View a list of upcoming Explorer Days and read our Explorer Day Etiquette below!
In response to COVID-19, NatureKids BC is providing online resources and interactions, such as Virtual Explorer Days, to ensure the safety of our members. Please read our COVID-19 Guidelines and Policy for any potential in-person gatherings this summer.
VANCOUVER- Spring Walk in the Camosun Bog
Join us at Camosun Bog in Pacific Spirit Park on Sunday, May 31st, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (approx) for a spring exploration of the amazing Camosun Bog. We will be joining volunteers Noriko Nakaya and Eleanore Wellwood from Camosun Bog Restoration Group (CBRG) to learn more about what they do, what CBRG is and the importance of maintaining this natural ecosystem that still remains in our city after so many others have disappeared. We will see a variety of species, including sphagnum mosses, sundews (carnivorous plants), bog cranberry, interesting fungi and different birds, perhaps even a Turkey Vulture which is very common around the bog.
Interesting fact: Camosun Bog’s history can be traced back ten thousand years!
Read more about Camosun Bog’s history and ecology here.
Register here.
Meeting location: Camosun Bog entrance. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes prior to the beginning of our walk.
Transit: TransLink routes 025 and 033 run on 16th Ave. While the TransLink 007 route will come down on Dunbar St.
There is parking available on Camosun St.
What to bring: Bring your camera, binoculars if you have — we will have a pair to share — a magnifying glass and, most importantly, don’t forget your curiosity.
What to wear: Dress for the weather. Bring a hat, sunscreen and hydration as we are expecting a sunny day.
Washroom Facilities: Available.
Please Note: This Explorer Day will go on in light rain, but we will cancel in the case of heavy rain.
CANCELLATION: If you register and are unable to make it, please notify us at vancouver@naturekidsbc.ca. Thanks for your consideration.
LIABILITY WAIVER: Please read the attached Liability Waiver that you will be asked to sign upon arrival at the Explorer Day.
PHOTOS: At the beginning of the Explorer Day, you will be asked if you consent to have photos taken of your child/children. These photos may be used by NatureKids BC. Your choice does not impact your ability to participate fully in the experience.
Please arrive 5–10 minutes early to sign waiver forms. We plan to start promptly at 10:00 a.m.
Explorer Day Etiquette:
Be prepared to HAVE FUN
Pre-registration with your Club Leader is required for most Explorer Days (Friends are welcome if space permits).
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure enough time for passport stamping and organization. Starting times are firm, and Leaders cannot wait for late-comers!
Please stay with the Leader and let them know if you are leaving early.
Children must always be accompanied by an adult guardian, who is responsible for their behaviour. Children consistently disrupting the experience of others may be asked to leave.
Bring appropriate weather gear, sunscreen, snacks, water, and other useful tools like binoculars, sketch books, cameras, and magnifying glasses.