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Past Special Events
January 16, 2010 - Town Hall Meeting - The True Costs of the South Fraser Perimeter FREEWAY
September 27, 2009 - Jog For the Bog - 5K and 10K Trail Run
July 25-26, 2009 - International Bog Days
June 5, 6, 7 2009 - Used Book Sale - Scottsdale Centre, 7031 120th Street, Delta, BC
To donate books, call 604.572.0373 (No National Geographics or encyclopedias, please)
April 26, 2009 - Sunday - Pilgrimage to the Bog - 2pm
March 21, 2009 - Saturday - Celebrating Women and the Spirit of the Cranes - 5pm - Pacific Inn Resort & Conference Centre, 1160 King George Highway, White Rock, BC
December 4, 2008 - 6:30pm - Metro Vancouver invites you to a presentation on the Management Plan for the Burns Bog Ecological Conservancy Area - Delta Town & Country Inn
September 21, 2008 - SUNDAY - JOG FOR THE BOG - Trail Run/Walk We would like to thank everybody that participated in the 10th annual Jog for the Bog. With the support of sponsors, volunteers, participants and organizers, the Burns Bog Conservation Society was able to raise thousands of dollars towards educational programs. We look forward to seeing everybody again next year!
August 4, 2008 - Monday - 11am - Spiritual Vigil to St Mungo's Site - In response to moves by Gordon Campbell and Kevin Falcon to destroy internationally significant First Nations Sacred Sites for the South Fraser Perimeter Road truck highway, a spiritual and scientific vigil will be held on BC Day, August 4 th, 2008, a day on which the Campbell government will spend $millions celebrating 150 years of white settlement.
July 26 & 27, 2008 - INTERNATIONAL BOG DAYS - 10388 Nordel Court - International Bog Days are a great opportunity to tour the Bog, enjoy local performances, and check out interactive exhibits.
- On Saturday, July 26th, there will be tours of Burns Bog from 10:00am-3:00pm.
- On Sunday, July 27th from 10:00am-4:00pm, enjoy live entertainment from Yuca, Tiller's Folly, and other great local artists. There will also be a kid's' adventure tent, snacks, exhibits, and additional bog tours at this free community festival. If you have any questions or if you would like to become an exhibitor you can e-mail events@burnsbog.org or call (604)572-0373 for more information.
- Click to download an International Bog Days Poster
July 7th to August 15, 2008 - SUMMER DAY CAMPS - 10388 Nordel Court - Book your child/grandchild early to avoid disappointment. (Link to Registration Form) (Link to Brochure)
Wetland Adventures Summer Day Camp – July through August 2007
GET BOGGY! The Burns Bog Conservation Society offers a fun and educational summer Day Camp in the Delta Nature Reserve. Children age 6-12 are invited to experience the wonders of our wetlands as they learn about bog plants and animals and the role bogs play in our environment. Activities include nature exploration, first aid training, crafts, games, science experiments, wilderness survival and much more! For rates, dates and sponsorship opportunities call 604.572.0373. (back to top)
International Bog Day - July 29, 2007
Celebrate community spirit and environmental awareness! Be sure to check out the 16th Annual International Bog Day hosted by the Burns Bog Conservation Society. Bring your friends and family out for a day of live music, food, activities for the kids and tours of the Delta Nature Reserve. Meet local businesses, learn about other environmental initiatives and celebrate wetlands worldwide. For more information, sponsorship opportunities or to become an exhibitor please call 604.572.0373. (back to top
6th Annual Celebrating Women & the Spirit of the Cranes - March 10, 2007
NOMINATE A WOMAN! The Vancouver Port Authority and the Burns Bog Conservation Society present the 6th Annual Celebrating Women & the Spirit of the Cranes. Nominate a woman who has made a difference in your community or workplace by February 3, 2007 and have her work recognized on March 10, 2007 at the awards ceremony. For nomination forms, tickets or sponsorship opportunities call 604.572.0373 or visit www.spiritofthecranes.org.
Saturday, Nov. 19/05
>Burns Bog Conservation Society's 17th Anniversary
Open House from 2-6pm at the Society office
Free, refreshments will be served
EVERYONE WELCOME!
Saturday, November
19/05
Celebrating Women and the Spirit of Cranes Nomination
Process Begins
Send in your nominations for notable women
Nomination forms will be available on-line as of November
19th
Mar 05/05
Celebrating Women & the Spirit of the Cranes
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Julia Levy, Executive Chairman, Scientific Advisory Board, QLT
Sept 26/04
Walk/Jog for the Bog
6500 Westview Dr. - Westview Park
Registration: 9:00 a.m. Warm-Up: 9:45
a.m. Start: 10:00 a.m.
Entrance Fee: determined by age &
category. BC Rivers Day event. Register
online at
GEMS registration
Summer 04
"The Bog Expedition" - Summer Day Camps
Fun weeklong day camps for children on all ages. Dates
will run from the last 3 weeks of July
and the first 3 weeks of August. Learn
about the bog, make new friends and
experience nature outdoors during the
summer holidays.
Oct. 30/04
Owl Prowl Tours
Owl Prowl in the Delta Nature Reserve. Tour starts at dusk – Call for more info.
July 25/04
International Bog Day
Great Pacific Forum-Planet Ice - 10388 Nordel Court
Entertainment, tours, displays, children’s activities,
garage sale, silent auction and raffle. 10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m.
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