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UID:8220-1554508800-1554595199@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:MERRITT
DESCRIPTION:Monck Park Adventure\n\nWe’ll go for a walk with Liis Jefferies and look at the birds and plants of Monck Park.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190407T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190314T200114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220853Z
UID:8183-1554627600-1554634800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NANAIMO
DESCRIPTION:Building Wood Duck Nest Boxes and learning about Wood Ducks\n\n\nPerhaps some of you know the wetland behind Oliver Woods park – in past years there have been a number of Wood Ducks that come there to nest. Urban Development has put a little pressure on these beautiful ducks\, who only nest in holes in trees. Our club will be partnering with the City of Nanaimo to build 5 nest boxes and place them around the wetland for the Ducks to nest in. We will be building the boxes ourselves (if anyone has an extra drill they are willing to bring along to use\, that would be much appreciated). I will send more information about that in the coming weeks.\n\nWe will also look around the wetland to see natural nesting sites and to learn a bit about Wood Ducks and other ducks that use this wetland. Why do the ducks come here and not other wetlands? What exactly do they need to find a good place to make a nest and raise babies?\n\nIf we have some extra time on our hands we will be playing some games in the woods by the park (if the kids can be tempted away from the playground).\n\nIf you are interested in participating please respond to the RSVP form ASAP. We might have to limit participation in building the boxes for safety reasons.\n\nLocation: Oliver Woods Community Centre \n\n\n\n\nSo Mark your Calendars for Sunday April 07 from 9 – 11AM ((I know this is not our usual time\, but this is the only time available for us to use a room in Oliver Woods Centre to build our boxes).\n\nAnd here is an adorable video of some Wood Duck ducklings leaving their nest – this is a ‘must watch’!\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=Jhp7vwvAic4
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nanaimo-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190407T120000
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CREATED:20181205T214625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220853Z
UID:7734-1554631200-1554638400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:KAMLOOPS
DESCRIPTION:What’s Budding?\n\nWe’ll meet for a Spring Walk at Kenna Cartwright Park. Come on out to find some spring plants!\n\nLocation: We’ll meet at the upper parking lot at 10am on Sunday morning and will be done by noon. We’ll go regardless of the weather\, so bring warm clothes and snack. Also\, remember that it is tick season\, so plan to check your nooks and crannies after the walk! https://goo.gl/maps/DxdriiPRKAA2 If we have time\, we’ll head to a look-out for a great view over Kamloops. Feel free to bring your Nature Journal to make a quick sketch.\n\nLet us know if you can make it. Remember you can bring friends\, too.\n\n\n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kamloops-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190219T225209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220853Z
UID:8096-1554631200-1554638400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NICOMEKL
DESCRIPTION:Lions & Lemurs\n\nJoin us for a morning at the zoo!  We will start with a 45 minute safari walking tour & learn what it is like to be a zoo keeper.  Then we’ll explore on our own before having a picnic lunch at the Giraffe gazebo (near Lemur Island).\n\nNotes:\n– Group rate for tour & admission is $12.85 per student (3 – 17 yrs)\, $12.43 per adult (18 – 64)\, and $10.33 per senior (age 65 & up).  Please bring cash or a cheque to re-imburse Anthea who will pay for the entire group at the gate.\n– Parking is $6 per vehicle – machine (inside the gate) takes cash or credit card.\n– Space is limited; please register early and let us know how many children and how many adults plan to come.\n– Members will have priority over friends or younger siblings.\n\nLocation: Greater Vancouver Zoo\, 5048 264 St. Aldergrove
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nicomekl-26/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190204T210456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220853Z
UID:8039-1554976800-1554984000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:DELTA HL
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Beetles \nWe are going to learn about Japanese Beetles and other invasive species with Nature Mentor Nicholas Wong from the Invasive Species Council of BC.  We’ll play games and then head to the beach with a marine biologist. Will we find any invasives on the way? \nLocation: Cammidge House \nRSVP by April 9\, 2019
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/delta-hl-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190319T201318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8187-1554980400-1554991200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:OTTER HL
DESCRIPTION:Free the Fry! \nSalmon fry are ready for release\, and our friends at Langley Environmental Partners Society/Fisheries and Oceans Canada have invited us to help release them in West Creek (just east of Fort Langley). \nRSVP here\, please. \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/otter-hl-22/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190413T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190411T212114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8257-1555146000-1555153200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:EASTERN FRASER VALLEY
DESCRIPTION:Hike to Chipmunk Caves\n\n\nJoin us this Saturday as we hike to Chipmunk Caves. On our way we will see who can pick up the most garbage! Or find the weirdest thing disposed of! Our goal is to clean the area up and have fun in the process. Bring headlamps\, and rain gear so we can explore the caves at the end of the trail.\n\nThere will be donuts ;).  Please bring a water bottle.\n\nWe will meet at Thompson Park at 9 and make our way to Chipmunk Caves. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/eastern-fraser-valley-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190413T120000
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CREATED:20190312T213828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8171-1555149600-1555156800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:LANGLEY
DESCRIPTION:Into Spring: Family Walk \nJoin us on Saturday\, for our Into Spring: Family Walk. Join us for a casual family walk to Brydon Lagoon and back. Stroller friendly route. Get your body moving outside while breathing fresh air\, bonding with family and making new friends! \nLocation: Portage Park (Langley City). \nTo register click here: https://form.jotform.com/90686172931261
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/langley-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190413T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190413T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190409T233959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8249-1555183800-1555189200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NANAIMO
DESCRIPTION:Amphibian Road Survey \nOur annual Amphibian Road Survey will be happening this Saturday April 13 at 7:30pm. We will meet at Sywash Ridge Road in Lantzville . Please bring a headlamp if you have one.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nanaimo-31/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190305T195750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8139-1555243200-1555254000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:VICTORIA
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day BBQ and Natureblitz\n\nThe Boys and Girl Club Wilderness Camp Property in Metchosin is co-hosting an Earth Day BBQ and Natureblitz with Habitat Acquisition Trust (HAT) and Metchosin Biodiversity.  The property has 99 acres of wonderful wilderness  to discover.  There will be expert-led talks and walks on fungi and plants by Kem Luther and Andy MacKinnon\, and many more! There will be a band and plenty of activities\, including a possible scavenger hunt so you will need to keep your eyes peeled and work up your appetite for the delicious BBQ to follow.\n\nHAT will also be offering introductory training on the use of the iNaturalist phone app.  The iNaturalist App is a free App that will allow the public to help photograph and inventory Metchosin species. If you are interested in the iNaturalist App training session\, it starts at noon\, so if you arrive late\, please find the group there.  Please bring your own tablet or smartphone and make sure to download the app before you get there.\n\nThis is a FREE event that is open to the public.  EVERYONE is welcome.\n\n\nCOME PREPARED: It’s probably a good idea to wear proper hiking shoes and layer up as Spring weather can be unpredictable.  It never hurts to bring your own water bottle too. Please note the BBQ is by donation.\n\n\n\nLocation:   3900 Metchosin Road. Parking is available in the main lot.  There will be signage to the camp centre where we will meet.  MAPLINK: https://www.google.com/maps/place/3900+Metchosin+Rd\,+Victoria\,+BC+V9C+4A8/@48.3901022\,-123.5139285\,15.17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x548f0c0db731c1eb:0x6d8c6209c668ffe9!8m2!3d48.396499!4d-123.5121062\n\nSee HAT website for more details and timing of different activities if you can’t stay for the whole event. Link below:\nhttps://www.hat.bc.ca/i-want-to/calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2019/04/14/421/-/earth-day-bbq-and-nature-blitz-with-the-boys-and-girls-club-in-metchosin
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/victoria-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190414T143000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190104T031050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:7884-1555246800-1555252200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NORTH VANCOUVER
DESCRIPTION:Flutterby! \nDiscover the world of butterflies! Learn how to attract these gentle pollinators to your garden with Sally Hocking from the Deep Cove Garden Club. \nRegister here
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-vancouver-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190331T172855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8218-1555246800-1555254000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NORTH OKANAGAN
DESCRIPTION:Stream Superheroes \nThis month we will be joining forces with the North Okanagan Naturalist’s Club to clean up the stream we’ve adopted! We’ll use our superpowers to help bring the stream back to it’s natural condition! \nWhere: The dead-end of 20th street behind Rona \nNOTE: RDNO has requested that children are aged 10+ for this event this year. We will be supplied with trash bags\, gloves\, pick-up sticks and vests! Jennifer Miles\, the co-ordinator for the Adopt-a-Stream program\, will meet us and train us for our clean up mission.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-okanagan-34/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190325T225315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8196-1555246800-1555257600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SALMON ARM
DESCRIPTION:Adopt-a Nest Box Program \n\nDetails: Our mentor\, Di Wittner\, will explain details about Nest boxes\, their need and what to look for throughout the summer. Each family can decide how many boxes they would like to monitor throughout the summer. Ideally if you can visit your boxes once every 2-3 weeks to record what is happening. If you would just like to come and learn about the program and not monitor boxes that is great too!\n\nWhat to bring: Dress for weather\, might need rubber boots to get to some boxes. Snacks\, water\, binoculars if you have them! We might be able to arrange with the Nature center to borrow them each time you come in the summer if you do not own any\n\n\nPlace: Meet at the parking lot at the warf beside Brighouse Nature Centre\n\n\nPlease tell your friends as we could really use more volunteers this summer and it is a fun thing to do!!
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-arm-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190320T053856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8190-1555250400-1555257600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:COMOX VALLEY
DESCRIPTION:CVRD Early Earthday at Seal Bay \nJoin us as we discover Seal Bay Park and learn more about the natural landscape.  Our walk is scheduled to coincide with Earth Day! \nFor this adventure\, we are coordinating with the Comox Valley Regional District’s Early Earth Day event. We will meet at 1:30 at the entrance to the western (marsh) side of the park across from the main parking lot/entrance to Seal Bay Park on Bates Road. Here is the link to the CVRD’s Seal Bay Park page: https://www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/parks-recreation/comox-valley-parks-trails/seal-bay-nature-park\n\nMy plan is to sign in and go for a little walk together up to the Marsh – looking for signs of spring and having a little chat about Earth Day\, and then we’ll join in with the public event that begins at 2pm back at the main entrance to Seal Bay.\n\nNon-members are welcome to attend NatureKids as a guest to try it out\, so feel free to bring along guests.\n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/comox-valley-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190423T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190423T221451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8317-1556006400-1556038800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:KELOWNA
DESCRIPTION:Lost Lake Snake Hunt \nOur annual snake hunting adventure at Lost Lake!  We will hike in to the lake from the access point on June Springs Rd (approx half an hour)\, learning about plants\, animals\, and the history of the area.  This is in the middle of the burn zone from the 2003 fire\, so we will talk a bit about the role fire has on forests and the steps of regrowth.  Once we get to the lake\, we will ready out nets and catch anything we find; snakes\, frogs\, bugs\, tadpoles\, and more!  I will bring containers so we can all look at what we find before releasing it back where it was found. \nThe hike is easy enough to do in rubber boots\, or you can bring a change of footwear for when we get there.  The ground there is also spongy enough to go barefoot if you don’t mind hauling home muddy kids!  Also make sure to wear shorts or pants that can roll up as we will be getting right into the water. \nThe trail access point is somewhat difficult to find if you’ve never been there before\, so we will be meeting at the East Kelowna Baseball Field parking lot and carpooling to the trail.  There is not a lot of space to park there\, so the fewer vehicles the better.  Meet at the parking lot at 12:30 pm.  If you miss the carpool group\, the address of the trail access is 4406 June Springs Rd.  When parking\, do not completely block access to the roadway.\n​\nCameras are a must for this adventure!  As well\, please remember to wear sunscreen\, bring a water bottle\,  and have weather-appropriate clothing for the hike.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kelowna-26/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190427
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190130T220143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8022-1556236800-1556323199@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:OTTER HL
DESCRIPTION:Bird Banding Bonanza \nWe will return to the Iona Island Banding Station to look at the spring migrants\, and learn about the important work of the folks at WildResearch. It is a rare opportunity to see the unique adaptations of birds up close. \nMore details coming soon!
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/otter-hl-21/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190428
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190331T173227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8222-1556323200-1556409599@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:PRINCE GEORGE
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Explorations in Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park \nDiscover our park like you never have before! Teacher and Naturalist Vanessa Elton will lead the group through a variety of activities to engage our senses to open our minds and hearts to all that has Sprung this Spring! \nWe will meet in the Exploration Place for registration then head outside. Dress for the weather!
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/prince-george/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190416T215626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8279-1556359200-1556366400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:BULKEY VALLEY
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Celebration! \nJoin us on April 27 to celebrate Earth Day! Dress according to the weather it is fully outside with a shelter available for some of the activities if it is raining. Our nature mentor is the Tyhee Lake Provincial Park Manager. She will be sharing with us some fun facts about how they keep the parks and the animals living their safe\, protected and beautiful. We will be doing our part to help get the parks ready for another season by encouraging a garbage pick up time and will learn how we can continue to keep our provincial parks protected. We are planning a fun nature scavenger hunt and seed bomb making activity. We are looking forward to playing at the park with you and your family!
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/bulkey-valley/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190405T003421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8240-1556370000-1556377200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NELSON
DESCRIPTION:A Day in the Garden \nThis months event will be a gardening theme with nature mentor and co-leader of the club\, Jen Von Gradulewski. Jen will be hosting the event at her home where kids can meet her chickens and explore the different fruit trees on her property. Jen will also lead the group in planting some veggies and flowers. For those who wish to participate\, we can do a small hike to a local waterfall. \nLocation: 3260 Heddle Road
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nelson-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190427T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190427T143000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190409T195859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8247-1556371800-1556375400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:VANCOUVER
DESCRIPTION:Bird Scavenger Hunt in Stanley Park  \nJoin us in Stanley Park for Earth Day celebrations in partnership with the Stanley Park Ecological Society (SPES). We’ll be running a Bird Scavenger Hunt from 1:30-2:30pm. Come and learn about the birds that call Stanley Park home and stay and participate in a full afternoon of events. \nEarth Day is celebrated this year on Monday\, April 22\, but SPES is holding its own celebration on Saturday\, April 27 and we invite you to join us at Lost Lagoon to support one of the planet’s most important ecosystems: wetlands! Bring your binoculars for a heron colony tour and tree swallow survey\, learn about Indigenous plants in Stanley Park and their traditional and modern-day uses\, or join our invasive plant pulls\, wetland weaving workshops\, and kids zone – all complemented by our famous Earth cookies and Ethical Bean coffee. \nSee the full schedule here: http://stanleyparkecology.ca/event/spes-earth-day-celebration/
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vancouver-22/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190402T154123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8228-1556445600-1556452800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SOUTH OKANAGAN
DESCRIPTION:Bike Riding Adventure\n\nOur next Explorer Day is a Bike Riding Adventure. We will explore the natural world along parts of the Channel Parkway Trail starting from the Shingle Creek.\n\nWhat to expect:\n– hearing bird songs\n– seeing beautiful views\n– getting some exercise\n– traveling on paved and gravel trails\n– tips and pointers about bicycle-riding etiquette\n– nature surprises!\n– fun and enjoyment!\n\nThings to bring:\n– bikes\n– helmets (children and adults)\n– water\n– snacks and/or lunch\n– appropriate footwear for gravel and pavement (no flip flops or sandals please)\n– sunscreen (for sunny or cloudy day)\n– appropriate clothing (will ride rain or shine\, but not a howling rainstorm gale)\n\nMeet at the parking lot beside the Super Save gas station on Green Mountain Road. We will head north along the trail once everyone is ready to ride!\n\nRSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehXcz9M8NRJ04fsya1vspKpKk6Bv-pAn6dQqbMHTs5DHY6tA/viewform?usp=sf_link
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/south-okanagan-30/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190416T220127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8281-1556452800-1556460000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:VICTORIA
DESCRIPTION:Garry Oak Meadow Celebration\n\nWe have been invited by the Friends of Uplands Park (FOUP) to join in their 2019 Garry Oak Meadow Celebration at Uplands Park\, in Victoria. This is our chance to engage in some local stewardship activities.  Let’s make a difference!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTogether with the community\, we will celebrate our local Garry Oak Ecosystems (GOE) and hone our stewardship skills by helping out with invasive removal at Uplands Park. Plants like English ivy and Himalayan blackberry threaten to take over other plants in this fragile ecosystem.\n\nThere will be music (Bald Eagles soft rock band)\, food\, drinks\, displays\, activities\, prizes and nature walks focusing on wildflowers and the Garry Oak Ecosystem (GOE) through Uplands Park. This park is probably the best example of the endangered GOE with 24 rare plants and also includes a rocky marine foreshore\, Cattle Point.\n\nWe will meet up with Margaret Lidkea (the Chair of FOUP) first\, who will guide us to our work area. We will work for about an hour pulling ivy/weeds and then join in the festivities.\n\nThis event is open to the public. Last year I believe about 300 people were in attendance.\n\nWHEN: Sunday\, April 28th\, noon – 2 pm (the event runs until 3 pm so you are welcome to stay longer!)\n\nWHERE: Meet in field on Beach Drive at the entrance to Cattle Point. I will have a big NatureKids sign with me to put up by our work area.\n\nMAP LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/gbk3uhMqKRB2\n\nCOME PREPARED: Don’t wear your favourite clothes! You will probably get dirty and sometimes it’s easy to snag clothes when you are in the thick of vegetation. Safety glasses are recommended if you have some\, but not necessary.\nAs mentioned\, gloves and tools will be provided.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/victoria-27/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190423T221101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8312-1556456400-1556463600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:KELOWNA
DESCRIPTION:Spring Cleaning \nBring your gloves and help clean our community: we will be taking part in the #TrashTag Challenge! We will provide bags for each group\, and the fullest bag at the end of the afternoon will win a prize! (and there will also be consolation prizes ;)). Please invite friends! \nLocation: Mission Creek Greenway (Gordon Access)
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kelowna-24/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190423T221232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8315-1556456400-1556463600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:KELOWNA
DESCRIPTION:Spring Cleaning \nBring your gloves and help clean our community: we will be taking part in the #TrashTag Challenge! We will provide bags for each group\, and the fullest bag at the end of the afternoon will win a prize! (and there will also be consolation prizes ;)). Please invite friends! \nLocation: Mission Creek Greenway (Gordon Access)
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kelowna-25/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190428T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190428T153000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190417T224001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8293-1556458200-1556465400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NANAIMO
DESCRIPTION:Shelter Building \nBuild a den in the woods! Once again at our Doumont location. During this Explorer Day we will learn how to create a shelter and make being outdoors more fun — and more comfortable. \nWe’ll look at different ways to make a shelter so please bring along a small toy that we can use to build a shelter for\, before we move on to larger scale shelters to fit our own body sizes! \nThis session will also include some cordage (rope and cord) making.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nanaimo-33/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190430T113000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190409T234901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8251-1556618400-1556623800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:COWICHAN VALLEY HL
DESCRIPTION:Wildflower Walk in the Garry Oak Preserve \n\nOur April outing will be at the Garry Oak Preserve in Duncan. We will be joining Margaret Corsan for a wildflower walk.\n\nLocation: Meet at the end of York Rd (off of Trillium Terrace\, off of Lakes Rd). Parking is a little tricky\, there isn’t a lot of space.\n\nCome dressed for the weather. Strollers are not recommended. Trails are kept very narrow to avoid damaging any of this sensitive ecosystem. Bring a camera to take pictures of the wild flowers and maybe binoculars in case we see a Blue Bird\n\nThis is a permit only park that isn’t open to the public. Don’t miss out on this rare chance to see this special place. Check it out online at  http://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/where-we-work/british-columbia/featured-projects/cgop/
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/cowichan-valley-hl-7/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190504T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190504T113000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190413T033335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8262-1556958600-1556969400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:VANCOUVER
DESCRIPTION:Visit to Iona Island Bird Observatory \nWe’re headed to the Iona Island Bird Observatory in Richmond\, where “Wild Research” monitors populations of wintering and migratory birds in an ecologically important park. We will visit the Bird Banding Station and learn about the important conservation work being done there. We’ll also observe staff and volunteers perform bird banding as part of the Spring Migration Monitoring program. This Explorer Day will cost $5.00 per family.  \nMeeting time in Richmond is 8:30AM. More details coming soon.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vancouver-23/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190504T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190402T155730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220851Z
UID:8230-1556964000-1556967600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NORTH OKANAGAN
DESCRIPTION:Bird Adaptations  \nCome and learn all about bird adaptations which includes fun games exploring beak\, feet\, and song adaptations. Binoculars will be provided for bird watching.\n \nLocation: Kin Beach\n \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-okanagan-35/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190424T210027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220851Z
UID:8333-1556964000-1556971200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:EASTERN FRASER VALLEY
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Preparedness\nJoin us and Nature Mentor Matt\, from Search And Rescue\, for their Hug-A-Tree program. He will show us what to do in the event something happens while you’re out in nature and you need to wait for help. He will also give us a tour of the hall. \nLocation: 46195 5th Ave\, Chilliwack
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/eastern-fraser-valley-24/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190505T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083302
CREATED:20190416T035111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220851Z
UID:8272-1557061200-1557068400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NANAIMO
DESCRIPTION:Plant Ecology at Beach Estates Park \nJoin us on May 5 at one of Nanaimo’s hidden gems: Beach Estates Park. Research Ecologist Sari Saunders will lead our group on a plant ecology tour\, looking at the kinds of plants we will find in different places (exposed sites\, sheltered locations\, wet versus dry\, close to the ocean\, etc).  We will learn a bit about what different plants can tell you about the the local ecology\, for instance the type of soil\, or whether the site is disturbed or not. Sari will bring along some measuring equipment that she uses in the field and will show us some of what she does in her job as a research ecologist. If you have them\, bring along a plant guide and your magnifying glasses or a field lens. Also\, bring your sketch book and some pencils to make sketches!
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nanaimo-32/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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