FraserRiverDiscovery

You’ve probably walked past one without noticing. #GreatBlueHerons are a common sight along the Fraser, often standing still along the shoreline. They rely on timing, striking quickly to catch fish, and they nest high up in trees, returning to the same spots each year.

Our Potential, Our Purpose is an interactive exhibit that explores how people and communities are creating change through stories and hands-on activities. Write a letter to your future self, contribute to a collective tapestry, and reflect on your role in a global community.

Join us for our upcoming panel and networking events! We're presenting informal opportunities for the community to learn more about the role played by the mighty Fraser in our daily lives. Presentations are followed by a Q&A session. Learn more: fraserriverdiscovery.org/faces-of-the-f…

Learn more and register here: fraserriverdiscovery.org/adult-workshop… #IndigenousEducation #NewWest

Early bird pricing for our Indigenous Medicinal Plant Workshop is ending on Mar 25! On Apr 18, join us for a guided exploration of the plants along the boardwalk with LoriAnn Bird! Participants will sample selected plants and take home a two-page illustrated mind map.

Alana @/westcoast_landscapes on IG took a serene photo of a still Fraser River in Abbotsford, winning our February photo contest. If you would like to enter our contest for March, tag us @thefrdc on Instagram and use the hashtag #FraserRiver so we see your photos. #photocontest

Not all of the Fraser River Basin looks the same. Near Kamloops, the river system winds through dry grasslands and dramatic canyon landscapes. #FraserRiver #BCNature #Kamloops #Watersheds

Learn more: fraserriverdiscovery.org/spring-discove…

March 14-21 is the first week of Spring Discovery Days at the FRDC! In Week 1, learn about stream restoration, explore trade in the river basin, try an Indigenous language matching game, and add a strand to our growing “Web of Life” installation. #FraserRiver

Have you ever wondered what challenges salmon face after they hatch in the Fraser River? Join us April 18-20 to find out! We’re open 10am – 4pm with activities to explore the river’s most iconic species of fish! Learn more here: fraserriverdiscovery.org/eggs

March’s #RiverBasinDays is on the 14th! When we meet a park for the first time, how do we get to know it? At #GlenbrookRavinePark, we’ll discover ferns, create nature art, and play games inspired by the forest. Register: jotform.com/203517054750248 #newwest

Due to a private event, our second floor gallery is closed today. The first floor gallery is welcoming visitors by donation.

The #FraserRiver supports many careers. These are just a few connected to the river: engineers design and maintain infrastructure, environmental scientists study ecosystems and water quality, tug crews guide vessels, and longshore workers move cargo between ships and shore.

There's still time to register for our #SpringBreakCamps! Starting next week, March 16, we invite children ages 6-11 to explore the past, present, and future of the Fraser through hands-on learning about science, pollution, and climate change. Register: fraserriverdiscovery.org/spring-camps

@COSBCTweets @PortVancouver @MarineResponse Register today: fraserriverdiscovery.org/faces-of-the-f…

Join an interactive panel exploring the careers that keep B.C.’s marine transportation sector moving. Hear from professionals as they share what they do, how they entered the field, and advice for those hoping to pursue similar paths. @COSBCTweets @portvancouver @marineresponse

Last weekend we hosted a beading workshop led by Pam Nowell!✨ Participants learned beading techniques and spent the afternoon creating their own beautiful pieces. Thank you to our instructor and everyone who joined us for making it such a special day. 💛 #AdultWorkshop

Join us April 18 for a guided walk with storytelling and hands-on sensory experiences: smelling, touching, and tasting. Participants will sample plants and take home a two-page illustrated mind map. Register: fraserriverdiscovery.org/adult-workshop… #IndigenousEducation #AdultWorkshop #NewWest

Photo Contest Winner 💫 @/skynoxaerials on IG took these gorgeous photos of the Pattullo Bridge from above the river in December. We'd love to see your photos of the Fraser. Our photo contest happens each month -- tag us @thefrdc so we see your entries. #fraserriver

Spring Discovery days is happening again this year! Join us March 14–29 as we explore the Fraser River through new hands-on activities and facilitated programs. Learn more: fraserriverdiscovery.org/spring-discove…

At last year's Spring Discovery Days, families joined us for storytime and planted their own vegetable seeds, decorating egg carton pots, filling them with soil, and learning how things grow beneath the surface. #springbreak #kidsactivities #newwest