Field Trips - March - June 2026
Please Note: anyone wishing to carpool should email to make arrangements beforehand, otherwise please meet at the designated meeting plance.
Please let the leader know to expect you.
The walks are generally about two to three hours long and are open to all Naturalist Clubs members (adults & children, but no pets please). Please dress for the weather and bring water, binoculars and a snack (plus bug spray in summer).
Note: these walks are weather dependent so if the weather is bad and no calls are received then the leader will not show up.Unless otherwise noted, washroom facilities are available on these walks.
> Saturday April 4th
Brydon Lagoon and High-Knoll Park
Leader: John Gordon
Time: 9:00 am at the 53rd Avenue parking lot near 198A Street, Langley
Join John to walk around the lagoon and see the variety of ducks that can be found there and listen to the spring birdsong; followed by a walk through the flood plain and up into High-Knoll Park to look for the liles of spring.
NOTE: there is not a washroom at this site.
Email John Gordon
> Thursday April 9th
Nathan Creek Dyke
Leader: Ryan Usenik
Time: 9:00 am at the bridge on River Road (88th Avenue), one block east of 264th Street.
Join Ryan to walk along the Nathan Creek dyke and visit the Gatzen property. During the walk the LFN Tree Swallow nest boxes will be cleaned out. This walk is about 2 km on a level trail.
NOTE: there is not a washroom at this site.
Email Ryan Usenik
> Thursday April 18th
Blackie Spit - Crescent Beach
Leader: Perry Poulsen
Time: 9:00 am at the paved parking lot at Crescent Beach.
Join Perry for a walk around this popular park, where a variety of migrant and resident birds can be found in spring followed by a warm-up at a local coffee shop. This is an easy walk of about 3 km.
Email Perry Poulsen
> Saturday April 25th
Great Blue Heron Reserve - Chilliwack
Leader: Tom Wildeboer
Time: 9:00 am at the Reserve, 5200 Sumas Prairie Road, Chilliwack (Highway 1, exit 109)
Join Tom to explore the Nature Reserve, which has 325 acres of wetlands located on the un-dyked floodplain of the Vedder River. Managed by the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Society, this site is known for the large breeding colony of Great Blue Herons - as well as a variety of wildlife and vegetation. At this time of year the Herons should be nest building with lots of activity within the colony, while Wood Ducks, Pileated Woodpeckers, and Bald Eagles are busy, too. The reserve also has beautiful walking trails. The walk will be about 4 kms on level trail along the dyke and through the woods along the Vedder River.
Email Tom Wildeboer
> Saturday May 2nd
Salmon River Natural Area, Fort Langley
Leader: Eric Habisch
Time: 9:00 am at the trailhead on Bill Brown Road, closest to 96th Avenue.
Join Eric on a leisurely walk around this natural wetland area nestled between the Fort Langley Golf Course, the Bedford Landing neighbourhood, and the Bedford Channel. Usually a good number of ducks, songbirds at the neighbours' feeders, a kingfisher out in the channel, springtime arrivals or maybe even the resident beavers can be seen. If time permits we can also meander a bit of the Fort to Fort Trail. Walking distance is 2.2 km on gravel trails with a couple of inclines.
Email Eric Habisch
> Saturday May 9th
Sparrow Creek Farm, 23000 Rawlinson Crescent, Langley
Leader: Roy Cline
Time: 10:00 am at the 8th Avenue parking lot.
Join Roy for a walk to enjoy the ecosystem diversity of this 7-acre property. Explore a pond, wetland, a coniferous forest, and a wild pasture. IN addition, there is a barn with 2 horses and 4 pet goats. There is an active amphibian habitat restoration project in the pond and the wetlands. A brisk walk would be 45 minutes or meandering 2 hours.
Email Roy Cline
> Saturday May 16th
Trinity Western University
Leader: Ted Goshulak
Time: 9:00 am at the University, 22500 University Drive (park near the Kuhn Building)
Trinity Western University's Ecosystem Study Area (the ESA) is comprised of diverse riparian habitats, surrounding waterways including tributaries of the Salmon River, the Salmon River itself, and MacMillan Lake. These habitats are home to a diversity of of plant and animal species. Many bird species can be seen including numerous passerines, raptors, and waterfowl. There is extensive rearing habitat for Coho Salmon and the forested areas are also home to the endangered Oregon Forest Snail, which has been studied extensively by TWU researchers. The ESA serves as an excellent outdoor classroom for TWU students and is also open to the public, with an extensive network of recently upgraded trails. The walk will be aoubt 3 kms. and it of moderate difficulty.
Email Ted Goshulak
> Saturday May 23rd
Redwood Park
Leader: Nora Truman
Time: 9:00 am at the parking lot, 17900 - 20th Avenue.
Join Nora to walk the trails in this park and enjoy the variety of tree species from aaround the world, planted by Peter and Davis Brown, including the largest collection of Giant Redwood Trees in Canada. This walk is about 3 kms. on level trails. .
Email Nora Truman
> May 26th to 29th
Spring Trip - Monday to Thursday (May 26th, 27th, and 28th nights)
Leader(s): To be arranged
> Saturday June 6th
Glen Valley Spring Bird Count
Leader: Lisa Dreves
Time: Meet at Poplar Bar at 6:30 am to spit up into groups to cover several different areas.
The count runs until about 12:00 noon, when we return to Poplar Bar to enjoy a potluck lunch and compare results. Please contact Lisa so that we know to expect you. It is early and we know sometimes people forget to set their alarm, and we don't want to drive away if there is a possibility of extra help!.
Email Lisa Dreves
> Thursday June 11th
Campbell Valley Regional Park
Leader: Phil Henderson
Time: 9:00 am at the 8th Avenue parking lot.
Join Join Phil to walk the trails through this popular park, with its great variety of trees, flowers, shrubs, and birds. This is a moderately difficult trail with some ups and downs, so please wear appropriate footwear. Walking distance is approximately 5 kms. Please bring a packed lunch to eat at a suitable spot at the end of the walk.
Email Phil Henderson
> Thursday June 18th
Derby Reach Regional Park
Leader: Keith Chrystall
Time: 9:00 am at the parking lot at 21801 Allard Crescent.
Join Keith to walk the trail from the parking lot to Muench Bar to see the Purple Martins at the nest boxes installed by LEPS and LFN; then through the woods to 208th Street and back to the parking lot. This is an easy walk of about 4 kms. on level gravel trails.
Email Keith Chrystall
> Saturday June 27th
Langley Municipal and Irene Pearce Trails
Leader: Ryan Usenik
Time: 9:00 am at the parking lot at 500 - 224th Street.
Join Join Ryan to see this new park which is not yet open to the public but in which LFN is carrying out a biodiversity study for the Township of Langley. Wear waterproof footwear as one part of the trail is very wet. This walk is moderately difficult and is about 2 kms. in length.
Email Ryan Usenik
Please Note: anyone wishing to carpool should email to make arrangements beforehand, otherwise please meet at the designated meeting plance.
Please let the leader know to expect you.
The walks are generally about two to three hours long and are open to all Naturalist Clubs members (adults & children, but no pets please). Please dress for the weather and bring water, binoculars and a snack (plus bug spray in summer).
Note: these walks are weather dependent so if the weather is bad and no calls are received then the leader will not show up.Unless otherwise noted, washroom facilities are available on these walks.
> Saturday April 4th
Brydon Lagoon and High-Knoll Park
Leader: John Gordon
Time: 9:00 am at the 53rd Avenue parking lot near 198A Street, Langley
Join John to walk around the lagoon and see the variety of ducks that can be found there and listen to the spring birdsong; followed by a walk through the flood plain and up into High-Knoll Park to look for the liles of spring.
NOTE: there is not a washroom at this site.
Email John Gordon
> Thursday April 9th
Nathan Creek Dyke
Leader: Ryan Usenik
Time: 9:00 am at the bridge on River Road (88th Avenue), one block east of 264th Street.
Join Ryan to walk along the Nathan Creek dyke and visit the Gatzen property. During the walk the LFN Tree Swallow nest boxes will be cleaned out. This walk is about 2 km on a level trail.
NOTE: there is not a washroom at this site.
Email Ryan Usenik
> Thursday April 18th
Blackie Spit - Crescent Beach
Leader: Perry Poulsen
Time: 9:00 am at the paved parking lot at Crescent Beach.
Join Perry for a walk around this popular park, where a variety of migrant and resident birds can be found in spring followed by a warm-up at a local coffee shop. This is an easy walk of about 3 km.
Email Perry Poulsen
> Saturday April 25th
Great Blue Heron Reserve - Chilliwack
Leader: Tom Wildeboer
Time: 9:00 am at the Reserve, 5200 Sumas Prairie Road, Chilliwack (Highway 1, exit 109)
Join Tom to explore the Nature Reserve, which has 325 acres of wetlands located on the un-dyked floodplain of the Vedder River. Managed by the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Society, this site is known for the large breeding colony of Great Blue Herons - as well as a variety of wildlife and vegetation. At this time of year the Herons should be nest building with lots of activity within the colony, while Wood Ducks, Pileated Woodpeckers, and Bald Eagles are busy, too. The reserve also has beautiful walking trails. The walk will be about 4 kms on level trail along the dyke and through the woods along the Vedder River.
Email Tom Wildeboer
> Saturday May 2nd
Salmon River Natural Area, Fort Langley
Leader: Eric Habisch
Time: 9:00 am at the trailhead on Bill Brown Road, closest to 96th Avenue.
Join Eric on a leisurely walk around this natural wetland area nestled between the Fort Langley Golf Course, the Bedford Landing neighbourhood, and the Bedford Channel. Usually a good number of ducks, songbirds at the neighbours' feeders, a kingfisher out in the channel, springtime arrivals or maybe even the resident beavers can be seen. If time permits we can also meander a bit of the Fort to Fort Trail. Walking distance is 2.2 km on gravel trails with a couple of inclines.
Email Eric Habisch
> Saturday May 9th
Sparrow Creek Farm, 23000 Rawlinson Crescent, Langley
Leader: Roy Cline
Time: 10:00 am at the 8th Avenue parking lot.
Join Roy for a walk to enjoy the ecosystem diversity of this 7-acre property. Explore a pond, wetland, a coniferous forest, and a wild pasture. IN addition, there is a barn with 2 horses and 4 pet goats. There is an active amphibian habitat restoration project in the pond and the wetlands. A brisk walk would be 45 minutes or meandering 2 hours.
Email Roy Cline
> Saturday May 16th
Trinity Western University
Leader: Ted Goshulak
Time: 9:00 am at the University, 22500 University Drive (park near the Kuhn Building)
Trinity Western University's Ecosystem Study Area (the ESA) is comprised of diverse riparian habitats, surrounding waterways including tributaries of the Salmon River, the Salmon River itself, and MacMillan Lake. These habitats are home to a diversity of of plant and animal species. Many bird species can be seen including numerous passerines, raptors, and waterfowl. There is extensive rearing habitat for Coho Salmon and the forested areas are also home to the endangered Oregon Forest Snail, which has been studied extensively by TWU researchers. The ESA serves as an excellent outdoor classroom for TWU students and is also open to the public, with an extensive network of recently upgraded trails. The walk will be aoubt 3 kms. and it of moderate difficulty.
Email Ted Goshulak
> Saturday May 23rd
Redwood Park
Leader: Nora Truman
Time: 9:00 am at the parking lot, 17900 - 20th Avenue.
Join Nora to walk the trails in this park and enjoy the variety of tree species from aaround the world, planted by Peter and Davis Brown, including the largest collection of Giant Redwood Trees in Canada. This walk is about 3 kms. on level trails. .
Email Nora Truman
> May 26th to 29th
Spring Trip - Monday to Thursday (May 26th, 27th, and 28th nights)
Leader(s): To be arranged
> Saturday June 6th
Glen Valley Spring Bird Count
Leader: Lisa Dreves
Time: Meet at Poplar Bar at 6:30 am to spit up into groups to cover several different areas.
The count runs until about 12:00 noon, when we return to Poplar Bar to enjoy a potluck lunch and compare results. Please contact Lisa so that we know to expect you. It is early and we know sometimes people forget to set their alarm, and we don't want to drive away if there is a possibility of extra help!.
Email Lisa Dreves
> Thursday June 11th
Campbell Valley Regional Park
Leader: Phil Henderson
Time: 9:00 am at the 8th Avenue parking lot.
Join Join Phil to walk the trails through this popular park, with its great variety of trees, flowers, shrubs, and birds. This is a moderately difficult trail with some ups and downs, so please wear appropriate footwear. Walking distance is approximately 5 kms. Please bring a packed lunch to eat at a suitable spot at the end of the walk.
Email Phil Henderson
> Thursday June 18th
Derby Reach Regional Park
Leader: Keith Chrystall
Time: 9:00 am at the parking lot at 21801 Allard Crescent.
Join Keith to walk the trail from the parking lot to Muench Bar to see the Purple Martins at the nest boxes installed by LEPS and LFN; then through the woods to 208th Street and back to the parking lot. This is an easy walk of about 4 kms. on level gravel trails.
Email Keith Chrystall
> Saturday June 27th
Langley Municipal and Irene Pearce Trails
Leader: Ryan Usenik
Time: 9:00 am at the parking lot at 500 - 224th Street.
Join Join Ryan to see this new park which is not yet open to the public but in which LFN is carrying out a biodiversity study for the Township of Langley. Wear waterproof footwear as one part of the trail is very wet. This walk is moderately difficult and is about 2 kms. in length.
Email Ryan Usenik
