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SUMMARY:NELSON - Birding Day
DESCRIPTION:Hello NatureKids families\, \nSpring is in full swing\, and the birds are busy! We’re excited to invite you to our May Birding Explorer Day. \nJoin us for a relaxed\, family-friendly morning of birdwatching\, listening\, and outdoor discovery with experienced bird mentor Paul Prappas. Together\, we’ll tune into the sights and sounds of spring birds through simple observation and playful\, hands-on games. Paul is well respected in the local birding community and has mentored us before\,  we’re really looking forward to this one! \n Spring Birding Day\nDate: May 24\nTime: 10:30 am – 12:00/12:30 pm\n Location: Grohman Narrows Provincial Park \nRegistration is Now Open here; \nhttps://forms.gle/ELqBGH12uahpNQMo9 \nFurther details will only be sent out to those that sign up. \n Calling Birding Enthusiasts!\nAlthough we do have a bird mentor organized\, we’d love to have a few extra bird enthusiasts join us to share their knowledge. Whether you’re an experienced birder or simply someone who delights in recognizing birds by sight or song\, we’d love to have you share your knowledge with our group in an informal\, welcoming way. Just come along and share what you know with individuals or the group! \nIf that sounds like you (or someone you know)\, please reach out to: nelson@naturekidsbc.ca \nThis Explorer Day is free for members of NatureKids BC. Non-members are welcome\, if there is space. Everyone must pre-register. \nWe hope you can join us for this special spring morning of birdwatching and discovery. \nWarmly\, \nThe Nelson NatureKids Club Team
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nelson-birding-day-save-the-date-more-information-to-come/
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SUMMARY:TRI- CITIES - The Secret Lives of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a nature walk in ƛ̓éxətəm Regional Park (formerly known as Riverview) to learn about the secret lives of trees!\n\nWe will be taking a walk in the park with an arborist to learn some interesting facts about trees that you may not know\, probably intertwined with some history and some interesting science!\n\nThis 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.  Terrain includes hills and uneven ground.  We anticipate the event being 2 hours in duration.\n\nMeeting time: 1 pm (please arrive at 1245 to sign in)\nDate: Sunday\, May 24th\nMeeting Location: Serenity Gardens by the Henry Esson Young Building (HEY Building) in Coquitlam\nParking is available in front of the HEY building\nEvent will run rain or shine\n\nWhat should I bring?  water bottle\, sunscreen\, proper footwear\, and your curiosity!\n\nPlease note there are no washrooms or water fountains on the grounds.\n\nThis event is public\, and is being run by the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society.  They will provide an orientation for the walk\, and other members of the public will be present\, but we can be together as our own Nature Kids group.\n\nhttps://rhcs.org/tree-tours#tree-tours\n\nDirections:\n\n\nEnter the site at the Colony Farm Road traffic light (or Holly Drive off the Lougheed Hwy)\nTake Holly Drive through the hospital grounds\, then go uphill.\nOn Oak Crescent\, and the Henry Esson Young building (H.E.Y.) is on your right on Kalmia Drive.\nFind parking where permitted\, follow event parking signage.\nMeet at Serenity Gardens\, behind the Henry Esson Young building (H.E.Y.)\, tour starts there.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/tri-cities-the-secret-lives-of-trees/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T150000
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UID:34450-1779973200-1779980400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:WILDROOTS-  UBC Botanical Garden Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, May 28\, 2026\nTime: 1:00pm – 3:00pm (check-in at 12:45pm)\nLocation: UBC Botanical Garden \, 6804 SW Marine Dr\, Vancouver\, BC V6T 1Z1 \nDiscover the wonders of plants and biodiversity as we uncover the stories behind the Garden and its remarkable collection. Join a guided walk through beautiful garden spaces and connect with the magic of the natural world. \nThen step into the temperate rainforest canopy. Stroll along the 308 meter long suspended walkway high among the trees and explore a living garden filled with rare plants and important tree species. From this unique vantage point explorers of all ages experience the forest in a whole new way while learning about plants\, local sustainability and the delicate balance of nature. \nRSVP today \nPlease bring water\, a snack\, and weather appropriate clothing. \nAccessibility: Much of UBC Botanical Garden is accessible by wheelchair or motorized cart for guests with accessibility and mobility challenges. However\, due to the nature of our garden some pathways are irregularly graded and topped with wood chips or loose gravel. \n*Registration is limited and available on a first come\, first serve basis. All confirmed registrants will receive an email confirmation prior to the event.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/wildroots-ubc-botanical-garden-adventure/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260531T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260531T170000
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CREATED:20260408T164647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T164647Z
UID:34212-1780214400-1780246800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:COMOX- Beach Clean up at the Spit!
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for May 31st
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/comox-beach-clean-up-at-the-spit/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260531T110000
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UID:34426-1780225200-1780239600@naturekidsbc.ca
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/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260607T080000
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SUMMARY:NELSON - Archery with Liam Fitzpatrick from Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS)
DESCRIPTION:Save the date\, more information to come.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nelson-archery-with-liam-fitzpatrick-from-circle-of-indigenous-nations-society-coins/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260612T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260612T183000
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SUMMARY:VERNON - Nature Bingo and Family Connect
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a NatureBingo where we see how many nature items we can check off our bingo sheet! We will walk an easy trail down to the beach\, and if you would like\, bring some food and enjoy a picnic and play time at the beach afterward for some family connection with your club leaders and fellow members. \nAll ages are welcome. Please bring food and drink for your family; no food will be provided. The trail is stroller-friendly\, however it has an uphill climb afterwards. We will all meet in front of the informational signage at the main gate parking lot. \n\nWhere: Yellow Gate\, Kalamalka Provincial Park\nWhen: Friday\, June 12th @ 530 pm\nRegister by clicking here
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vernon-nature-bingo-and-family-connect/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260614T110000
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SUMMARY:NICOMEKL - Sealife Exploration
DESCRIPTION:June 14\, 10am\nCrescent Beach\nMeet in front of Beecher Place\, 12160 Beecher St. Surrey\nThis day will have an amazing low tide so we can explore deep into the intertidal! We will look for weird and wonderful invertebrates\, and fascinating fish. Please wear boots or shoes you don’t mind getting wet.  Flipflops do not work well for exploring the rocky shore.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nicomekl-sealife-exploration-2/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260614T150000
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CREATED:20260421T214243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T214243Z
UID:34440-1781445600-1781449200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:MISSION- Geocaching Adventure!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an easy hike through Heritage Park as we search for geocaches. \n\n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and bring along water and snacks for your family. \nWe will meet and circle up. Then we will head into the forest to look for several geocaches. \nLocation: Heritage Park\, Mission. Meet in front of the white gazebo. \nStart Time & End Time: 2-3pm on Sunday\, June 14. \nPlease note: \n-There is a washroom available near the Heritage Park parking lot. \n– Strollers are not recommended as some trails are too narrow or steep to accommodate strollers. \n-The walk will be approximately 2km \n– Parking is available in the lot off Mary St. \n– The nearest bus stop is on Stave Lake Street at 5A Ave. \nAnna Kirkpatrick is the Club Leader\, mission@naturekidsbc.ca \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/geocaching-adventure-tickets-1987959290753?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/mission-geocaching-adventure/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260620T120000
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CREATED:20260414T181512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T173437Z
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SUMMARY:SMITHERS- Native Plant Walk and Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of connecting with and learning more about our local plants!\n\nThis event will take place at the Community Forest Nature Trail. https://www.bvnaturalists.ca/projects/community-forest-nature-trail/ \nParticipants can meet at 9:30 am at the Scotia Bank parking lot for those who want to carpool or follow in their own car\, to be sure of where to go to get to the Nordic Centre\, where the event will start at 10. \n\n\nSaturday June 20th\n10am – 12pm\nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/native-plant-walk-and-talk-tickets-1987027179784?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/smithers-native-plant-walk-and-talk/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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