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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Windy Canyon Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us on earth day for a hike through one of Merritt’s  most unique spots and help us pick up some trash along the way. \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today it’s FREE! \nPlease let us know if you plan on attending be emailing  merritt@naturekidsbc.ca
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-windy-canyon-clean-up/
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Winter Wildlife Tracking
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we discover the creatures that live around us in winter using their tracks. We will be meeting with guest mentor Frank Ritcey who will be teaching us all about wildlife tracking at the Laurie Guichon Interpretive site. \nWe will be meeting in the parking lot located at the Lundbum exit off the Kelowna Connector hwy. \nPlease let us know if you plan on attending be emailing  merritt@naturekidsbc.ca
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-winter-wildlife-tracking/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T083900
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Winter Bird Count for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Saturday January 14th at 10am for our 2nd annual Winter Bird Count for Kids and families. We will walk around Nicola Lake identifying and counting birds as part of a Canada wide study. All ages event. Our data will be submitted to Bird Studies Canada. \nLocation: We will be driving out towards Nicola Lake for this event but will be meeting at the NVIT lower parking lot. \nRSVP to merritt@naturekidsbc.ca
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-winter-bird-count-for-kids/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221210T120000
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Winter Hike and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting at Gingers Trail off the old Connector highway (a map will be sent out) for a hike\, activities\, and prizes to celebrate the holiday season. We are excited to have Nlaka’pamux Land Guardian Ariel Swayze as our guest mentor for the morning.\n\nThis event is sponsored by the United Way Local Love Fund and is open to all families wanting to connect in the outdoors. So please invite your friends!\n\nPlease register in advance as we want to make sure every child gets to go home with a nature-based prize.\n\nRSVP to merritt@naturekidsbc.ca
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-winter-hike-and-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221118T120000
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CREATED:20221025T182314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T202146Z
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Hug-a-Tree with Nicola SAR
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited- Hug A Tree Program with Nature Kids BC and Nicola Valley Search and Rescue \nHave you ever wondered what to do if you get lost in the woods? Join us and mentors from Nicola Valley Search and Rescue as we learn how to stay safe outdoors in the winter. We’ll learn how not to get lost in the first place\, and what to do if it happens. We’ll learn how hugging a tree can keep you safe and help you be found. Staying near a tree offers some protection from the elements and keeps you in one location\, so it’s easier for searchers to find you. Bring your questions about how to prepare for winter adventures and how to stay safe while doing them. \nRegister here to join us. \nAbout Hug-a-Tree \nThe Hug-a-Tree and Survive program is aimed at children aged 5–11 and 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. If a child should become lost in the woods\, hugging a tree can help them stay safe\, and be found. Staying near a tree offers some protection from the elements\, and keeps lost children in the same place\, which makes it easier for searchers to find them. \nHug-A-Tree and Survive was developed in the United States following the search for Jimmy Beveridge in 1981\, and was first adapted for Canadian use by the RCMP. It was updated by the National Search and Rescue Secretariat (NSS) and the SAR Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) in 2015.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-hug-a-tree-with-nicola-sar/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221022T150000
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Bar Farms Pumpkin Patch
DESCRIPTION:Our next explorer day will be a trip to the pumpkin patch! On top of regular pumpkin patch things\, we will get a quick lesson on the farm operation and how pumpkins\, squash\, potatoes and garlic are planted and harvested. We will cover the cost of entry and one pumpkin for each child.\n\nPlease let us know if you are planning to come!\nRSVP to merritt@naturekidsbc.ca\n\nWe’ll send out a reminder email with directions shortly beforehand.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-bar-farms-pumpkin-patch/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T083900
CREATED:20221011T231843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T175526Z
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Special Event: Come Walk with Us Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join us and special guests Soyna Richmond and Sean Morton from Come Walk with Us for an evening of photography and storytelling. Sonya and Sean will share tales from the road of their cross-Canada walking adventure and how they are inspiring Canadians of all ages to take action for nature. This is a family friendly show and the content is aimed at kids aged 5-12. \nThe event is free and open to all families. Feel free to bring friends. \nLocation: Lecture Theatre of NVIT (Nicola Valley Institute of Technology) on Belshaw Road\, Merritt \nCome Walk With Us is a 4-year pilgrimage along the 27\, 000 km Trans Canada Trail – the world’s longest trail. Dr Sonya Richmond is a biologist and researcher who has worked on many ornithological and conservation projects\, and received numerous awards and grants for her work. Sean Morton is an award-winning landscape and nature photographer whose work has been published in numerous magazines. Their goal is to inspire people of all ages\, physical abilities\, cultural backgrounds\, genders\, orientations\, and identities\, and especially youth\, to connect to nature through birds and Citizen Science. They are walking west from Cape Spear\, NL to Victoria\, BC and then north to Tuktoyaktuk\, NT\, planning to finish in 2023. 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-special-event-come-walk-with-us-presentation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220917T123000
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Spius Creek Fish Hatchery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of the Spius Creek Fish Hatchery. We will learn about the differences between coho and chinook salmon and what it takes to produce hatchery fish. This event only has space for 15 kids\, so make sure to register in advance!\n\nLocation: Spius Creek Fish Hatchery – 2857 Prospect Creek Road \n  \nRSVP to merritt@naturekidsbc.ca \n  \nWe will have a limit of 15 kids for this event. Please register in advance.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-spius-creek-fish-hatchery-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220806T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T162928Z
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Radical Reptiles
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we learn all about native reptiles! The BC Wildlife Park will be meeting us at the Lower Nicola Hall to teach us about the incredibly diverse number of native snakes and reptiles that call British Columbia home. \n  \nLocation: Lower Nicola Hall \n  \nRSVP to merritt@naturekidsbc.ca
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-radical-reptiles/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220709T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220709T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T202245Z
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Weed Warriors
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual knapweed blitz and knapweed biocontrol bug collection demonstration! Lunch\, refreshments and prizes will be provided. Everyone is welcome to help us protect our rare grassland ecosystems. \n  \nLocation: Lundbom Commonage \n  \nRSVP to merritt@naturekidsbc.ca
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-weed-warriors/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220625T123000
DTSTAMP:20260518T083900
CREATED:20220511T174544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T195510Z
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Learn to Fish
DESCRIPTION:Come on out for our learn to fish series with the Fresh Water Fisheries Society of BC! All supplies will be provided. \nCheck out this link for more details about the program https://www.gofishbc.com/How-to-Fish.aspx#fishing-programs \nSave the date! Confirmed time coming soon! \nLocation: Kentucky Alleyne kids pond. \nTo RSVP – merritt@naturekidsbc.ca \n  \nPhoto credit: Jenni Stol
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-learn-to-fish/
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T053307Z
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Bluebird Banding
DESCRIPTION:We have been invited out with Vancouver Avian Research Centre (VARC) to help them with bluebird banding and monitoring. Kerry Kenwood from VARC will be in Merritt next week to work on the bluebird monitoring project. Kerry will teach us the importance of monitoring wildlife like bluebirds\, how they monitor the nesting boxes. Kerry will also show us how they band the birds. \nWe will be meeting Sunday at 10am on the old highway (that runs parallel to the connector) by the visitors center. \nPlease let us know if your family is interested in attending. We do have to cap this event at 20 participants. So please tell us soon if you would like to join! RSVP to merritt@naturekidsbc.ca or if you have any questions. \nCheck out https://www.birdvancouver.com/ if you want to learn more about their work.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-bluebird-banding/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220528T120000
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Spring Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for some tree planting and a guided forest walk to Secret Lake. We will be tree planting at Harmon Lake Rec Site  close to Merritt and learning about the importance of reforestation.\n\nLocation: Harmon Lake Rec Site. We will be meeting at the far end parking lot at the interpretive trailhead at 10am. Click here to see map and location details.\n\nRSVP to merritt@naturekidsbc.ca\n\n\nPlease let us know if you are planning to attend. We want to make sure we have enough hard hats\, planter bags and trees for each kid. Remember to pack clothes for all seasons (this spring has been unpredictable!)\, lunch/snacks\, water etc.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-spring-tree-planting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220423T113000
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday April 23\, 2022 to celebrate Earth Day and learn about the Nicola Watershed\, water quality and river watching with guest mentor Patrick Farmer. \nLocation: we will be meeting at Centennial Park (across the bridge from Voght Park in Collettville). From there we will walk to the Coldwater river. \nRSVP to merritt@naturekidsbc.ca \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-earth-day-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T083900
CREATED:20220127T233354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T210009Z
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Winter Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Winter Celebration\n\nJoin us for a morning filled with fun winter activities. We will build a fire\, make maple taffy (since we just learned about trees)  and snowshoe around to look for tracks and signs of wildlife. This Explorer Day is more of a winter celebration with no set end time.\nLocation: We will meet at 10am at the shelter located at P2 (parking lot) at the Kane Valley Ski area.\n\nWhat to bring: if you have snowshoes please bring them along with you. We have about ten pairs available as well to lend out for those who need them. Pack snacks\, something warm to drink. If you plan on staying a while please feel free to bring hot dogs to cook over the fire or a lunch. The weather forecast looks like a beautiful warm day!\n\nPlease let us know (merritt@naturekidsbc.ca) if you plan on attending or if you have any questions. We look forward to the day!\n\nPhoto credit:Leslie Bol
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-winter-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220122T150000
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Trees in Wintertime
DESCRIPTION:Trees in Wintertime\n\n\nJoin us for an afternoon walk with mentor Suzanne Shears in Central Park to learn about what trees do in the wintertime. We will also learn how to identify trees residing in the park.\n\nWe will be meeting at Bench School at 10am (look for us by the tennis courts). We are pairing up with the Literacy Society so there will be other events happening as well. Please plan to stick around and check out what they are up to after our time together.\n\nQuestions or to RSVP: merritt@naturekidsbc.ca
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-trees-in-wintertime/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220108T120000
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CREATED:20220103T223812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T222324Z
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Christmas Bird Count for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Bird Count for Kids \nAlan Burger (Nicola Naturalist Society) and Loretta Holmes (Wildlife Technician Upper Nicola Band) will be our mentors. We should have plenty of knowledgeable birders present to share their passions about birds with us! We will be visiting two locations 15 minutes from town to look\, hear and learn about overwintering birds. We will be filling out a Christmas kids Bird Count form. We will have two spotting scopes and binoculars for every child. \nLocation: meet at 10am at NVIT (lower parking lot) and we will convoy to our location (TBD but within a 15 minute drive from Merritt). We should be out for two hours. \nWhat to expect and what to bring: Please pack snacks\, water and something warm to drink and dress appropriately for the weather. Luckily the weather will be on the warmer side (forecast of 0 degrees C and overcast). We will try to make it as accessible for all. However depending on the weather there may be snow on the ground making walking a bit more difficult. We will be bringing one or two spotting scopes and are working on finding binoculars for each family to share. If you have a set of your own please bring them! \nThe event will be entirely outside and there will be lots of room to social distance.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-christmas-bird-count-for-kids/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211106T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211106T113000
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Raptors!
DESCRIPTION:Raptor Research Program \nJoin us and our friends at the BC Wildlife Park for a session all about raptors. \nLocation: the Lower Nicola Hall \nRSVP to merritt@naturekidsbc.ca – space will be limited.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-raptors/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211016T110000
DTSTAMP:20260518T083900
CREATED:20211005T224929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T215830Z
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Rancher Day
DESCRIPTION:Rancher Day\n\nFor our next explorer day we will be meeting a rancher and learning how the ranching industry can blissfully coexist with nature.\n\n\nWe will meet at the corner of 8 Mile Road at 10 am\, just up the Logan Lake Hwy and then drive up to the Lazy L Ranch together. Map here.  \n\n\nPlease dress for the weather\, wear rubber boots if you have them and be ready to learn!\n\nEmail merritt@naturekidsbc.ca to RSVP
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-rancher-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210925T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210925T103000
DTSTAMP:20260518T083900
CREATED:20210913T181308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T192638Z
UID:12199-1632558600-1632565800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:MERRITT - Salmon in the Coldwater River
DESCRIPTION:Salmon in the Coldwater River \nGuest mentor Paul Mozin (fisheries biologist) will be teaching us all about salmon in the Coldwater River. There is a fish counter set up where we will be meeting and hopefully we will be able to see live specimens being measured for a long-term monitoring project. \nWe will be meeting at Voght park and walking along the river trail first to learn about river systems for World Rivers Day. \nRSVP: merritt@naturekidsbc.ca
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-salmon-in-the-coldwater-river/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210828T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T083900
CREATED:20210812T001227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T171357Z
UID:11252-1630144800-1630150200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:MERRITT - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:***Please note this event has been cancelled due to wildfires and associated evacuation orders in the area. Stay tuned for more details on our September and upcoming fall events.***  \nHarmon Lake Hike and Craft \nOur next NatureKids day will be Saturday August 28 at Harmon Lake. We will be meeting at the parking lot next to the interpretive trail at 10am and will hike a loop to Secret Lake and back. Along the way we will have a fun scavenger hunt planned that will link to a super neat project (flower pounding: printing fabric with natural elements) for when we return to the interpretive theater site. \nHere is a little teaser: Flower Pounding: Printing Fabric with Natural Elements – Garden Therapy \nPlease let us know if you plan on attending. We want to make sure we have enough materials for all. \nPack a lunch\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, water etc. \nPhoto courtesy of BC Recreation Sites and Trails
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-26/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Previous Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201017T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T083900
CREATED:20201005T204416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220418Z
UID:10409-1602928800-1602934200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:MERRITT
DESCRIPTION:Stick Weaving in Pioneer Park \nCome join us on Saturday October 16th for our next Explorer Day. We will be making stick weavings (as seen in images) at Smith Pioneer Park in lower Nicola. Start time is 10 am. \nPlease let us know if you are planning to attend and how many children will be participating. Each child will need their own materials and equipment so we want to make sure we bring enough for everyone.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-23/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200926T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T083900
CREATED:20200915T225214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220418Z
UID:10340-1601143200-1601148600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:MERRITT
DESCRIPTION:Evening Bat Walk \nOn September 26 we will do an evening bat walk through windy canyon and learn about bats. As the best time to spot bats is right before dusk please have an early dinner and meet us at 6 pm.  We will meet right before the flats on Lindley Creek road.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-22/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T083900
CREATED:20200826T194811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220418Z
UID:10289-1598090400-1598097600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:MERRITT
DESCRIPTION:Nature Hike in Godey Creek Park \nDepending on our crew we will either walk up Too Much Info or along Godey Creek Trail. Along our walk we will stop to talk about the different plants and trees that grow in our local forests. We will also have a surprise activity planned 🙂
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-21/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T083900
CREATED:20200625T191723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220419Z
UID:10116-1594461600-1594468800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:MERRITT
DESCRIPTION:Weed Warrior Challenge \nWe have registered with the Thompson Nicola Regional Districts weed warrior challenge. We will be pulling spotted knapweed and reseeding the area with native grass seed. We will be doing this at Marquart Lake outside of Merritt and will encourage people to bring a picnic lunch for themselves. Please bring your own pair work gloves for pulling. We will provide plastic bags for disposal.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-20/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190728T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190728T123000
DTSTAMP:20260518T083900
CREATED:20190703T210724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220849Z
UID:8576-1564311600-1564317000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:MERRITT
DESCRIPTION:Windy Canyon Geology Tour\n\n\nJoin Nature Mentor and rockhound Gerry Sanford for a look at the geology of Windy Canyon.\n\nMore details and location coming soon!
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-19/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T083900
CREATED:20190423T215343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220851Z
UID:8310-1558173600-1558180800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:MERRITT
DESCRIPTION:Grasslands and Invasive Weeds \nJoin us for our next Explorer Day and learn about grasslands and invasive weeds. Our new club leader Rachel Whitehouse will be our nature mentor.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-18/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190407
DTSTAMP:20260518T083900
CREATED:20190331T173050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220853Z
UID:8220-1554508800-1554595199@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:MERRITT
DESCRIPTION:Monck Park Adventure\n\nWe’ll go for a walk with Liis Jefferies and look at the birds and plants of Monck Park.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-17/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181007
DTSTAMP:20260518T083900
CREATED:20180905T041004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220930Z
UID:7129-1538784000-1538870399@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:MERRITT
DESCRIPTION:Bees and Goats \nWe are going to visit the Miller’s Farm\, and learn about honey bees and pet and hang out with the goats.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-15/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180923
DTSTAMP:20260518T083900
CREATED:20180905T040632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221003Z
UID:7125-1537574400-1537660799@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:MERRITT
DESCRIPTION:Exploring and learning about rocks at N’kwala Recreation site with Gerry Sanford.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-14/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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