Special Events for Adults

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.

Sauna Sessions at The Hot Spot

November 1, 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, ...

Wreath Making Workshop

November 28, 2026

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Maple Ridge

Join us on Saturday, November 28th for a wreath making workshop in the research forest! Enjoy a nice campfire while building yourself a festive wreath made from materials collected from the ...

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Inspired happenings

Sauna Sessions at The Hot Spot

November 1, 2026

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Maple Ridge

Wreath Making Workshop

November 28, 2026

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Maple Ridge

Looking for a past event?

Wild Mushroom Field Trip +

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 +

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