach@drbipa.org.
