I am a Research Librarian who has devoted myself to learning and teaching others about forests, trees, and wildlife.
My forest walks are high energy events where we wonder together at forests being the greatest show on earth.
I am currently a Collections Librarian at UBC Library, a member of the Nature Vancouver Botany Committee, and a Walk Leader and Writer for Pacific Spirit Park Society.
On this website you can find and register for my upcoming walks, book me for a private walk, or read my recent work.
About Ryan
How/Why are most of my Walks Free?
As a UBC Librarian I am considered Faculty and apart of my job includes 'Scholarship and Service" to the University and surrounding Community. Instead of writing and publishing Journal Articles, I have chosen to do this!
When do I Charge for a Walk?
For requests for Private Walks - in order to keep the demand manageable - I will charge a group rate that will depend on the size and type of group. This money will be donated to a Local Park Society (e.g. Pacific Spirit Park Society) that stewards the park or another Nature Organization. I will waive the group rate fee for student organizations and in special circumstances.
Can you Tip me anyways?
Yes! I'll donate this Tip money as well or give it to a co-leader of the walk.
Can you co-lead a Forest Walk with me?
Yes! I am always looking to collaborate! If you have expertise (both amateur or professional) in anything Nature or History related please do reach out to me using the Contact and Book Page with a suggestion for where and what you would like to do a walk on.
Other great places to explore Vancouver Forests:
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Ancient Tree Vancouver Walking Tour - The best tree walk in Vancouver. Join Big Tree Hunter and Old Growth Advocate Colin Spratt and never look at Stanley Park the same.
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Nature Vancouver Events and Presentations - I regularly run and attend events with the oldest Nature Organization in Vancouver
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Pacific Spirit Park Society - Subscribe to their newsletter and make sure to check out the 'Crazy Boggers'
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Jericho Stewardship Group - Subscribe to their newsletter and get to know the most wildlife dense park in Vancouver
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Stanley Park Ecology Society - The beating heart of Stanley Park. Go to one their events!
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UBC Botanical Gardens - Plants from all over the world in a dense Vancouver Rainforest. Check it out!
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UBC Museum of Anthropology - One of the best museums in the world. Go learn how Indigenous People used and survived with the forest.
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UBC Beatty Biodiversity Museum - A active research, botanical and wildlife museum? You learn so much!