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SUMMARY:COWICHAN VALLEY - Pond Dipping
DESCRIPTION:Join Cowichan Valley NatureKids for a morning of pond dipping at Fuller Lake! Learn about water health and much more.   To register email cowichanvalley@naturekidsbc.ca \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/cowichan-valley-pond-dipping-2/
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SUMMARY:COWICHAN VALLEY - Fossil Hunters
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cowichan Valley NatureKids Club and the Victoria Paleontology Society for an introduction to ancient life on Vancouver Island and fossil collecting in BC. To register email cowichan@naturekidsbc.ca  \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/cowichan-valley-fossil-hunters/
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SUMMARY:COWICHAN VALLEY - Hiking & History
DESCRIPTION: Join Cowichan Valley NatureKids at Providence Farms for a nature walk and learn about the history of the area!  To register and learn more email cowichan@naturekidsbc.ca
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/cowichan-valley-hiking-history/
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SUMMARY:COWICHAN- Birdwatching & Explore the Estuary
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for our next Explorer Day: Click here to register. \nJoin us as we observe the nesting grounds of the Pacific Great Blue Herons\, learn about their life cycle\, and then explore the estuary by completing a scavenger hunt. Feel free to bring binoculars if you have them. \nDate: Sunday\, March 1\, 2026\nTime: 11:00am – Our events are casual and end times are flexible\, but expect to spend an hour or two\nMeeting Spot: In front of the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre in Cowichan Bay. Google Maps link.\nRegistration Link: Click here to register\nA reminder that children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nThe event will be outdoors so please dress for the weather. There is plenty of parking in the adjoining parking lot and on the street and public washrooms on site.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/cowichan-cowichan-birdwatching-explore-the-estuary/
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SUMMARY:COWICHAN- River Screw Trap
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique opportunity to visit the Cowichan River Screw Trap. We’ll observe aquatic life\, learn about the salmon cycle and ongoing conservation projects. \n\nAn RST\, or rotary screw trap\, is set in rivers to slow the flow and funnel fish into a trap for counting and tagging.\n \nDate: Sunday\, April 26\, 2026\nTime: 10:00am – Our events are casual and end times are flexible\, but expect to spend an hour or two\nLocation: Church Street\, off Allenby Road. Google Map link.\nA reminder that children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.\nClick here to register\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe event will be outdoors so please dress for the weather. There are no washrooms on site.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/cowichan-river-screw-trap/
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SUMMARY:COWICHAN- Xpey' (Cedar) Family Planting Day: Sunday\, May 3\, 11am - 2pm
DESCRIPTION:Hello NatureKids BC Cowichan Valley Members\,\n \nIn partnership with the Quw’utsun Cultural Connections Society (QCCS)\, come join us for a day of xpey’ (Western redcedar) planting and Cultural Teachings from Quw’utsun Elders. This is a family event and all ages are welcome. Our aim is to restore and strengthen Quw’utsun culture and heal relationships with the land by ensuring the xpey’ (Western red cedar) remains on the Quw’utsun Territory for generations to come. Soup will be served. Shovels and work gloves provided.\n \n\n \nDate: Sunday\, May 3\, 2026\nTime: 11:00am – 2:00pm\nLocation*: BCPF Property across the street from 7275 Lake Cowichan Rd. Google Map link.\n*Note: There is no specific address or driveway for this property. Please park along or across the street from 7275 Lake Cowichan Rd and look for signs and volunteers for direction to the property.\nRegistration: Click here to register!\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease check the forecast and dress accordingly! Part of the day will be spent seated\, enjoying food\, and listening to Teachings from Quw’utsun Elders. The other part of the day will include an opportunity to plant xpey’ (Western redcedar) trees in the forested parts of the property. Good footwear is advised. We can accommodate all levels of mobility. No planting experience necessary! Everyone is welcome\, whether you are from a settler or Indigenous background.\n\n \nExplorer Days are free for NatureKids BC members. Please sign up for a free membership if you have not already so that we can continue to receive funding and support for our local\, volunteer run clubs.\n\n\n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/cowichan-xpey-cedar-family-planting-day-sunday-may-3-11am-2pm/
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SUMMARY:COWICHAN - Low Tide Day
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 31\, 11am – 3pm \n\n\n\nRegistration link coming soon\nLocation: Cowichan Bay Estuary Nature Centre\nExplorer Day in collaboration with the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/cowichan-low-tide-day/
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