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SUMMARY:COQUITLAM- Earth Day Weekend Celebration Sunday Picnic and Action for the Planet!
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/earth-day-weekend-celebration-sunday-picnic-and-action-for-the-planet/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:MAPLE RIDGE – Goodbye Chums
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/maple-ridge-goodbye-chums-2/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260421T161418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T161418Z
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SUMMARY:MERRITT- Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-wetlands/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260317T002257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T214053Z
UID:33559-1777716000-1777725000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:RICHMOND- Protect the Dunes at Iona Beach
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/richmond-protect-the-dunes-at-iona-beach/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260401T224616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T224616Z
UID:34154-1777717800-1777721400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:VERNON- Walk and Talk with Norbert from Vernon Naturalist Club
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vernon-walk-and-talk-with-norbert-from-vernon-naturalist-club/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260421T172812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T172812Z
UID:34435-1777721400-1777728600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:VANCOUVER- Beach Life Discoveries: An Intertidal Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vancouver-beach-life-discoveries-an-intertidal-exploration/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260414T180733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T180733Z
UID:34324-1777798800-1777806000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SALMON ARM- Birding for Families
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-arm-birding-for-families-14/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260421T161042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T222334Z
UID:34423-1777806000-1777816800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:COWICHAN- Xpey' (Cedar) Family Planting Day: Sunday\, May 3\, 11am - 2pm
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/cowichan-xpey-cedar-family-planting-day-sunday-may-3-11am-2pm/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260507T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260414T181930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T181930Z
UID:34332-1778166000-1778173200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SMITHERS- Bats & Bat Houses
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/smithers-bats-bat-houses/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260418T020615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T161027Z
UID:34391-1778320800-1778326200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SURREY-  Green Timbers Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/surrey-green-timbers-scavenger-hunt/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260429T162252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162252Z
UID:34461-1778320800-1778326200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Vancouver - Explorer Day at Maplewood Mudflats
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vancouver-explorer-day-at-maplewood-mudflats/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260407T162539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T162539Z
UID:34178-1778322600-1778326200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Nicomekl - World Migratory Bird Day
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nicomekl-world-migratory-bird-day/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260206T023241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T160058Z
UID:33091-1778418000-1778425200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SURREY- Mothers Day Bird Friendly Afternoon Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/surrey-mothers-day-bird-friendly-afternoon-picnic/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260421T214538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T214703Z
UID:34444-1779008400-1779019200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:PRINCE GEORGE -Bird Watching & Nature Journaling Morning
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/prince-george-bird-watching-nature-journaling-morning/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260331T232215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T171652Z
UID:34120-1779204600-1779208200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Nelson - A Story and Nature Craft Afternoon at the Nelson Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nelson-a-story-and-nature-craft-afternoon-at-the-nelson-public-library/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260331T224535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T231918Z
UID:34112-1779609600-1779642000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Nelson - Birding Day
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nelson-birding-day-save-the-date-more-information-to-come/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260414T180923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T180923Z
UID:34326-1779613200-1779620400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SALMON ARM- Birding for Families
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-arm-birding-for-families-15/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260428T175158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T175158Z
UID:34450-1779973200-1779980400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:WILDROOTS-  UBC Botanical Garden Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
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
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260408T164647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T164647Z
UID:34212-1780214400-1780246800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:COMOX- Beach Clean up at the Spit!
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/comox-beach-clean-up-at-the-spit/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260421T161224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T161224Z
UID:34426-1780225200-1780239600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:COWICHAN - Low Tide Day
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/cowichan-low-tide-day/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260331T232632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T232632Z
UID:34124-1780819200-1780851600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Nelson - Archery with Liam Fitzpatrick from Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS)
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260612T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260612T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260401T225001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T000320Z
UID:34158-1781285400-1781289000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:VERNON - Nature Bingo and Family Connect
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vernon-nature-bingo-and-family-connect/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260414T181512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T181512Z
UID:34328-1781344800-1781352000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SMITHERS- Native Plant Walk and Talk
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/smithers-native-plant-walk-and-talk/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260614T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260407T165138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T165138Z
UID:34196-1781431200-1781434800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Nicomekl - Sealife Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nicomekl-sealife-exploration-2/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130947
CREATED:20260421T214243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T214243Z
UID:34440-1781445600-1781449200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:MISSION- Geocaching Adventure!
DESCRIPTION:Nelson NatureKids September Explorer Day!  When: Sunday\, September 28th 2025 Time: 1pm to 2:30/3pm  Where: Cottonwood Lake  Join Community Educator Shanoon Bennett for an exciting field study at Cottonwood Lake\, where you’ll explore the underwater world of aquatic life. Discover fascinating facts and hands-on activities that will make you bug-wise and open your eyes to incredible pond creatures. Nature Explorers should dress for the season and bring water and a snack.  About the Community Educator: Shanoon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80’s as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire\, engage\, connect\, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions\, to develop curiosity\, knowledge\, awareness and appreciation of where they live. Click here to register!  Become a NatureKids BC member for FREE today!  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/mission-geocaching-adventure/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Featured
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