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1942 Como Lake Ave. |
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Coquitlam, BC
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604-290-9910
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A Unique Collection of Heritage Trees - Arboretum in COQUITLAM, BC - |
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Site maintained by 'The Riverview Horticultural Centre Society'
Copyright 2007. All rights reserved |
Public Tree Tours 2010
2601 Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam
Meet for walks at Henry Esson Young (HEY) Building
(See directions below)
| Burke Mountain Naturalists lead tours of the Wildlife Area at the high point of the Lands. |
| These walks (indicated in yellow coloured area*)also start from the HEY Building. |
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March 21
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Sunday
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1 pm
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First walk of the 2009 season
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April 18
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Sunday
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1 pm
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Magnolia walk
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April 25
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1 pm
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BMN Finnie’s/Backyard walk *
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May 9
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Sunday
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1 pm
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Public Tree Tour - Mother’s day
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May 23
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Sunday
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1 pm
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Children’s walk
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June 13
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Sunday
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1 pm
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Public Tree Tour
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June 20
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Sunday
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1 pm
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BMN Children's Backyard walk *
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June 27
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Sunday
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Linden walk 1
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Thursday
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7:30 pm
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Linden walk 2
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July 18
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Sunday
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1 pm
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Public Tree Tour
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August 15
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Sunday
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1 pm
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Public Tree Tour
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August 22
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Sunday
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1 pm
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BMN Backyard walk *
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September 12
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Sunday
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11am-4pm
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TREEFEST 2010 -Guided Walks leave on the hour
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| October 3 | Sunday | 1 pm | Public Tree Tour - Last of the Season |
Directions: To reach HEY building take Holly Drive through the hospital grounds, then go uphill on Oak Crescent, and the HEY is on your right on Kalmia Drive. Find parking, and meet at the front door. Buses do go through the grounds, ask to be let off above Crease Clinic. see also Maps
Information: Walks are usually led by a volunteer arborist, and last about two hours, depending on weather and walkers’ preference. Dress for the weather, and wear comfy shoes or boots. We go rain or shine. Children and adults welcome. Dogs on ‘leash’ are also welcome.
Walks are free but you can join the society, or make a tax-deductible donation if you wish.
DONATIONS WELCOME
Special tours for groups can be arranged by contacting trees@rhcs.org,
Mary at 604-939-7769 or Norma at 604-942-7378, or leave a message at 604-290-9910.
The public is welcome to visit the arboretum.
Pick up a self-guided tour at our kiosk on Pine Terrace (west of Crease Clinic - see the sitemap)
NOTICE:
The Riverview Tree Collection is located on the grounds of Riverview Hospital, a treatment facility for people with mental health challenges that is in active operation. Please respect the privacy of the Patients, this is their home. PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY & BCMHAS Photography Policy