SURREY - Plant Hunt & Freshwater Explorations
2025-07-27 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Vancouver)
Join us as we walk through the park to discover local plants and the fun stories they tell, followed by some engaging freshwater activities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for your young explorers to sharpen their observation skills, and connect with the world around them.
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SOUTH OKANAGAN - Creative in Nature
2025-07-30 15:30 - 16:30
Join South Okanagan NatureKids for a fun afternoon of being creative in nature!
The sessions will focus on Nature Sketching/Journaling & Forest Bathing practices. All sessions will take place outdoors, with meet-up locations rotating according to the activities and weather. Our central meeting points include the Japanese Garden, Mountain Springs Nature Retreat, Penticton Art Gallery and local parks.
To join in reach out to Maggie at southokanagan@naturekidsbc.ca

WILDROOTS - Discover Cypress Provincial Park
2025-07-31 10:00 - 11:30
Discover Cypress Provincial ParkDate: Thursday, July 31, 2025Time: 10:00am – 11:30am (check-in at 9:45am)Location: Cypress Provincial Park, on the unceded territories of the hən̓̓qəmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking peoples, the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Join us for a special guided nature walk around Yew Lake with Discover Parks Ambassadors at Cypress Provincial Park. Please bring water, a snack, and weather appropriate clothing. Accessibility information is available here. If you require assistance, please let me know!
RSVP here*Spaces are limited. All confirmed registrants will receive an email confirmation prior to the event.

TRICITIES - Nature Journaling
2025-08-02 10:00 - 11:30
Come join us for a nature walk in Mundy Park to learn about nature journaling! The Nature Journaling Workshop encourages participants to connect with the natural world through the practice of journaling, creating art, and fostering mindfulness and observation skills. In this hands-on program, individuals learn to record their observations, sketching wildlife and reflecting on their outdoor experiences to deepen their appreciation of nature through journaling, drawing, or painting! Materials will be supplied. We anticipate the event being 1.5 hours in duration. Meeting time: 10 amDate: Saturday, August 2ndLocation: Mundy Park What should I bring? Water bottle, and dress for the weather, hopefully sunshine but 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. The meeting location details will be sent out closer to the date. Please reserve your spot by responding to this email, space is limited to 15 participants

MISSION - Pond Dipping
2025-08-05 15:45 - 17:00
Come join us to explore the amazing aquatic organisms in this local pond! Please dress for the weather and wear rubber boots or waterproof shoes if possible. Bring water and snacks for your family.
We will use nets, identification guides and a microscope to explore aquatic life.
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NELSON - Learn to Fish
2025-08-06 13:00 - 15:00
We’re excited to bring back the NatureKids family fishing day! The fabulous fishing instructors from the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC will lead us in a two hour session where we’ll learn all the basics of freshwater fishing including fish identification, equipment, and fish conservation. We’ll also enjoy hands-on fishing! All equipment is provided.
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SALMON ARM - Bat Walk
2025-08-09 20:00 - 21:00
Come join a local bat ambassador, Mary Ellen Grant, to learn about bat detectors and see what species live at South Canoe trails. Short night walk.
August 9th, 2025 @8pmSouth Canoe Trail Head
Bring flashlights and dress for the weather.
For more information email salmonarm@naturekidsbc.ca

QUALICUM - Bee Baths
2025-08-11 11:00 - 12:00
Join NatureKids on August 11th at 11 a.m. at the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Education Centre (ts’xwelikwshenawtxw), located at 124 West Second Avenue, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 1S9, for a special workshop with Catherine from BC Ocean Mist Pottery! Together, we’ll make our own “bee watering stations” shaped like ceramic flowers.
All supplies are provided, to register email qualicum@naturekidsbc.ca

VERNON - Planetarium Show
2025-08-16 10:00 - 11:00
Join Vernon NatureKids with your family to experience a planetarium show at the Okanagan Science Centre!
During the planetarium show, we will look up at the stars in our night sky and we may talk about different galaxies, planets, and more!
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NORTH VANCOUVER - Nature Scavenger Hunt
2025-08-17 10:30 - 12:30
The days are hot in summer! Join us under the shade of the trees for a “nature scavenger hunt” along Old Buck trail (not stroller accessible) and explore the creek near the trailhead to discuss watersheds and aquifers.
We will also make time for a rare visit to the BC Parks heritage building and home office of NatureKidsBC! Extras and goodies are always to be found at the office.
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RICHMOND - Nature Crafting with Invasive Plants
2025-08-17 13:30 - 15:00
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to turn regionally invasive plants, Horse Chestnut and Morning Glory, into functional, beautiful keychains. While working with these natural materials, we’ll explore their histories, ecological impacts, and stories.
Participants will explore cordage weaving and basic woodworking.
This workshop is best suited for those aged 8+, as cordage-making requires some dexterity. Pre-made cordage will be available for anyone who prefers it. The workshop also includes the use of low-powered electric drills.
About the Facilitator:Joshua Ralph is a nature mentor and community-engaged eco-artist behind the Invasive Art Initiative. His work bridges ecology and creativity, offering new ways to relate to “invasive species” through ethically harvested, repurposed plant materials. Since 2021, the traveling initiative has collaborated with nonprofits and community groups across the Lower Mainland to offer workshops, demos, and talks that challenge dominant narratives about environment, colonization, and human exceptionalism.
Learn more at www.invasiveartinitiative.ca
Click here to register!

WILDROOTS - Curious Critters
2025-08-19 16:00 - 18:00
Curious CrittersDate: Tuesday, August 19, 2025Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm (check-in at 3:45pm)Location: Mundy Park, 629 Hillcrest St, Coquitlam, BC, on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Kwikwetlem First Nation. Explore Micro Habitats within our Parks! This Workshop invites participants to discover the hidden worlds of small ecosystems within parks, such as under rocks, in tree bark, and small mammals. This hands-on experience teaches the importance of micro habitats in supporting biodiversity and encourages participants to observe and document the fascinating creatures and wildlife that thrive in these spaces.Please bring water, a snack, and weather appropriate clothing.
Accessibility: Location is accessible by transit and car with a parking lot. Washrooms are also available. Trail is a mix of paved, loose gravel, and is stroller / wheelchair accessible. Please message me if you have questions or concerns. RSVP here*Spaces is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis. All confirmed registrants will receive an email confirmation prior to the event.

TEXADA - Low Tide Explore
2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:00
Join Texada NatureKids for a morning of exploring low tide at Cox Lagoon. We be joined by nature mentor Kaylee Griffith.
To join in reach out to texada@naturekidsbc.ca

WHISTLER - Invader Rangers
2025-08-24 10:00 - 12:00
Our next Explorer Day will be “Invader Rangers” on Sunday, August 24, at Spruce Grove Park. Sign-in will start at 9:45 am, and the program will run from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. We’ll explore what invasive species are, why they cause harm to nature, and what we can do about it. We’ll have a special guest from the Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council who will lead us in a weed pull at the end of the session. To register email whistler@naturekidsbc.ca

NORTH VANCOUVER - Creek Critters Forest Walk & Animal Games
2025-08-24 13:30 - 15:00
Join NatureKids BC for a fun afternoon nature walk with animal games!
The event will take place at Mahon Park, North Vancouver.
Meet by the public toilets by Kinsmen Field South. It is on Jones ave by 19th st W. (google search: 8WG9+G5 North Vancouver, British Columbia). There is parking right there and a charging station for cars.
If you’re looking for something to do ahead of this explore day check out the “8th Get Out and Play Day” just up the road at Confederation Artificial Turf. NatureKidsBC will have a booth there from 10am-1pm. Tickets at https://goapsportsday.com/
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SOUTH OKANAGAN - Mindful Art Studio in Nature
2025-08-27 11:00 - 12:15, 2025-09-24 15:30 - 16:45
Join South Okanagan NatureKids for a fun family nature sketching and journaling. No art skills experience is necessary, just an open mind to learn and play. Each session, we will focus on Mindful practice with Art and Nature. Using the ” Artist Activists” lens to build an eco-awareness perspective with local resources. Bring snacks and a yoga mat for your whole family. Meeting other families for social connection. All sessions will take place entirely outdoors, with meet-up locations rotating according to the activities and weather. Our central meeting points include the Japanese Garden, Mountain Springs Nature Retreat, and local Parks.
To join in reach out to Maggie at southokanagan@naturekidsbc.ca

WOVEN WILD - Adventure Hike at Tower Point
2025-08-29 10:30 - 15:00
We will be meeting in the parking lot @ 1030am to enjoy some cake provided by NatureKids BC to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of NatureKids BC. We will then hike along the (easy trail). Afterwards, we will head to the beach to do a group sand castle project and learn about microplastics. No registration required for this event. More information on the trail can be found at: https://www.victoriatrails.com/trails/tower-point/

COMOX VALLEY - Ornithology for Kids
2025-09-06 09:30 - 11:30
Join NatureKids BC and the Youth Climate Corps Ambassadors for a walk at Seal Bay Nature Park to learn all about birds!
We will meet at the main parking lot on Bates Rd and go for a hike down to the beach to listen and look for birds. The hike is ~2 km round trip with a steep section and a rocky beach.
We will learn about birds, how to use binoculars, and make window decals to protect our neighbourhood birds from window strikes. There is easy parking and an outhouse on site. Bring shoes you can hike in, water, and a snack. If you have binoculars you can bring them, but we will have some to share!
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VERNON - Freshwater Explorations
2025-09-06 10:00 - 11:00
Freshwater explorations + Stream health checks, macroinvertebrate explorations and splashing in the shallows. This creek area is shallow enough to play around along the banks and find small critters. Wear gum boots if you have them and be ready to have the tiny minds and the larger minds blown by how weird and wonderful insects are!
Meeting location: The pavillion beside the Playground.
As a little celebration we will also be having some cake!
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VANCOUVER - The Putting Green Trees Include Some Giants!
2025-09-06 10:00 - 11:30
On Saturday Sept 6 from 10:00 to 11:30, join us in Stanley Park for “The Putting Green Trees Include Some Giants” with nature mentor and author, Nina Shoroplova. Upon arrival, families will receive a BINGO-like sheet of fascinating things to find in our meeting area. For example, a tree with leaves edged in pink, a cone as big as your shoe, and a tree you wouldn’t want to shake hands with! Families will have 30 minutes to try to find as many of the 24 items as possible, which will be followed by a short talk by Nina about the area and its magnificent trees. We will then explore some more, and we’ll end our time together with a very large group tree-hug!

Nina Shoroplova has wandered through Vancouver’s urban forest for years and marvelled at the multitude of tree species that flourish here. Her love of the area led her to write Legacy of Trees: Purposeful Wandering in Vancouver’s Stanley Park (2020). The book covers “Stanley Park’s seawall and beaches, wetlands and trails, pathways and lawns in every season and every type of weather, revealing the history, beauty, and botanical properties of many tree species.” We are thrilled to have Nina as our guide for this very special Explorer Day.
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TRICITIES - Coquitlam Crunch Hike & Celebration
2025-09-07 10:00 - 12:00
Come join us for a hike up the Coquitlam Crunch trail! Along the way we will use iNaturalist (for the adults) and iSeek (for the kids) to look at and identify nature around us! It’s not required, but please consider downloading these apps to your phone prior to the event. We will use the apps for nature bingo, and encourage you to share with us what you find. We anticipate the event being 2 hours in duration (longer if you want to stay for a picnic lunch after) Meeting time: 10 am (please come a little early to sign in)Date: Sunday, September 7thLocation: start of Coquitlam Crunch Trail, parking lot located at 2635 Runnel Drive, Coquitlam The trail is 2.9 km to the top of Westwood Plateau with an elevation gain of 261 m. You are welcome to complete the trail, or just do a portion. When we all gather again after the hike, Nature Kids is providing a cake to celebrate 25 years of outdoor adventure in communities across BC! That is something to celebrate! Map of the trail: https://coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/1051/Coquitlam-Crunch-Trail-PDF?bidId= What should I bring? Water bottle, sunscreen and dress for the weather, hopefully sunshine but rain gear if needed (we go rain or shine) and proper footwear. If you like, you can stay for a picnic after the event on the grassy field. Washrooms and water fountains are available at the grass field (adjacent to Harrier Park) Meeting location: parking lot at 2635 Runnel Drive, Coquitlam This event is co hosted with City of Coquitlam Parks staff who will also be there to answer any questions you have! To register email tricities@naturekidsbc.ca

HOUSTON - Buck Creek Falls Adventure
2025-09-07 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for a fuller afternoon, easy/intermediate trail to Buck Creek Falls and discover life along Buck creek.

2-4 – Don’t forget to bring water and snacks.

Meet at the Nature Centre at 2:00 to carpool (The falls are 30 km out of town so we will go together).

Dress for the weather. Bring lunch water and snacks. Easy to intermediate hike. Not suitable for strollers or people with mobility constraints (although we will go slow and it is not far so we will walk to the slowest person).

To register email houston@naturekidsbc.ca

RIDGE MEADOWS - Nature Crafting with Invasive Plants
2025-09-13 09:30 - 11:30
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to turn regionally invasive plants, Horse Chestnut and Morning Glory, into functional, beautiful keychains.
While working with these natural materials, we’ll explore their histories, ecological impacts, and stories.Participants will explore cordage weaving and basic woodworking.
We will meet at the picnic table near the zipline.
This workshop is best suited for those aged 8+, as cordage-making requires some dexterity. Pre-made cordage will be available for anyone who prefers it. The workshop also includes the use of low-powered electric drills.
About the Facilitator:Joshua Ralph is a nature mentor and community-engaged eco-artist behind the Invasive Art Initiative. His work bridges ecology and creativity, offering new ways to relate to “invasive species” through ethically harvested, repurposed plant materials. Since 2021, the traveling initiative has collaborated with nonprofits and community groups across the Lower Mainland to offer workshops, demos, and talks that challenge dominant narratives about environment, colonization, and human exceptionalism.
Learn more at www.invasiveartinitiative.ca
What to Bring: – Weather-appropriate clothing – Water bottle and any snacks you may need
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NORTH VANCOUVER - Sunset Hike
2025-09-13 16:30 - 20:00
Join NatureKids BC for a fun hike and enjoy the sunset!
Evening explorations – Outdoor safety, hike to a nearby lake, games and icebreakers at the base of the ski hill, picnic dinner and watch sunset (at 7:30pm) from the parking lot.
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VIRTUAL - Be a WildSafe Ranger
2025-09-20 10:00 - 10:30
Join NatureKids BC and WildSafe BC for a fun virtual explorer day!
Learn how you can be a WildSafe Ranger. The WildSafeBC WildSafe Ranger Program introduces children to the concept of human-wildlife conflict. It encourages them to take an active role in reducing human-wildlife conflicts by helping their families identify wildlife attractants around their home. The program fosters a respectful relationship with all wildlife that emphasizes keeping wildlife wild and communities safe.
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SQUAMISH - Nature Scavenger Hunt & Mandala Making
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00
Join the Squamish NatureKids Club for its first explorer day! Get outside, have fun participating in a nature scavenger hunt, make nature mandalas and make new friends!
This event is for families with children ages 5-12, younger and older siblings are welcome as well.
There are washrooms and parking onsite at this park.
All families will be asked to sign a waiver when they arrive.
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RICHMOND - Miyawaki Forest Planting
2025-09-20 10:00 - 13:00
Join the Garden City Conservation Society for a hands-on exploration of the Miyawaki method, which creates fast-growing mini-forests that restore biodiversity and aid climate action. Inspired by a 2020 Guardian article: “Fast-growing mini-forests spring up in Europe to aid climate”, the Garden City Conservation Society has established four Miyawaki forests in Richmond since 2022. The event will include an education talk and everyone will help plant trees and shrubs. Learn more: https://gardencityconservation.ca/miyawaki-forest/
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BURNABY - Stream Health & Bug Exploration
2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:00
Join Burnaby NatureKids for some freshwater explorations at Deer Lake in Burnaby! We have a microscope, we have pond dipping nets, we have our fingers to poke around to find rocks and small critters. This will be an introduction to “science” and a more inquisitive and careful way of investigating the world around us!
This event has free parking, toilets, shelter, and the trails are stroller friendly.

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DELTA - Tiny Water Creatures
2025-09-27 14:00 - 16:00
Aquatic macroinvertebrates are tiny water creatures. We’re going to learn how scientists collect, identify, and count macroinvertebrates in a stream to check for stream health.We’ll return to the same North Delta stream we visited back in May at the end of Bates Rd. When we were last there, we tested whether the stream was a suitable environment for fish. Now we’re going to do some pond dipping to see what else is living there. We’ll bring magnifiers, a microscope, and pond dipping tools. Let’s see what we can find and identify! Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm (please arrive 10 minutes early to fill out the consent form) Sign up here
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