Adults – Wild & Immersive

Inspired happenings

In addition to our Wild & Immersive programming, we also host a variety of special events year round to educate and entertain our communities. From holiday-themed kids’ adventures to enlightening evenings for adults – we have something for the whole family.

Come to the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest in Maple Ridge or the Alex Fraser Research Forest in Williams Lake and enjoy some fun and educational activities with us.

Wild Mushroom Field Trip

October 3, 2026

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Maple Ridge

Learn how to safely ID edible wild mushrooms. Hosted by Swallow Tail Culinary Adventures and UBC's Wild & Immersive. This foray into Malcolm Knapp research forest will focus on how to ...

Sauna Sessions at The Hot Spot

October 12, 2026

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Maple Ridge

Experience the Transformative Power of Sauna at Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre. Join us for the ultimate wellness experience at Loon Lake’s public sauna sessions—where nature, relaxation, ...

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Inspired happenings

Special events for Adults

Wild Mushroom Field Trip

October 3, 2026

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Maple Ridge

Sauna Sessions at The Hot Spot

October 12, 2026

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Maple Ridge

Looking for a past event?

77 Years of Research at the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest +

Songline: Musical Hike +

Wild Bar +

Mother’s Day at Loon Lake +

From No Growth to Old Growth +

Not-So-Clear-Cut: Rethinking How We Harvest Forests +

Family Adventure Day +

Wreath Making Workshop +

The Land of Moss Ecology Workshop +

Insect BioBlitz +

Forest and Nature School Practitioners Course +

Rainforest Retreat +

Winter Twig Identification +

Guided Forest Bathing +

Outstanding in the Forest- A Foraging Dinner +

Summer Skies +

Arboretum Walk +

Fish Bone Bead Workshop +

Maple Ridge