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Forest Fest
Saturday, September 27
12 to 4pm
Derek Doubleday Arboretum
21177 Fraser Highway
Join us as we celebrate BC National Forest Week and BC Rivers Day! This year's event is in collaboration with the Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS).
Come explore Derek Doubleday Arboretum and enjoy nature with a variety of fun and educational activities and presentations for all ages.
Free admission.
Forest Fest will feature:
- Raptors Ridge - Birds of Prey presentation
- Chainsaw carving by Ben Hemara
- Games and activities
- Scavenger hunt
- Educational panels
- Exhibitor booths
- Food trucks
Plus, everyone in attendance will receive a sapling to take home (limited quantities available).
Parking and shuttle information
The parking lot at Derek Doubleday is reserved for accessible parking and drop-offs only.
Parking is available at:
- St. Andrew's Church at 20955 Old Yale Rd
- McLeod Athletic Park (west parking lot) at 213A Street and 57A Avenue.
Free shuttle service is available at McLeod Athletic Park stadium.
Carpooling is encouraged.
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12:05pm | Welcome from Mayor Eric Woodward and Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS) | Presentation stage |
| 12:30pm | Raptors Ridge - Birds of Prey | Presentation stage |
| 1:00pm | Chainsaw carving by Ben Hemara | Grass area by Presentation stage |
| 1:00pm | Langley Learning Farm Tour | Langley Learning Farm |
| 1:30pm | Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS) - Presentation TBD | Presentation stage |
| 2:00pm | Critter Care | Presentation stage |
| 2:45pm | Raptors Ridge - Birds of Prey | Presentation stage |
| 3:00pm | Langley Learning Farm Tour | Langley Learning Farm |
| 3:15pm | Chainsaw carving by Ben Hemara | Grass area by Presentation stage |
| All day | Raptors Ridge - Meet the Raptors | Pathway lookout |
| All day | Scavenger hunt | Site wide Pick up at any Township of Langley tent |
| All day | Sapling giveaway | Township of Langley information tent |
*Schedule subject to change
Exhibitors
- Critter Care Wildlife Society
- Elizabeth's Wildlife Center
- Explore Science Club
- Fraser River Regional Library
- Langley Arts Council
- Langley Field Naturalists
- Langley Forest School
- LEPS Education
- LEPS Stewardship
- LEPS Water
- Metro Vancouver
- Metro Vancouver Regional Parks
- Nicomekl Enhancement Society
- Parks Canada
- Raptors Ridge
- Salmon River Enhancement Society
- Township of Langley Horticulture
- Township of Langley Solid Waste
- Township of Langley Trees and Trails
- Township of Langley Turf
- Township of Langley Water
Food Trucks
- C Market Coffee Truck
- Little Devils Wood Fire Pizza
- Little oOties Mini Donuts
- Triple O's On the Go
*Exhibitors and food trucks subject to change
