NICOMEKL - Sea Life at Night
2025-03-08 18:15 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver)
Join Nicomekl NatureKids and bring your headlamps and flashlights as we explore the low tide under the White Rock Pier. Date: Saturday, March 8th, 2025Time: 6:15 pmLocation: White Rock PierWear boots! We will meet at the beginning of the pier. To register email nicomekl@naturekidsbc.ca

WESTSHORE - Plants & People
2025-03-14 11:00 - 12:00
Come join us at Francis King Park for an exploration of “plants and people” with Sierra Club. There will be discussion of human interdependence on plants and how to keep humans and ecosystems healthy.WHEN: Friday March 14 @ 11-12 pm.WHERE: Francis King Park meeting by the nature house in the parking lot (unfortunately it’s only open on weekends). Fore more information reach out to westshore@naturekidsbc.ca

NANAIMO - Morrell Nature Sanctuary Tour
2025-03-15 10:00 - 11:30
Join Nanaimo NatureKids for a tour of the Morrell Nature Sanctuary.
Calling all young explorers! Put on your adventure shoes and get ready for a fun guided nature walk where you’ll discover amazing plants and animals living in the forest.
Use your senses – look, listen, touch and smell- while discovering nature up close!
Learn fun facts from our expert guides about the plants and wildlife in the sanctuary.
Please dress for the weather and arrive by 9:50am.
Wear a name tag so we can all stay connected and safe
Respect nature, please don’t pick plants or disturb the animals.
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SURREY - Oceans and Whales
2025-03-15 10:00 - 12:00
Join Surrey NatureKids, Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society and the Ocean Park Library to learn about our oceans and whales! BC waters are home to a diversity and abundance of marine species that include 25 species of whales and dolphins, 5 species of seals and sea lions, and river and sea otters. Our marine environment is one of the most diverse and productive in the world. Join us for an interactive and fun morning with whale bones, ocean samples, a story time and much more!
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MAPLE RIDGE - Freshwater Detectives
2025-03-15 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for a hands-on exploration of freshwater ecosystems! Guided by a local expert, we will search for and identify tiny aquatic creatures known as macroinvertebrates. Through water monitoring activities, we’ll learn how these fascinating critters help scientists assess the health of streams and ponds. Come ready to get your hands (a little) wet and learn about your local waterways!
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KELOWNA - Freshwater Detectives
2025-03-15 13:00 - 15:00
Join us for a fun and educational Kelowna NatureKids Explorer Day at Mission Creek Regional Park on March 15th from 1-3 pm!
This exciting event will dive into the world of freshwater and its fascinating inhabitants. We’ll learn all about freshwater and pollution, discover fish habitats, and even catch and identify water bugs!
Since it’s still early spring, be sure to dress warmly and wear sturdy boots as we venture along the shores and, if you’re feeling brave, into the water. Don’t miss out on this hands-on adventure in nature!
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TEXADA - Stewardship at Emily Lake
2025-03-16 11:00 - 13:00
We are pleased to have Stephanie Weinstein and Robyn Lakes, from the Invasive Species Council of BC, return to play and help protect our unique Emily Lake area on Sunday, March 16th 11-1 pm for our next Texada Naturekids adventure.
Please email texada@naturekidsbc.ca to register!

KAMLOOPS - Spring Scavenger Hunt
2025-03-22 10:00 - 11:00
Join Kamloops NatureKids for a fun family-friendly scavenger hunt!
Together we’ll enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of spring at McArthur Island Park and see what we can spot on a nature scavenger hunt!
This event is for families with children ages 5-12. Each family will work on a scavenger hunt together.
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KITIMAT - Leaf Explorers
2025-03-22 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a fun-filled outdoor adventure where kids and parents explore the beauty of nature through art! We’ll take a guided walk to collect different types of leaves, uncover nature’s hidden patterns, and create stunning leaf rubbings and artwork. Along the way, we’ll discover the magic of symmetry in nature and spark creativity with hands-on activities. Come connect with nature, get crafty, and make lasting memories!
The event will take place at Minette Bay Park, Kitimat, BC
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TRICITIES - Wondrous Trees
2025-03-23 10:00 - 11:30
Come join us for a nature walk in Mundy Park to learn about the secret lives of trees!
We will be taking a walk in the park with James from the Wondrous Tree Fellowship to learn some interesting facts about trees that you may not know, probably intertwined with some history and some interesting science! We might also have some time to learn about ‘forest bathing’.
This event is best suited for older children ages 8-12 who are able to walk up to 3 km, and interested in learning about the science of trees, the talk will be a little bit factual in nature.
We anticipate the event being 1.5 hours in duration.
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MERRITT - Hike & Bonfire
2025-03-29 10:00 - 11:30
Join Merritt NatureKids for a hike and bonfire at the Kane Valley. For questions about this explorer day reach out to merritt@naturekidsbc.ca

ELK VALLEY - Spring Adventure
2025-03-29 10:00 - 12:00

RICHMOND - Uproot and Restore
2025-03-29 12:30 - 15:00
Join us at Iona Beach Regional Park for a hands-on conservation event with our nature mentor, Lachlan McKinnon from Metro Vancouver Regional Parks! This stewardship event will be focused on removing Scotch broom, an aggressive invasive plant that threatens our local ecosystem.
Scotch broom is a non-native species that rapidly outcompetes native plants, reducing biodiversity and altering the natural habitat that local wildlife depends on. By participating in this removal event, you’ll help restore the park’s natural balance and protect native species.
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HOUSTON - Moss Walk
2025-03-29 13:00 - 15:00
Join Houston NatureKids for a moss walk to Silverthorne Lake – hike this easy trail to Silverthorne lake and discover the wonderful world of mosses and lichens.

Meet at 1 pm @ Morice Ski Club Cabin – Km 4 on Buck Flats road.

Meet at 12:40 at the Nature Centre to car pool.

To register email houston@naturekidsbc.ca

DELTA - Wildlife Walk
2025-03-29 15:00 - 17:00
Join us for an afternoon of exploration along the Tsawwassen First Nation Trails! We’ll take a leisurely walk through this unique coastal habitat, keeping an eye out for wildlife along the way.
We’re excited to have mentors from the Delta Naturalists joining us. They will bring birding scopes to help us get a closer look at the wildlife in the area.
Trail Conditions:The trails are flat and well-maintained, making them accessible for all participants.
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NORTH VANCOUVER - Youth Habitat Stewards
2025-03-30 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a community ivy pull at the Seymour Heritage Park! We will remove this invasive species to make room for local plants to grow. Bring your gloves, your strong arms, and your enthusiasm.
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VANCOUVER - Signs of Spring
2025-03-30 10:00 - 12:00
Join us on Sunday, March 30, from 10 – 12 for a walking tour of the Lost Lagoon area in Stanley Park. We’ll start by visiting the Blue Heron Colony, where over 80 nests are being prepared to raise this year’s young. We’ll learn all about the nesting and fledging stages of this colony, which has been in this location since 2001!
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WHISTLER - Wildlife Tracking
2025-03-30 13:00 - 15:00
Our First Explorer Day will be Sunday, March 30, at Spruce Grove Park. Sign-in will start at 12:45 pm, and the program will run from 1 to 3 pm. We’ll explore Wildlife Tracks! Learn how to identify the signs left behind by local wildlife and uncover the stories they tell about the creatures that roam the area. To register email whistler@naturekidsbc.ca

VIRTUAL - Helping Birds Thrive & Survive
2025-04-05 10:00 - 10:30
Join NatureKids BC and the Vancouver Avian Research Centre for a fun and engaging Virtual Explorer Day! Learn how your family can help birds thrive and survive in your neighbourhood and your own backyard!
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NELSON - Nelson Rocks!
2025-04-06 10:00 - 12:00
Calling all rockhounds and local history buffs! Let’s look beneath the surface of the City of Nelson and discover the secrets hiding beneath our feet.
We will be joined by local teacher and geologist Joseph Schmaltz who will share his knowledge and passion for geology and local history, and help us understand how our hometown came to be. We’ll learn a bit about mining history, check out some cool rocks, and discover how to visualize the passage of time on a geologic scale!
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VERNON - Biodiversity Explorers
2025-04-12 09:30 - 11:00
Join Vernon NatureKids for its first Explorer Day at the Okanagan Science Centre!
Be a biodiversity explorer. Enjoy an interactive program and learn what biodiversity is and why it’s important to our ecosystem.
The program is for families with children ages 5-12, spaces are limited to 10 families.
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SALT SPRING - Freshwater Detectives
2025-04-13 10:00 - 12:00
Join us on April 13th at Duck Creek Park to explore this exciting stream. It’s spectacular right now with all the rain we’ve been having!Using our new Freshwater Toolkit from NatureKids BC we’ll do the serious science necessary to find out if it’s a healthy creek. We’ll measure temperature, flow rate and turbidity. Also, we’ll determine whether there are good hiding places for creatures and use our special microscope to look closely at the critters we find in the water and on the banks. Lots of different organisms generally means a healthy stream, and we’ll learn which ones can only live in unpolluted water. This is our second stream study, and we had a great time at the first one. As a bonus, Barred Owls are frequently seen here, even in the daytime! And we’re likely to see many wonderful signs of spring in the park. Wear your gum boots or prepare to get wet!When: the morning of April 13, from 10 – 12 Where: Duck Creek Park. Meet at the entrance on Sunset Drive where there’s room for parkingWhat to wear: Dress for the weather, rain or shine we’ll go out. Boots are super important!REGISTER with Kathleen – khmaser@shaw.caThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a membertoday! It’s free for 2025.

SALMON ARM - Birding for Families
2025-04-20 09:00 - 11:00
Join Salmon Arm NatureKids for a morning walk on the wharf with local nature experts. Bring your family and learn about Western Grebes and other waterfowl. We’ll have spotting scopes to help children and adults get great views of common birds. No registration is required. Please meet us at 9:00 am at the SABNES Nature House parking lot at the Salmon Arm Wharf For questions about this explorer day reach out to salmonarm@naturekidsbc.ca

TRICITIES - Forest Bathing
2025-04-25 16:00 - 17:30
Come join us for a nature walk in Mundy Park to learn about forest bathing! The scent of the forest, the song of birds, the fresh forest air – awaken your senses and let your body relax in a slow, meditative 1km walk within Mundy Park. Enjoy this introduction into the Japanese practice of forest bathing. Here’s a link to the background of Forest Bathing: Forest bathing: what it is and where to do it We anticipate the event being 1.5 hours in duration. Meeting time: 4 pmDate: Friday, April 25thLocation: Mundy Park What should I bring? warm clothes, rain gear if needed (we go rain or shine) and proper footwear Washrooms and water fountains are available at the fieldhouse adjacent to the playground if needed. To register email tricities@naturekidsbc.ca

NANAIMO - Hug A Tree and Survive
2025-04-26 10:00 - 11:00
Join Nanaimo NatureKids and a nature mentor from AdventureSmart to learn how to not get lost in nature! Hug-a-Tree and Survive is an AdventureSmart program that helps lost children survive in the woods. It teaches children how not to become lost in the woods, and what to do should they become lost. To register email nanaimo@naturekidsbc.ca

MERRITT - Nature Journaling
2025-04-26 10:00 - 11:30
Join Merritt NatureKids for a morning of family nature journaling. For questions about this explorer day reach out to merritt@naturekidsbc.ca

NORTH VANCOUVER - Join the Nature Challenge
2025-04-26 10:00 - 11:30
Join the 2025 City Nature Challenge! Use the iNaturalist app to record what you see and review, learn, and share it with others. Observations are verified by other citizen scientists and specialists from around the world, and the event itself has become an annual event that happens on the same dates in different parts of the world. After the event, participants have time to upload their photos and contribute to global knowledge about the species that live in cities.
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SMITHERS & HOUSTON - Earth Day Party
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00
Join Smithers and Houston NatureKids for a fun family Earth Day celebration.
Enjoy spring themed activities, meet new friends and enjoy the beautiful Bulkley River Recreation Site.
There are outhouses and parking onsite.
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SURREY - Fish Hatchery Tour
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00
Join Surrey NatureKids to learn about Salmon and their habitat! There are five main species of salmon found in BC waters, all protected under the Endangered Species Act due to their decline.
At the Tynehead Fish Hatchery, The Serpentine Enhancement Society releases about 250,000 salmon back into the Serpentine River every year in an effort to help preserve the locally endangered species.
Join us for a fun morning learning about the salmon lifecycle, visiting several stations and releasing some salmon fry!
Washrooms and parking available.
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DELTA - City Nature Challenge
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00
We’re joining the City of Delta and the Delta Naturalists in this year’s City Nature Challenge–a global event to observe and record biodiversity.The Delta Naturalists will take us on a nature walk in the reserve and teach us how to use iNaturalist to record observations. We’ll become citizen scientists as we explore, discover, and share the incredible biodiversity in Delta by observing and reporting on the nature all around us — birds, bugs, trees, shrubs, ferns, and more.
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