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SUMMARY:VICTORIA - Explore the Gorge Waterway
DESCRIPTION:We will join Lili at the Gorge Waterway Action Society for this Explorer Day for a look at the Gorge Creek Watershed. She is a Geography student at UVIC and a summer intern at the Society. \n\nWe will take a guided Nature Walk along Gorge Creek to learn about the history of how and why the creek was brought back to the daylight\, and what impacts people have had on this fragile habitat. We will also look at different native species in the area both on land and in the water; the current and historical significance of these lands & waters to the Lekwungen and other Coast Salish Peoples; and the restoration work being done on the waterway by GWAS and other organizations.\n\nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \nClick here to register!
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/victoria-explore-the-gorge-waterway/
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SUMMARY:SALMON ARM - Birding for Families
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a morning walk on the Salmon Arm wharf with local nature experts. Bring your family and learn about birds on the foreshore! \nParticipant are asked to meet at the Salmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Society’s Nature House parking lot at 8:30 am. \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-arm-birding-for-families-3/
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CREATED:20230615T161146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T160023Z
UID:21942-1687615200-1687622400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:WILLIAMS LAKE - Learn about Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Learn about pollinators at the Scout Island Nature Centre! \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \nTo register for this event please email scoutisland@shaw.ca
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/williams-lake-learn-about-pollinators/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230624T150000
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SUMMARY:NELSON - Family Bee Safari
DESCRIPTION:This month we will venture out to Slocan Valley to meet the beekeepers and gardeners at Elk Root Conservation in Vallican and learn about the role bees play in our food security and pollinating our flower beds. Families will have a chance to interact with both native bees and honey bees while on safari. We will also get a chance to get an up close look at the bee hives and the Bee Barn. We will also play games and make crafts in the beautiful setting at Elk Root. \nThis is all all-day event so please bring a lunch. \nThe property at Elk Root is flat and accessible to mobility devices. There are a couple steps to get up to the bee barn. Contact us if you have specific questions about the suitability of this activity for your family. \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \nTo register for this event please email nelson@naturekidsbc.ca
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nelson-family-bee-safari-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230618T130000
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SUMMARY:RIDGE MEADOWS - Father's Day Fish Release
DESCRIPTION:Join NatureKids BC families and the Allouette River Management Society for the Father’s Day Fish Release. We will release 5\,000 chinook fry into the River at Maple Ridge Park! \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \nTo register please email ridgemeadows@naturekidsbc.ca
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/ridge-meadows-fathers-day-fish-release/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230617T143000
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CREATED:20230612T230201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T151506Z
UID:21867-1687006800-1687012200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:VANCOUVER - Plant Walk with T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss in X̱wáýx̱way (Stanley Park)
DESCRIPTION:Learn about local plants with T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss on a walk at X̱wáýx̱way (Stanley Park). \n\n\n\n\n\nWe are very pleased to offer a plant walk with T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss in X̱wáýx̱way (Stanley Park) on Saturday\, June 17\, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM. As we walk\, T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss will share their knowledge of local plant ecology and plant connections to Indigenous teachings. \nT’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss is an Indigenous Matriarch of the Skwxwu7mesh\, Sto:lo and Hawaiian people. Through their work as an ethnobotanist\, artist\, activist\, and community-based educator\, they strive to share Indigenous customs and teachings. In 2018\, Cease was the Indigenous storyteller in residence at the Vancouver Public Library. Cease is currently at the Vancouver Park Board residence in the Stanley Park fieldhouse. \nRegister here. Please note that registering for this event is your confirmation. If the Explorer Day is full\, the registration form will not accept new registrations. At that time\, we will send an email out to all member families\, and instructions for adding your name to a waitlist will be provided. \nMeeting Location: We’ll meet at the fire engine in Ceperley (Park) Playground in Stanley Park. See map attached. \nParking: Large parking lot close to Ceperley Playground/Park. All parking in Stanley Park requires payment. \nTransit: The following transit lines have routes that pass near Second Beach: 19\, 240\, 5\, 6. \nWhat to wear: Dress for the weather. \nWashrooms: Available at Ceperley Playground. \nCancellation: Please inform us if you are unable to attend so we can offer your spot to another family.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vancouver-plant-walk-with-tuyttanat-cease-wyss-in-x%cc%b1wayx%cc%b1way-stanley-park/
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SUMMARY:TEXADA - Pond Dipping
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Bob’s Lake to dip for pond critters. \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today it’s FREE! \nTo register email texada@naturekidsbc.ca
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/texada-pond-dipping/
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SUMMARY:NICOMEKL - Explore the Intertidal
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the intertidal areas of the beach at 1001 Steps in South Surrey. We’ll look for critters and see what we can find at low tide. Please note there is no washroom at this park. WE recommend stopping at the washroom at Kwomais park beforehand if needed. \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Join today!  \nPlease email nicomekl@naturekidsbc.ca by June 13th to register. Include all attendee names and ages.  \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nicomekl-explore-the-intertidal/
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T230431Z
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SUMMARY:BURNABY - Explore the Alaksen National Wildlife Area
DESCRIPTION:The Alaksen National Wildlife area (NWA) is located on the unceded lands of the Stz’uminus peoples and is an exceptional habitat and important area of migrating birds. A mentor from NWA will lead us on a tour around Alaksen’s ecology\, operations\, site history – and of course\, see some birds! \nBring water\, a snack\, wear sturdy shoes or rubber boots. \nAccessibility: Location is accessible by car. There is a parking lot and accessible washrooms. Most of the trail is flat and is stroller / wheelchair accessible. \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today it’s FREE! \nClick here to register.\n*Registration is on a first come\, first serve basis. All confirmed registrants will receive an email confirmation.  \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/burnaby-explore-the-alaksen-national-wildlife-area-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230611T120000
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CREATED:20230602T174350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T230308Z
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SUMMARY:KAMLOOPS - Exploring Native Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Learn about native pollinators with Elaine Sedgman. Explore the world of bees through games and an interactive book reading. \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \nTo RSVP for this event please email kamloops@naturekidsbc.ca
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kamloops-exploring-native-pollinators/
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T230412Z
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SUMMARY:WHITEROCK - Celebrate World Oceans Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Oceans Day with the Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society! Participate in a beach clean up\, meet some ocean critters an enjoy family friendly activities. \nBring water\, gloves and wear comfortable footwear and dress for the weather. \nTo register for this event please email Sharon at mshiker4@gmail.com
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/whiterock-celebrate-world-oceans-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230611T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230611T100000
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CREATED:20230420T162343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T230251Z
UID:20740-1686472200-1686477600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SALMON ARM - Birding for Families
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a morning walk on the Salmon Arm wharf with local nature experts. Bring your family and learn about birds on the foreshore! \nParticipant are asked to meet at the Salmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Society’s Nature House parking lot at 8:30 am. \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-arm-birding-for-families-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230610T150000
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CREATED:20230602T155351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T230331Z
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SUMMARY:SALT SPRING ISLAND - Pond Dipping
DESCRIPTION:We will walk to\, and explore\, Blackburn Lake where we will collect pond organisms to take back to the Lab for observation with magnifying tools including microscopes. We may even have time on the Scanning Electron Microscope set up for the weekend with Dr. Elaine Humphrey! \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \nThis event is in partnership with the Salt Spring Island Naturalists. To register email DavidDenningSSI@gmail.com
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salt-spring-island-pond-dipping/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230610T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230610T090000
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CREATED:20230419T204139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T230235Z
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SUMMARY:NORTH VANCOUVER - Bird Banding
DESCRIPTION:Join the Vancouver Avian Research Centre for a morning of learning about the science behind bird banding. Watch them as they band the migratory birds at Colony Farm. Please consider bringing a donation for VARC. \nThis event will be canceled if the Probability of Precipitation is too high\, as rain is stressful for the birds. Our rain date is June 11th. \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \nClick here to register
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-vancouver-bird-banding/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230604T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230604T133000
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CREATED:20230511T192637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T002544Z
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SUMMARY:VANCOUVER - Be a Sea Star
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday June 4\, we will be heading out to the beach close to Lumberman’s Arch in Stanley Park to explore the intertidal zone. The tide will be at its lowest point (.8 ft) around 12:30 p.m.\, so we will follow the tide out starting at 11:45. \nLow tides give us the opportunity to see plants and animals that are usually covered by water. Animals have to be incredibly adaptive to survive during these hours. Can you think of some of the dangers they face when they are exposed like this? How might they protect themselves from these dangers? Our Nature Mentor\, Sharon Adelman\, a long-time volunteer with the Vancouver Aquarium\, will help us solve these mysteries of the intertidal zone. We’ll start off by learning about beach “etiquette” i.e.\, how we can explore the beach without harming any of the creatures who are struggling to survive in this fragile environment. \nExtra!! For families who are interested—and depending on the weather—we’ll meet at 11:15 for a ’bring your own lunch’ picnic at the meeting location. Food can also be purchased at the concession. This is a great way to meet other families in the Vancouver Club of NatureKids BC. \nRegister here. \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vancouver-be-a-sea-star-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230603T153000
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SUMMARY:BURNABY LAKE PARK - CTS Jamboree - Open to all Clubs!
DESCRIPTION:Join NatureKids BC and CTS Youth Society for an afternoon of nature exploration with your family. CTS Youth Leaders will lead families on a nature walk\, play camp games and lead fun crafts at Burnaby Lake Regional Park. \nClick here to register! \nWhat to bring: \nGood running shoes required\, hats\, sunscreen\, and bug spray encouraged. Water and snacks will be provided\, but please bring your own water bottles too.\n\nLocation:\nBurnaby Lake Park. Use the Parking Lot off Avalon Rd. Parking is free and we’ll use this as our meeting place.\n\nAll families are very welcome to stick around the Regional Park afterwards. It’s a wonderful area for a stroll and Piper Spit (20 min walk from Picken House) is a great place to see birds up close.\n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/burnaby-cts-jamboree/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230603T140000
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CREATED:20230414T191522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T002512Z
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SUMMARY:TEXADA - Beach Forage
DESCRIPTION:Join Jade Berg with Wild Isle Cooking to learn about edibles along Texada Beach. \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today it’s FREE! \nTo register email texada@naturekidsbc.ca
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/texada-beach-forage/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T045018
CREATED:20230504T231624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T152030Z
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SUMMARY:NELSON - Animal Detectives
DESCRIPTION:Our Nature Mentor\, Lisa Buckley is a vertebrate paleontologist passionate about tracks\, birds and owls!  We’ll learn about animal tracks and signs\, and discover the birds and other creatures in our local forests. If we can find any animal tracks we will try our luck by casting them with plaster.  Learn more about Lisa here: https://lisagbuckley.com/ \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \nClick here to register
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nelson-animal-detectives/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T045018
CREATED:20230414T190423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T214425Z
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SUMMARY:TEXADA - Rock Hounding
DESCRIPTION:Practice identifying your pebble treasures with rock and mineral expert\, Amanda Martinson at Shelter Point. \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today it’s FREE! \nTo register email texada@naturekidsbc.ca
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/texada-rock-hounding/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230514T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230514T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T045018
CREATED:20230420T161909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T210626Z
UID:20737-1684053000-1684058400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SALMON ARM - Birding for Families
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a morning walk on the Salmon Arm wharf with local nature experts. Bring your family and learn about birds on the foreshore! \nParticipant are asked to meet at the Salmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Society’s Nature House parking lot at 8:30 am. \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \nFor more details please contact salmonarm@naturekidsbc.ca
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-arm-birding-for-families-copy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230513T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T045018
CREATED:20230414T212845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T210600Z
UID:20590-1683975600-1683990000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SURREY - Salmon Send Off
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Tynehead Hatchery on Saturday\, May 13th and enjoy the Salmon Send Off event! Participants can enjoy a variety of family friendly activities including the release of baby salmon. \nClick here for more information. 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/surrey-salmon-send-off/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T045018
CREATED:20230510T171315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T171315Z
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SUMMARY:VANCOUVER - Art in the Orchard
DESCRIPTION: Copley Community Orchard\, in east Vancouver\, will be hosting us for another fun morning on Saturday\, May 13\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Our Nature Mentor\, Lisa\, will start the morning with a tour of the orchard\, followed by an art project using anything that you find on the ground as your art materials. Your art can take the form of a sculpture\, pattern\, mandala\, or any other creation. At the end we will share our creations with one another. \nYou’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to Lisa’s Masters research project about how community spaces\, such as the orchard\, can deepen one’s connection with the natural world. To be involved\, Lisa will  take a picture of your creation and ask you to write\, or say\, a simple description. If you choose to participate\, Lisa will ask you to sign a simplified consent form.  More information about her research can be found by clicking this link.  Pls note: This aspect of the Explorer Day is optional and not required to participate in the orchard tour or art activity. \nFamilies can also stay to join the work party activities to prepare the orchard for another productive season. On our visit to the orchard last fall\, we had some very enthusiastic weeders! Bring your lunch along too if you’d like to stay for a picnic. \nRegister here. \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \nMeeting location: The orchard is situated between Walker St. and Copley St\, and Vanness Ave. and East 19th Ave. See map. Parking is available on Walker St. \nTransit: The Nanaimo SkyTrain station is close by. The #7 Nanaimo St. bus stops close by as well. See map. \nWashrooms can be found at the Trout Lake Concession at E. 19th and Marshall St\, about a 5 to 7 minute walk. See map. \nWhat you’ll need: \n* Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. \n* Dress for the weather. \n* Wear closed-toed shoes. \n* Although there are gardening gloves for adults available at the orchard\, there are none for children\, so pls bring your own if you plan to stay to do some weeding.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vancouver-art-in-the-orchard/
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SUMMARY:World Migratory Bird Day
DESCRIPTION:World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds\, their ecological importance\, and the need for international cooperation to conserve them. \nEvery year people around the world take action and organize public events such as bird festivals\, education programmes\, exhibitions and bird-watching excursions to celebrate WMBD. All these activities can also be undertaken at any time on the year because that countries or regions observing the peak of migrations at different times\, but the main days for the international celebrations on the second Saturday in May and in October. \nClick here to find an event in your area! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/world-migratory-bird-day/
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SUMMARY:BULKLEY VALLEY - Good Morning Willowvale
DESCRIPTION:You are invite to join us as we celebrate the book launch of local Smithers authors. These authors have written and illustrated a children’s book about birds at Willowvale Wetlands and their calls. From May 13th-June 10th you can enjoy their book in a StoryWalk format around the wetlands. On May 13th they have organized birdwatchers to be on site from 8:00-noon to share their knowledge with us. Come out and enjoy this local event with us! The story walk starts at the small parking lot on pacific street between 19th and Dahlie Rd. \nThe trails are accessible to strollers and wheelchairs. \nTo RSVP to this event please contact bulkleyvalley@naturekidsbc.ca \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/bulkley-valley-good-morning-willowvale/
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SUMMARY:NORTH VANCOUVER - Forest Sounds
DESCRIPTION:Spring into sounds! Take our bat and tree sound monitors out on a visit to the forest and listen to sounds that you can hear with your ears and sounds that are beyond our range of hearing. \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \nClick here to register
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-vancouver-forest-sounds/
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Art at the Lake
DESCRIPTION:Join us and the Nicola Valley Arts Council for art at Marquart Lake! Enjoy outdoor-based art activities and we’ll make animal print t-shirts. \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \nPlease let us know if you plan on attending be emailing  merritt@naturekidsbc.ca
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-art-at-the-lake/
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SUMMARY:SALMON ARM - Explore Neskonlith Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Day trip to Neskonlith meadows (located close to Chase) with Salmon Arm Nature Kids club. We will be taking in the blooms that the meadow provides at this time of year and joined by a guest or two. This place is difficult to visit and you will be amazed!! The Kamloops Club will also be joining us. \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today it’s FREE! \nFor more details please contact salmonarm@naturekidsbc.ca
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-arm-explore-neskonlith-meadows/
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SUMMARY:VANCOUVER - Chum Salmon Fry Release
DESCRIPTION:Brian and Eric from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) will be taking 15\,000 chum fry to Spanish Banks Creek for release! NatureKids BC is being invited to this release. \nKids with rubber boots and parents with cameras are most welcome to help us with the release.  Adults can get involved by carrying fry to upstream pools so that the fry will stay longer in the Creek and become better imprinted. \n\nSorry\, dogs are not invited.\nThis chum fry release will take place (rain or shine) where Spanish Banks Creek flows under Northwest Marine Drive\, a short distance west of the Spanish Banks West Concession. The address for the Concession is 4875 NW Marine Drive. \nFree parking is available on the north side of Marine Drive immediately west of the Concession. Toilets are available at the Concession.\n\nWhile this event will be starting at 4:30pm\, you will have time to participate if you come from school. I think it will take us a while to safely bring all those fry to the stream.\n\n To make it easier to contact interested families in case of last minute changes\, register your interest here.\n\nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vancouver-chum-salmon-fry-release/
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SUMMARY:BURNABY - Bird Banding at Colony Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join the Vancouver Avian Research Centre (VARC) on the unceded traditional lands of the Kwikwetlem peoples\, at Colony Farm! We’ll learn about their research and get close to birds in a unique and meaningful way as they band the migratory birds. \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today it’s FREE! \nClick here to register.\n*Registration is on a first come\, first serve basis. All confirmed registrants will receive an email confirmation.  \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/burnaby-bird-banding-at-colony-farm/
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SUMMARY:VICTORIA - Camas Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We will be joining Friends of Uplands Park who are hosting multiple Nature groups and non-profits and members of the public for a day celebrating camas! We will have a Nature Kids table set up where you can sign in and get a stamp in your passport. Enjoy live music with the Bald Eagles\, food\, drink\, and prizes. Wildflower walks throughout the afternoon\, led by local expert botanists\, will showcase the beauty of Uplands Park and highlight the importance of its threatened ecosystems and the rare species that inhabit them. \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \nClick here to register!
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/victoria-camas-day-celebration/
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