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.

TRI- CITIES – The Secret Lives of Trees

Come join us for a nature walk in ƛ̓éxətəm Regional Park (formerly known as Riverview) to learn about the secret lives of trees!
We will be taking a walk in the park with an arborist to learn some interesting facts about trees that you may not know, probably intertwined with some history and some interesting science!
This event is best suited for older children ages 8-12 who are able to walk up to 3 km, and interested in learning about the science of trees, the talk will be a little bit factual in nature.  Terrain includes hills and uneven ground.  We anticipate the event being 2 hours in duration.
Meeting time: 1 pm (please arrive at 1245 to sign in)
Date: Sunday, May 24th
Meeting Location: Serenity Gardens by the Henry Esson Young Building (HEY Building) in Coquitlam
Parking is available in front of the HEY building
Event will run rain or shine
What should I bring?  water bottle, sunscreen, proper footwear, and your curiosity!
Please note there are no washrooms or water fountains on the grounds.
This event is public, and is being run by the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society.  They will provide an orientation for the walk, and other members of the public will be present, but we can be together as our own Nature Kids group.
Directions:
  1. Enter the site at the Colony Farm Road traffic light (or Holly Drive off the Lougheed Hwy)
  2. Take Holly Drive through the hospital grounds, then go uphill.
  3. On Oak Crescent, and the Henry Esson Young building (H.E.Y.) is on your right on Kalmia Drive.
  4. Find parking where permitted, follow event parking signage.
  5. Meet at Serenity Gardens, behind the Henry Esson Young building (H.E.Y.), tour starts there.

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.