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SUMMARY:MERRITT
DESCRIPTION:Stick Weaving in Pioneer Park \nCome join us on Saturday October 16th for our next Explorer Day. We will be making stick weavings (as seen in images) at Smith Pioneer Park in lower Nicola. Start time is 10 am. \nPlease let us know if you are planning to attend and how many children will be participating. Each child will need their own materials and equipment so we want to make sure we bring enough for everyone.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-23/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201017T160000
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SUMMARY:VANCOUVER
DESCRIPTION:Native Planting by Renfrew Ravine \n\nOn Saturday\, October 17th from 2:00 – 4:00 PM\, our Vancouver Club will participate in another Explorer Day focused on ecological restoration. This time we’ll go to Renfrew Ravine (north end) in East Vancouver with Nature Mentors from the Still Moon Arts Society and Still Creek Streamkeepers. Our guides will teach us about the importance of native plants for land and water habitats and ecosystems. Then we’ll remove some invasive species in the ravine and replace them with native plant species. \nIf you have your own garden or work gloves\, feel free to bring them; however\, gloves\, shovels\, and hand sanitizer will be provided.  Dress for the weather\, and wear sturdy\, water-resistant shoes that you don’t mind getting a bit muddy. Families are encouraged to bring their own snacks and drinks. \nTo learn more about our mentors’ organizations\, visit stillmoon.org. \nMeeting Location\nWe will be meeting at the entrance to the boardwalk by Renfrew St. and the Boyd Diversion (close to E. 22nd Ave). See attached map. \nIf you are taking public transit\, check the Translink Trip Planner to find your best route. https://new.translink.ca/trip-planner. \nPlease RSVP here. \nCOVID-19\nWe will be following NatureKids BC’s recommended protocol to ensure that we are doing everything in our power to stop the spread of COVID-19. Because our Explorer Days are held outdoors\, we have the opportunity to properly social distance. Face masks are welcome but not required. \nPlease do not register for this event if you or anyone in your family bubble has symptoms of COVID-19 such as coughing\, fever\, vomiting\, diarrhea\, loss of taste/smell\, or if you have been in contact with someone who has such symptoms or tested positive.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vancouver-36/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201022T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201022T123000
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SUMMARY:DELTA HL
DESCRIPTION:Cougar Creek Plant & Pull \nWe will be assisting the Cougar Creek Streamkeepers in pulling invasive ivy and planting young trees! Dress for the weather and please bring your own gloves and trowel. We’ll be planting in North Delta (exact location TBA soon). \n\n\nThe Cougar Creek Streamkeepers are an amazing organization that has taken our group on adventurous outings in the past. I am attaching the link for registration as well as a list of Covid 19 precautions from the Streamkeepers. They are setting a limit at 20 people\, including 2 of their volunteers. They are looking for the best spot for us to work on and will pass on the exact location asap.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/delta-hl-31/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201023T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171118
CREATED:20201001T204000Z
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UID:10397-1603459800-1603465200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NELSON
DESCRIPTION:20th Anniversary Tree Planting \nNatureKids is celebrating 20 years of connecting families with nature in communities across BC\, and we are celebrating by giving back. Join us for a fun afternoon of learning about our local forests and planting trees! \nWhen: October 23rd (this is a Pro-D day in SD8 and SD20). Meet at 130pm.\nWhere: I’ll be sending out a map and directions closer to the date\, but we’ll be about 2km up Giveout Creek Rd\, which is near Cottonwood Lake. \nStaff from Interfor will be joining us to help plant the trees and teach us about how our forests are managed. We’ll have other games and activities as well. We might even be able to have a fire. More details to follow. \nDue to covid\, registration will be limited. We’ll of course have plenty of space to spread out. Masks are welcome and any shared tools will be sanitized. Any questions let me know\, I can send you our current covid safety policy. Feeling unwell? Please stay home.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nelson-37/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201024T120000
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CREATED:20200921T230151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220418Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Species of BC (VIRTUAL EXPLORER DAY)
DESCRIPTION:Invasive Species of BC \nJoin us and the Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) to learn about three of the world’s most notorious invasive species. We will discuss the Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica)\, the Asian Giant Hornet (Vespa mandarinia) and the European Green Crab (Carcinus maenas)\, their presence in British Columbia and what you can do to help. \nOur mentor will be Nick Wong – he is the ISCBC’s research and projects coordinator. He has diverse experience working previously in Pacific salmon and herring fisheries in BC\, and has a PhD in Marine Ecology from the University of Auckland\, New Zealand. Nick is passionate about teaching and creating engaging opportunities for people to learn and understand the role they can play in the prevention and mitigation of invasive species. \nEvent link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86041222213?pwd=ZndOc2VSVyttRHdpRm8xS2cwUW5YQT09 \nMeeting ID: 860 4122 2213\nPasscode: 605377\nDial by your location: 1 778-907-2071
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/invasive-species-of-bc-virtual-explorer-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201024T150000
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SUMMARY:NORTH VANCOUVER
DESCRIPTION:RESTORE THE OUTDOORS \nLearn about native plants and help with plant restoration in Lynn Canyon Park. Work together with Ecology Centre staff to restore an area of Lynn Canyon Park that’s close to the Ecology Centre. \nPlease choose a one-hour time slot – there will be two families per time\, and we ask that families bring their own shovels and gloves to the workshop. We also ask that families be prepared to distance from one another. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/naturekids-bc-restore-the-outdoors-tickets-117673876733
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-vancouver-32/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201025T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220418Z
UID:10498-1603630800-1603638000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:COMOX VALLEY
DESCRIPTION:Wildwood Forest Discoveries\n\n\nExplorer Day this Sunday at Wildwood Forest! We are lucky to have Forester Julia Leropoli join us for a walk through Wildwood\, where we will observe differences in the forest as we go through the plantation area\, do some nature art and learn about what can be found in the forest – all while discovering another great walking trail in the Comox Valley!RSVP:\nWe are requesting that anyone wanting to attend this Explorer Day RSVP by email by Friday 23rd\, as we need to have a sense of numbers for our programming and we also have a group size limit on account of Covid. We will have a maximum of 6 family groups and a total maximum of 15 people\, including leaders. It will be “first come first served”\, and I will confirm your attendance by email. In your RSVP\, please indicate the number and age of participants in your family group. \nWhere to meet:\nWe will meet at the Burns Road Entrance to Wildwood – it’s about a 15 minute drive out from Courtenay. From the Percy/Condensery intersection\, take Condensery Road North\, where Condensery turns into Dove Creek Road\, turn left onto Burns Road. Follow Burns Road past Wildwood Road. There is a small parking area for Wildwood on the right hand side. Here is a link to the map in the brochure: https://www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/sites/default/files/docs/Parks-Recreation/wildwood_forest_brochure_june2017.pdf. Please note\, parking will be tight. There is a bit of room for parking on the side of the road\, but please be very careful around the road. We’ll meet at the information kiosk. \nWhat to Bring:\nAs always\, please come dressed to spend approximately 2 hours outside. The trail is in good shape\, so boots likely aren’t required unless it is a very wet day. You may want to bring a snack/drink\, but we won’t be taking a formal break for snack this time. Please leave dogs at home\, and help us remind the kids to “leave nature in nature”. \nWeather etc.\nWe typically head out rain or shine\, but I will cancel the outing if winds look too high to be safe in the forest. If the weather looks “iffy” on Sunday morning\, I’ll send out an email by 10am confirming whether or not we are going ahead.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/comox-valley-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201030T120000
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SUMMARY:OTTER HL
DESCRIPTION:Native Vegetation Planting \nWe will be planting native vegetation in Campbell River Park. Please dress appropriately for the activity and weather.  Sturdy footwear is required.  Metro Vancouver will provide tools and gloves.  Please note\, due to COVID-19\, refreshments will not be provided this year.  Participants are encouraged to pack in their own snacks and water and pack out any waste.  Please try to minimize plastic waste. \nMeeting location: Campbell Valley Regional Park \nMaximum group size: 20 participants \nAdditional COVID-19 protocols\n1) Participants must not attend the stewardship activity if they are: \n\nExhibiting cold or flu-like symptoms in the last 10 days such as fever\, chills\, new or worsening cough\, shortness of breath\, sore throat\, and new muscle aches or headache;Under the direction of the provincial health officer to self-isolate;\nArrived from outside of Canada in the last 14 days;\nIn close contact with someone who has a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days.\n\n2) All participants must register and provide their full name and telephone number in case contact tracing is required.\n3) Volunteers will keep a physical distance of at least 2 m while working\, and not share tools or supplies. \nPlease sign up here. You will be notified if your family is wait-listed.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/otter-hl-34/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201108T170000
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CREATED:20201020T191631Z
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UID:10500-1604822400-1604854800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:COMOX VALLEY
DESCRIPTION:Tsolum River at the Exhibition Grounds with Tsolum River Restoration Society \nOur next Explorer Day is this Sunday at the Tsolum River behind the Courtenay Exhibition Grounds. We are lucky to have Caroline Helm from the Tsolum River Restoration Society (TRRS) as our guest leader\, and Caroline is going to help us check out some minnow traps\, and do some invertebrate investigations to get clues about the river’s health. We’ve got plans to include a scavenger hunt and make some nature art as well\, and Caroline can let us know how the salmon are doing in the Tsolum River\, and share some information about the work of the TRRS in the valley.\n\nCovid Considerations:\nNatureKids BC has updated all its protocols to be in compliance with provincial health recommendations. Please do not attend if any family members are experiencing covid-related symptoms\, and check email prior to attending the event to ensure there are no last minute cancellations due to leaders’ illness. This outing will be arranged so families can stay in their own groupings\, and we ask guardians to help us maintain social distancing between the family groups. Please bring masks to this event\, as there will be times when there may be a tendency to crowd up a little as we are looking at specimens. \n\nRSVP:\nIf you would like to attend this Explorer Day\, please RSVP by email by Friday the 6th\, as we need to have a sense of numbers for our programming and we also have a group size limit on account of Covid. We will have a maximum of 6 family groups and a total maximum of 20 people\, including leaders. It will be “first come first served”\, and I will confirm your attendance by email. In your RSVP\, please indicate the number and age of participants in your family group. I will keep a waitlist if we get more than 6 families\, so please let me know if you end up being unable to attend.\n\nWhere to meet:\nWe will meet at the parking lot behind the curling rink located at 4835 Headquarters Road (across from Vanier Secondary School).\n\nWhat to Bring:\nAs always\, please come dressed to spend approximately 2 hours outside. We will be spending time down by the river\, so it is a good idea to wear boots. You may want to bring a snack/drink\, but we won’t be taking a formal break for snack this time. Please leave dogs at home\, and help us remind the kids to “leave nature in nature”.\n\nWeather etc. \nWe typically head out rain or shine\, but I will cancel the outing if winds look too high to be safe in the forest. If the weather looks “iffy” on Sunday morning\, I’ll send out an email by 10am confirming whether or not we are going ahead.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/comox-valley-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171118
CREATED:20201013T225127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220418Z
UID:10472-1604829600-1604836800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NELSON
DESCRIPTION:Art in Nature\n\n\nOur next in-person Explorer Day will be Sunday\, November 8 at 1:30pm. We will meet at the picnic shelter at Crescent Valley Beach Regional Park. This month we are going to create some amazing works of art! Local artist Jaimie MacGibbon will be our nature mentor for a fun afternoon exploring the colours and shapes in nature.\n\nCLICK HERE for the registration form. Registration is required so we can bring the right amount of art supplies for everyone. Due to covid spaces are limited.\n\nThis event is open to members of NatureKids BC\, and anyone attending an Explorer Day event for the first time. Priority is given to members\, but non-members can attend if there is space. Please email us with any questions.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nelson-38/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201108T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201108T141500
DTSTAMP:20260505T171118
CREATED:20201021T234512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220418Z
UID:10504-1604837700-1604844900@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:RIDGE MEADOWS
DESCRIPTION:Stewardship Day at Reg Franklin Park\n\nJoin us as we give back to our community with an invasive species removal party at Reg Franklin Park in Maple Ridge. We are partnering with Adopt-a-block and Green Teams Canada!\n\nRegistration is on a first-come-first-served basis due to a limitation of people because of covid. Because of this\, all families who choose to join us must register through Meetups. First is the link to read the details of the event: https://www.meetup.com/The-Lower-Mainland-Green-Team/events/273810351/?isFirstPublish=true and then register for the event itself\, which can also be found on the event page: http://goo.gl/WRx6jr
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/ridge-meadows-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171118
CREATED:20201020T025026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10492-1604840400-1604847600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SALMON ARM
DESCRIPTION:The Beauty of Fall – A Walk and Nature Art at White Lake   \nThis will be led by our new co-leader/nature mentor Pattie. We will explore the area and collect leaves\, etc for an art project to take home. \nPlace: John-Evdokimoff-community-park (White Lake) \nWhat to bring: Dress for the weather for a short hike\, water\, snack\, paint brush\, scissors\, glue stick \nPlease send an email or respond to the facebook event posting as we need to limit our numbers due to COVID precautions.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-arm-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171118
CREATED:20201106T013039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10545-1605956400-1605960000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:All About Bears (Virtual Explorer Day)
DESCRIPTION:All About Bears  \nJoin us and our friends at the North Shore Black Bear Society for a morning all about bears. We’ll do a virtual introduction to living and playing in bear country. Learn about basic bear biology\, bear behaviour\, a bear’s life cycle\, clues that tell us a bear has been around and what to do if you meet a bear. \nJoin us here:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85766298716?pwd=eXN1dnhQczQwMUhZZENMUU5vOUtDdz09\nMeeting ID: 857 6629 8716\nPasscode: 137402
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/all-about-bears-virtual-explorer-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171118
CREATED:20201106T223448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10550-1606039200-1606044600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:VANCOUVER - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Learning about North Shore Black Bears \nOn this Explorer Day we’ll go to Rice Lake in North Vancouver with guides Luci and Danielle from the North Shore Black Bear Society. Our guides will teach us about bear biology\, behaviour\, seasonal habits\, and what bears like to eat. We’ll also learn to be bear detectives so we can tell if bears have been using the area. Most importantly\, we’ll learn about best practices for living and playing in bear country and what to do if you encounter a bear. \nWe will be walking on forest trails so dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes that you don’t mind getting a bit wet. This Explorer Day will be limited to 15 people. \nFor more information about all the great work the North Shore Black Bear Society is doing to protect black bears\, see https://northshorebears.com/home. \nSafety! Luci is certified in bear safety and awareness with the Commercial Bear Viewing Association. Our group will use our voices to let all the wildlife know that humans are in the area\, so we won’t be surprising any bears. Luci will also be carrying bear spray\, although it is extremely unlikely this will be needed. \nMeeting Location\nWe will meet close to the Rice Lake Gate. You’ll see public washrooms and\, of course\, bear proof garbage bins\, which is a good meeting spot. From Vancouver\, take the Second Narrows Bridge\, turn right on Mountain Highway and head up the hill\, then turn right at Lynn Valley Road followed by another right at Peters Road. Follow signs to the parking lot. See map below. \nFor public transit\, the 229 bus from Phibbs Exchange in North Vancouver will drop you off at the park. Check translink.ca for details. \nPlease RSVP here. \nCOVID-19\nBecause our Explorer Days are held outdoors\, we have the opportunity to properly social distance. However\, in the forest trails\, this is not always possible so\, please bring face masks for all participants over age 5.  \nPlease do not register for this event if you or anyone in your family bubble has symptoms of COVID-19 such as coughing\, fever\, vomiting\, diarrhea\, loss of taste/smell\, or if you have been in contact with someone who has such symptoms or tested positive.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vancouver-37/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201128T103000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171118
CREATED:20200826T203711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10295-1606557600-1606559400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NORTH VANCOUVER - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:GET READY FOR THE BIRD COUNT \nThe Christmas Bird Count has been running since 1900\, and it’s the longest citizen science project in North America. This year\, your family can take part! Come to a 30 minute workshop about local winter birds to brush up on your birding skills\, then take the bird count to your own yard or local park this December. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/naturkids-bc-get-ready-for-the-bird-count-tickets-117675722253
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-vancouver-33/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171118
CREATED:20201106T012222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10543-1606647600-1606651200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Interactive Ocean Ecology (Virtual Explorer Day)
DESCRIPTION:Interactive Ocean Ecology \nJoin us for an interactive morning with Sea Smart as we learn about the importance and interconnectedness of water systems and how our actions\, no matter where we live\, impact our oceans. We’ll play some games and test your knowledge on ocean pollution. \nOur Nature Mentor will be Paloma Corvalan from Sea Smart. She is a biologist with a PhD in Animal Behaviour and over 15 years of experience working with children. She is the Programs Manager at Sea Smart\, a Vancouver-based charity that delivers online programs\, school workshops\, after school programs\, summer camps and shoreline clean-ups. Sea Smart’s fun hands-on programs get people excited about our oceans and empower them to make the world a better place. Learn more about their work: https://seasmartschool.com \nEvent link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87869728946?pwd=UGtvYlpHVUFlaHVLcUZ1ZjlveGRlUT09\nMeeting ID: 878 6972 8946\nPasscode: 612896
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/interactive-ocean-ecology-virtual-explorer-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171118
CREATED:20201106T014217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10548-1607770800-1607774400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Salmon Journey (Virtual Explorer Day)
DESCRIPTION:Join us and our friends at Take a Stand: Youth for Conservation to explore the pristine forests\, oceans and coastline of the Great Bear Rainforest and Sea of British Columbia\, and learn about our vital Foundation species – wild salmon. Come full circle to our city to explore wild salmon right in our backyards! Enter our art contest to earn prizes and to help out our salmon and the many wildlife species that depend upon it. Our Nature Mentors will be Norm Hann\, Fernando Lessa and Allison Kermode. \n\nTake a Stand programming was developed to share and treasure the natural beauty of British Columbia with our youth\, including our urban-nature areas\, and our unique coastal wilderness\, home to rich First Nations cultures\, diverse and productive oceans\, and an expansive intact temperate rainforest. Learn more at: https://takeastandforconservation.com\n\nEvent link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87179214595?pwd=L3JwUmpsbG1HNlJtRC9pODRhSEJxZz09\nMeeting ID: 871 7921 4595\nPasscode: 021699
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-journey-virtual-explorer-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201213T104500
DTSTAMP:20260505T171118
CREATED:20201128T005837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10598-1607853600-1607856300@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count for Kids (Virtual Explorer Day)
DESCRIPTION:2020 Christmas Bird Count for Kids!\n \nCalling all young birders! Join us online alongside other families and experts for this annual bird survey event. This year’s event will give you everything you need to have your own bird counting adventure from your neighbourhood or local park. To start\, we will show you how to tell your Kinglets from Kingfishers and Wigeons from Wood ducks with an intro to bird identification before going over some tools to use on your count. Check out our downloadable resources\, here\, to enhance your experience! \nFamilies will have the option to share their bird count results by email to have their data included in this community science event! \nThis program is free for registration and a collaboration between Birds Canada\, NatureKids BC\, and the Stanley Park Ecology Society. \nClick here to register and get access to our downloadable resources.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/christmas-bird-count-for-kids-virtual-explorer-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171118
CREATED:20201020T025642Z
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UID:10494-1607864400-1607871600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SALMON ARM
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Bird Count for Kids\n\nJoin us for our annual bird count. This is a fun event for families to learn about wild birds in their neighborhoods\, build identification and monitoring skills and contribute to a nation-wide citizen science project while connecting with their local naturalist community.\n\n\nPlace: Salmon Arm Foreshore (meet at parking lot near CSRD office to walk around Christmas Island)\n\nWhat to bring: Dress for the weather for a walk to look for birds and record what we see.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-arm-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171118
CREATED:20201123T215319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10592-1610794800-1610798400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Endangered Species (Virtual Explorer Day)
DESCRIPTION:Saving Taylor’s Checkerspot Butterflies \nEndangered Species Technologist Michelle Polley from Wildlife Preservation Canada will guide you through the life of these small\, flappy\, endangered animals. Get a sneak peek at her job of raising them in captivity. Learn about butterfly survival strategies – what do their beautiful colours really mean\, and what do birds think of them? \nMost importantly\, get an up close look at how humans are helping this species to come back from the brink of extinction.\n\n\n\nEvent link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81695422027?pwd=NEVsZ1Q5VWdXdmpnRU5kRlYvZU8vdz09\nMeeting ID: 816 9542 2027\nPasscode: 512748
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/endangered-species-virtual-explorer-day/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210123T103000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171118
CREATED:20200826T203949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10298-1611396000-1611397800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NORTH VANCOUVER
DESCRIPTION:BECOME A BUG WATCHER \n\n\nWhat invertebrates live in the North Shore forests? Learn what invertebrates do in the winter\, which ones will appear at certain times in the spring\, and learn more about the Worm Watch citizen science program that tracks worms across Canada. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/naturekids-bc-become-a-bug-watcher-tickets-117677014117
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-vancouver-34/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171118
CREATED:20210201T230441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10726-1612893600-1612897200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Fossil Finds! (Virtual Explorer Day)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another exciting NatureKids BC Virtual Explorer Day with the Pacific Museum of Earth at UBC on fossils!\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will dig (virtually) into the earth to find fossils and learn how palaeontologists use clues from the past to learn about ancient life. We’ll find out how fossils form\, the process for determining their ages and how to identify the different types. Our Nature Mentor will be Daniel Gowryluk. \n\n\nClick this link to join us: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/68785034704?pwd=REFkZmxjZWNyQ3BpN3BUeFdML0V5QT09
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/fossil-finds-virtual-explorer-day/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210227T103000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171118
CREATED:20200826T204107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10300-1614420000-1614421800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NORTH VANCOUVER (Virtual Event / Open to All Members)
DESCRIPTION:FINDING FLOWERS \n\nWhat flowering plants live in the temperate rainforest? Learn more about forest flowers and discover the PlantWatch program that tracks plant flowering times across Canada. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/naturekids-bc-finding-flowers-tickets-117677956937
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-vancouver-35/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210309T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171118
CREATED:20210225T031141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10768-1615312800-1615316400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Amazing Animal Adaptions: Life Beneath the Ice (virtual explorer day)
DESCRIPTION:Join Nature Mentor Andrea Gielens and explore winter adaptations of frogs and turtles.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen the weather gets cold\, where do they go? Frogs and turtles\, our wetland friends seem to disappear\, but they actually just slow way down. How do they do this? Is it like a bear hibernating? What causes them to wake up? how do they breathe? do they eat? Biologist Andrea Gielens will talk to us about these “cool” creatures and how they survive the cold winter under the ice! \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/amazon-animal-adaptions-life-beneath-the-ice-tickets-142930391649 \nAndrea’s blog with Wildlife Preservation can be found here:\nhttps://wildlifepreservation.ca/blog/category/freshwater-turtles/western-painted-turtle/ \nNote: Zoom Meeting invitation will be sent to all registered attendees one hour in advance of the session.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/amazon-animal-adaptions-life-beneath-the-ice-virtual-explorer-day/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210406T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210406T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171118
CREATED:20210303T005732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10789-1617732000-1617735600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Snakesss in BC\, Threatening or Threatened? (Virtual Explorer Day)
DESCRIPTION:Snakesss in BC\, Threatening or Threatened? \n\nJoin us for another amazing virtual event with snake biologist and researcher Dana Eye. We will discuss the nine snake species found in BC and what makes them special. Dana will also share what a day in the field looks like for a snake biologist and why it is important we study them! Get ready for an interactive presentation filled with videos and photos of snakes and other desert dwelling creatures!!\n\nAbout our Nature Mentor:\n\nDana is a biologist pursuing her Master of Science at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops\, British Columbia. In 2017\, with the support of Osoyoos Indian Band and Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre\, Dana began working on the first study on pregnant female rattlesnakes in Western Canada. To date\, she and her colleagues have successfully tracked the movements of twenty-five pregnant female rattlesnakes and found 18 birthing sites. This research will provide critical information for future management decisions and conservation of this threatened species.\n\nRegistration details coming soon!
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/snakesss-in-bc-threatening-or-threatened-virtual-explorer-day/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210418T104500
DTSTAMP:20260505T171118
CREATED:20210415T223104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10832-1618740000-1618742700@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Peek into a Creek (Virtual Explorer Day)
DESCRIPTION:Peek into a Creek \nLearn more about the animals that live in local creeks!\n\nThis virtual program is suitable for ages 5-13. Guests can try one complimentary program\, but otherwise must be registered with naturekidsbc.ca to attend this program.\n\n\n\nSign up for the Zoom link for the live presentation. The link will go out one hour prior to the presentation. Please register only one ticket per device. \nContact allardc@dnv.org if you have any questions about registration or any technical issues on the day of the workshop. \n\n\n\nRegister here:\nNatureKids BC – Virtual Peek Into A Creek Tickets\, Sun\, 18 Apr 2021 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/peek-into-a-creek-virtual-explorer-day/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210810T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210810T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171118
CREATED:20210712T171423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220416Z
UID:11037-1628618400-1628622000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Orcas\, Orcas Everywhere - Virtual Explorer Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Learning Team at the Royal BC Museum for adventures in the galleries\, behind the scenes\, and even further than that.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor this special session of RBCM @ Home (Summer)\, we are partnering with the well-loved Royal BC Museum to celebrate all things Orcas. We’ll explore the many different ways museums try to understand this amazing animal\, while wondering about the many different parts of the world they roam. Hint- it’s a lot of ways\, and a lot of parts of the world. \nOur pod will have kids from across BC\, so dive deep with us! \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/orcas-orcas-everywhere-royalbcmuseumhome-summer-tickets-162606224595 \nSpace is limited\, so we do ask you to RSVP soon. \nOur team will send the session zoom link out by email to registered participants one hour before the event.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/orcas-orcas-everywhere-virtual-explorer-day/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210821T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210821T110000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171118
CREATED:20210812T001019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220416Z
UID:11248-1629538200-1629543600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NANAIMO
DESCRIPTION:Wildlife Fun & Games with BC Parks \nJoin us for a morning of games and activities about local Island wildlife  with fun and learning combined. Our Nature Mentor will be one of the BC Parks Foundation summer Ambassadors. We’ll meet at Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. \nRSVP here: https://forms.gle/RvwQcmhhGQ17gsHa8 \nIn order to ensure a safe event\, please note that event space is reduced so space is limited and registration will be done on a first come\, first served basis. Masks are optional but encouraged\, and social distancing will be encouraged between families. \nPhoto courtesy of BC Parks.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nanaimo-41/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210822T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171118
CREATED:20210812T001135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T171239Z
UID:11250-1629637200-1629644400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:KELOWNA
DESCRIPTION:Zones for Animal Homes?\n\nJoin us a for our first in-person Explorer Day since November 2020. We will be checking out the four different habitat zones within Woodhaven Regional Park and seeing what birds and animals we can find!\n\nWhen: Sunday\, August 22nd\, 1-3 pm\nWhere: Woodhaven Regional Park\nWhat to Bring: Water\, hat\, sunscreen\, camera\n\nRSVP to kelowna@naturekidsbc.ca\n\n\nCovid guidelines: if the adults in your family are not fully vaccinated we request that you please wear a mask when in the gathered group setting\, but you are free to remove when we are walking and exploring.\n\nAir Quality note: please check back for event updates as we will be monitoring the air quality index and may need to cancel the event if it changes.\n\nPhoto courtesy of My Wanderlust Walking.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kelowna-37/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210828T113000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171118
CREATED:20210726T203037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T171349Z
UID:11085-1630144800-1630150200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:VANCOUVER - North Shore Black Bears
DESCRIPTION:Learning about North Shore Black Bears \nOn this (rescheduled) Explorer Day we’ll go to Rice Lake in North Vancouver with guides Luci and Danielle from the North Shore Black Bear Society. Our guides will teach us about bear biology\, behaviour\, seasonal habits\, and what bears like to eat. We’ll also learn to be bear detectives so we can tell if bears have been using the area. Most importantly\, we’ll learn about best practices for living and playing in bear country and what to do if you encounter a bear.\n \nWe will be walking on forest trails so dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes that you don’t mind getting a bit wet. This Explorer Day will be limited to 20 people so we ask that only 1 parent attend to allow for more families to join. \n Please RSVP here. \nFor more information about all the great work the North Shore Black Bear Society is doing to protect black bears\, see https://northshorebears.com/home. \nSafety! Luci is certified in bear safety and awareness with the Commercial Bear Viewing Association. Our group will use our voices to let all the wildlife know that humans are in the area\, so we won’t be surprising any bears. Luci will also be carrying bear spray\, although it is extremely unlikely this will be needed.   \nMeeting Location\nWe will meet at the Rice Lake Gate Picnic Area which is at the Lower Seymour Conservation Area\, 2369 Lillooet Rd\, North Vancouver. From Vancouver\, take the Second Narrows Bridge\, turn right on Mountain Highway and head up the hill\, then turn right at Lynn Valley Road followed by another right at Peters Road. Follow signs to the parking lot. There is plenty of parking as well as bathrooms at the Lower Seymour Conservation Area. \nSee attached map for location & directions from Lions Gate Bridge and Second Narrows Bridge.\n\nFor public transit\, the 229 bus from Phibbs Exchange in North Vancouver will drop you off at the park. Check translink.ca for details. \nCOVID-19\nMasks are optional and preferred for adults and children 6 years and older. Please do not register for this event if you or anyone in your family bubble has symptoms of COVID-19 such as coughing\, fever\, vomiting\, diarrhea\, loss of taste/smell\, or if you have been in contact with someone who has such symptoms or tested positive. \nThank you to Tony Joyce for this beautiful bear image.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vancouver-39/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Previous Events
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