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SUMMARY:COMOX
DESCRIPTION:Herring Spawn \nWe are so excited to have Scott Wallace as our Nature Mentor teaching us all about herring spawning and life cycles. Scott is a marine ecologist\, who has focused his career on marine conservation and is employed by the David Suzuki Foundation as a Senior Research Scientist.  Whether the herring show up or not\, we’ll find some great marine/intertidal discovering and exploring opportunities.\n\nPlease come prepared for beach walking and windy conditions. We ask that dogs are left at home and that we work with kids to encourage natural items to be left in nature.\n\nFor the month of March\, BC NatureKids is partnering with Healthy By Nature (a BC Parks Foundation initiative) to encourage kids and youth to get outside. We will be participating through our March Explorer Day\, but check it out as a family!\n\nLocation: final details to be announced via email as we’ll be selecting the site based on herring numbers.  We will likely be meeting somewhere between South Courtenay and Kye Bay. Please check emails the day before or morning of for location.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/comox-16/
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UID:8118-1552222800-1552230000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:WILLIAMS LAKE
DESCRIPTION:Walk for Wildlife \nJoin Nature Kids educators Kim Zalay and Bill Gilroy at Scout Island Nature Centre where we will get outside and experience the wildlife and natural spaces that define Scout Island and the surrounding area. We will be looking for animals and their signs: tracks\, homes and habitat\, scat\, food as well as playing active games that will awaken your inner animal! Dress for being outside.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/williams-lake-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190314T120000
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CREATED:20190120T031126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220853Z
UID:7975-1552557600-1552564800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:DELTA HL
DESCRIPTION:Bog Frogs \nWe’re going to Burns Bog to search to learn about amphibians of the wetland and do some frog watching/searching. Our mentor will be a PhD candidate from UBC who is doing her research on frogs in Haida Gwaii. We’ll also do our bit to restore the bog by removing the invasive Himalayan Balsam beside Cougar Creek. \nLocation: Burns Bog (meet at the Delta Nature Reserve sign in the Planet Ice parking lot) \n\nRSVP by March 12\, 2019
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/delta-hl-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190316T120000
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CREATED:20190305T194332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220853Z
UID:8135-1552730400-1552737600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:BULKLEY VALLEY
DESCRIPTION:Return of the Bluebirds \nNature Kids have been invited by our next Nature Mentor\, John Franken for a two hour workshop. This first hour will be inside\, listening to and watching John’s informational slide show presentation. Then\, we go outside to build the bluebird houses. B \n\nPart of this workshop involves assembling bluebird nest boxes. We are especially interested in having children attend: the parts of the boxes will be pre-cut\, drilled\, etc.\, so that we can assemble them together on the porch of the Hall (no tools allowed in the Hall). \nIt is necessary to pre-register for this because we have to know how many boxes to prepare. Please notify me if you (and a child!) will attend. There will be a nominal fee of $5 / adult\, and a loonie ($1) / child. \nThis event is sponsored by Quick College\, Round Lake Community Association\, and funded by Chickadee Acres Bed and Breakfast and Eskerhazy Farm.” \nPlease email Bulkleyvalley@naturekidsbc.ca to register for this event\, or for information on how you can join Nature Kids\, Bulkley Valley chapter.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/bulkley-valley-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190316T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190316T143000
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CREATED:20190227T002224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220853Z
UID:8120-1552741200-1552746600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NORTH VANCOUVER
DESCRIPTION:Winter Plant ID \nAt Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre with Nature Mentors from BCIT. \nRegister right here
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-vancouver-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190316T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190316T150000
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CREATED:20190120T032728Z
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UID:7979-1552741200-1552748400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NELSON
DESCRIPTION:Geology Rocks! \nWe will be welcoming geologist and NatureKids co-leader Carly Ristow as our nature mentor this month. Carly is a graduate from the geology and sustainability program at Dalhousie University. She has a passion for the natural world and has spent time working in a gold exploration camp in Western Australia and in oil and gas exploration in Trinidad and Tobago. Carly’s interests lie in outdoor education and she is currently pursuing this as a teaching assistant at the Nelson Waldorf school. \nDuring this month’s event we will be introduced to the geologic history of the Kootenays. We will get to explore samples of different rock types and create dioramas of the moutainous region that we call home. Please come dressed for the weather and ready to learn! \nLocation: Lakeside Park
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nelson-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190319T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190319T170000
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CREATED:20190320T054949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220853Z
UID:8192-1552982400-1553014800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:COMOX VALLEY
DESCRIPTION:Kus-Kus-Sum – Project Watershed Estuary Marshlands and Restoration Project \n\n\nWe will be supporting the ongoing efforts of Project Watershed and the massive restoration of the Field Sawmill site (now called Kus-kus-sum\, a name given by the K’ómoks First Nation). The vision is to create vibrant and productive habitat and connect it to Hollyhock flats\, which is adjacent to the site and one of the most productive areas in the Estuary. \n \nMore details coming soon!
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/comox-valley-13/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190322
DTSTAMP:20260506T103919
CREATED:20190130T220102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220853Z
UID:8020-1553126400-1553212799@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:OTTER HL
DESCRIPTION:Invasive Ivy Eviction \nIt’s time for our annual ivy removal! Have fun with us as we hack away at the invasive ivy in Steele Park\, making way for native ground cover to return! Stick around for a picnic in the park after all the hard work is done. We’ll be teaming up with the 1st Ottergrove Guides as well as the Langley Environmental Partners Society for this Explorer Day. Talk about teamwork! \nLocation: Steele Park\, just north of North Otter Elementary School
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/otter-hl-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190323T120000
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CREATED:20190312T213619Z
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UID:8169-1553335200-1553342400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:LANGLEY
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Explorer Day on March 23. We will have the Invasive Species Council of BC giving us an interactive presentation on the invasive Japanese Beetle that invaded False Creek last year. There will be a Q&A followed by a walk to look for invasive plant and insect species. \nLocation: Campbell Valley Park \nTo register click here: https://form.jotform.com/90304820212240
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/langley-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T103919
CREATED:20190104T030905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220853Z
UID:7882-1553432400-1553439600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NORTH VANCOUVER
DESCRIPTION:Restore the Outdoors \nMake a difference to our local temperate rainforest ecosystem! We’ll take a plant walk through Lynn Canyon and then take part in a planting to restore part of Lynn Canyon Park’s picnic area. \nRegister here
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-vancouver-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T103919
CREATED:20190226T210248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220853Z
UID:8111-1554026400-1554033600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SOUTH OKANAGAN
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for spring?   Lets go for an exploratory walk along the cottonwoods at Sun Oka Provincial Park and see what exciting signs of spring we can find. \nSunday\, March 31\n10am – 12noon.\nSun Oka Provincial Park near Summerland.\n \nPlease sign up HERE.\n \nWe will be walking along the riparian area trails\, exploring the cottonwood forest and then circling around to Trout Creek and the beach.\n \nWhat to bring:\nDress in layers.\nGood walking boots (maybe still snow boots\, or rubber boots to splash in the puddles!).\nBring a small bucket (like an ice cream pail or a yoghurt container)\,  pencil or pen and notebook\,  and magnifying glasses if you have one.\n \nPlease sign up so we know how many activity props to bring.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/south-okanagan-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190331T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190331T123000
DTSTAMP:20260506T103919
CREATED:20190306T201132Z
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UID:8147-1554028200-1554035400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:KAMLOOPS
DESCRIPTION:Bat Box Building\nJoin us to learn about bats and create homes for them. \nCome on out to the Big Little Science Centre Sunday\, March 31st at 10:30am to paint Bat Boxes that have been graciously donated to the club! Bring clothes that can get messy and bring a snack\, if you like. \nWe will have Vanessa Robinson from BC Bats coming to chat with us about bat biology. \nWe need to know how many boxes we should have on hand (one per family) so please RSVP here.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kamloops-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190331T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T103919
CREATED:20190204T210204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220853Z
UID:8035-1554037200-1554044400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NANAIMO
DESCRIPTION:Knife Safety & Carving\n\nKnife Safety is the focus of this Explorer day\, and it is great that parents will be gaining this knowledge as well\, so that you can help to reinforce the safety rules when your explorers are wanting to practice carving at home\, or while you are out camping! \nThe Mora Companion Knife is recommended for carving\, as it is a fixed blade and a good quality affordable knife\, which I have seen available at the Atmosphere store in the Country Club Mall. \nNote: Knives are NOT to be used at home before this Explorer Day program starts. Many children have over zealously decided to start carving at home before they have learned important safety protocol and cut themselves as a result. Before we can begin to carve everyone must learn the 5 knife safety rules. This Explorer Day will have a heavy emphasis on safety and the fact that knives are tools that need to be treated with respect. \nParents\, if you do not feel that your child is ready to use a real knife you can instead bring along a table knife (also known as a butter knife) and a bar of soap\, this way children will still get to practice knife strokes and safety. \nLocation: Once again we are holding this Explorer Day at our Doumont Road location.  See a map and get full directions here. \n\nWe run our events the last Sunday of every month from 1-3pm.  Email us at nanaimo@naturekidsbc.ca to join us on our adventures.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nanaimo-29/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190407
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CREATED:20190331T173050Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190407T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T103919
CREATED:20190314T200114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220853Z
UID:8183-1554627600-1554634800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NANAIMO
DESCRIPTION:Building Wood Duck Nest Boxes and learning about Wood Ducks\n\n\nPerhaps some of you know the wetland behind Oliver Woods park – in past years there have been a number of Wood Ducks that come there to nest. Urban Development has put a little pressure on these beautiful ducks\, who only nest in holes in trees. Our club will be partnering with the City of Nanaimo to build 5 nest boxes and place them around the wetland for the Ducks to nest in. We will be building the boxes ourselves (if anyone has an extra drill they are willing to bring along to use\, that would be much appreciated). I will send more information about that in the coming weeks.\n\nWe will also look around the wetland to see natural nesting sites and to learn a bit about Wood Ducks and other ducks that use this wetland. Why do the ducks come here and not other wetlands? What exactly do they need to find a good place to make a nest and raise babies?\n\nIf we have some extra time on our hands we will be playing some games in the woods by the park (if the kids can be tempted away from the playground).\n\nIf you are interested in participating please respond to the RSVP form ASAP. We might have to limit participation in building the boxes for safety reasons.\n\nLocation: Oliver Woods Community Centre \n\n\n\n\nSo Mark your Calendars for Sunday April 07 from 9 – 11AM ((I know this is not our usual time\, but this is the only time available for us to use a room in Oliver Woods Centre to build our boxes).\n\nAnd here is an adorable video of some Wood Duck ducklings leaving their nest – this is a ‘must watch’!\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=Jhp7vwvAic4
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nanaimo-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T103919
CREATED:20181205T214625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220853Z
UID:7734-1554631200-1554638400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:KAMLOOPS
DESCRIPTION:What’s Budding?\n\nWe’ll meet for a Spring Walk at Kenna Cartwright Park. Come on out to find some spring plants!\n\nLocation: We’ll meet at the upper parking lot at 10am on Sunday morning and will be done by noon. We’ll go regardless of the weather\, so bring warm clothes and snack. Also\, remember that it is tick season\, so plan to check your nooks and crannies after the walk! https://goo.gl/maps/DxdriiPRKAA2 If we have time\, we’ll head to a look-out for a great view over Kamloops. Feel free to bring your Nature Journal to make a quick sketch.\n\nLet us know if you can make it. Remember you can bring friends\, too.\n\n\n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kamloops-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190407T120000
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CREATED:20190219T225209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220853Z
UID:8096-1554631200-1554638400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NICOMEKL
DESCRIPTION:Lions & Lemurs\n\nJoin us for a morning at the zoo!  We will start with a 45 minute safari walking tour & learn what it is like to be a zoo keeper.  Then we’ll explore on our own before having a picnic lunch at the Giraffe gazebo (near Lemur Island).\n\nNotes:\n– Group rate for tour & admission is $12.85 per student (3 – 17 yrs)\, $12.43 per adult (18 – 64)\, and $10.33 per senior (age 65 & up).  Please bring cash or a cheque to re-imburse Anthea who will pay for the entire group at the gate.\n– Parking is $6 per vehicle – machine (inside the gate) takes cash or credit card.\n– Space is limited; please register early and let us know how many children and how many adults plan to come.\n– Members will have priority over friends or younger siblings.\n\nLocation: Greater Vancouver Zoo\, 5048 264 St. Aldergrove
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nicomekl-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T103919
CREATED:20190204T210456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220853Z
UID:8039-1554976800-1554984000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:DELTA HL
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Beetles \nWe are going to learn about Japanese Beetles and other invasive species with Nature Mentor Nicholas Wong from the Invasive Species Council of BC.  We’ll play games and then head to the beach with a marine biologist. Will we find any invasives on the way? \nLocation: Cammidge House \nRSVP by April 9\, 2019
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/delta-hl-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T103919
CREATED:20190319T201318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8187-1554980400-1554991200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:OTTER HL
DESCRIPTION:Free the Fry! \nSalmon fry are ready for release\, and our friends at Langley Environmental Partners Society/Fisheries and Oceans Canada have invited us to help release them in West Creek (just east of Fort Langley). \nRSVP here\, please. \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/otter-hl-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190413T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T103919
CREATED:20190411T212114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8257-1555146000-1555153200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:EASTERN FRASER VALLEY
DESCRIPTION:Hike to Chipmunk Caves\n\n\nJoin us this Saturday as we hike to Chipmunk Caves. On our way we will see who can pick up the most garbage! Or find the weirdest thing disposed of! Our goal is to clean the area up and have fun in the process. Bring headlamps\, and rain gear so we can explore the caves at the end of the trail.\n\nThere will be donuts ;).  Please bring a water bottle.\n\nWe will meet at Thompson Park at 9 and make our way to Chipmunk Caves. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/eastern-fraser-valley-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T103919
CREATED:20190312T213828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8171-1555149600-1555156800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:LANGLEY
DESCRIPTION:Into Spring: Family Walk \nJoin us on Saturday\, for our Into Spring: Family Walk. Join us for a casual family walk to Brydon Lagoon and back. Stroller friendly route. Get your body moving outside while breathing fresh air\, bonding with family and making new friends! \nLocation: Portage Park (Langley City). \nTo register click here: https://form.jotform.com/90686172931261
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/langley-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190413T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190413T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T103919
CREATED:20190409T233959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8249-1555183800-1555189200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NANAIMO
DESCRIPTION:Amphibian Road Survey \nOur annual Amphibian Road Survey will be happening this Saturday April 13 at 7:30pm. We will meet at Sywash Ridge Road in Lantzville . Please bring a headlamp if you have one.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nanaimo-31/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T103919
CREATED:20190305T195750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8139-1555243200-1555254000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:VICTORIA
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day BBQ and Natureblitz\n\nThe Boys and Girl Club Wilderness Camp Property in Metchosin is co-hosting an Earth Day BBQ and Natureblitz with Habitat Acquisition Trust (HAT) and Metchosin Biodiversity.  The property has 99 acres of wonderful wilderness  to discover.  There will be expert-led talks and walks on fungi and plants by Kem Luther and Andy MacKinnon\, and many more! There will be a band and plenty of activities\, including a possible scavenger hunt so you will need to keep your eyes peeled and work up your appetite for the delicious BBQ to follow.\n\nHAT will also be offering introductory training on the use of the iNaturalist phone app.  The iNaturalist App is a free App that will allow the public to help photograph and inventory Metchosin species. If you are interested in the iNaturalist App training session\, it starts at noon\, so if you arrive late\, please find the group there.  Please bring your own tablet or smartphone and make sure to download the app before you get there.\n\nThis is a FREE event that is open to the public.  EVERYONE is welcome.\n\n\nCOME PREPARED: It’s probably a good idea to wear proper hiking shoes and layer up as Spring weather can be unpredictable.  It never hurts to bring your own water bottle too. Please note the BBQ is by donation.\n\n\n\nLocation:   3900 Metchosin Road. Parking is available in the main lot.  There will be signage to the camp centre where we will meet.  MAPLINK: https://www.google.com/maps/place/3900+Metchosin+Rd\,+Victoria\,+BC+V9C+4A8/@48.3901022\,-123.5139285\,15.17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x548f0c0db731c1eb:0x6d8c6209c668ffe9!8m2!3d48.396499!4d-123.5121062\n\nSee HAT website for more details and timing of different activities if you can’t stay for the whole event. Link below:\nhttps://www.hat.bc.ca/i-want-to/calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2019/04/14/421/-/earth-day-bbq-and-nature-blitz-with-the-boys-and-girls-club-in-metchosin
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/victoria-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190414T143000
DTSTAMP:20260506T103919
CREATED:20190104T031050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:7884-1555246800-1555252200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NORTH VANCOUVER
DESCRIPTION:Flutterby! \nDiscover the world of butterflies! Learn how to attract these gentle pollinators to your garden with Sally Hocking from the Deep Cove Garden Club. \nRegister here
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-vancouver-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T103919
CREATED:20190331T172855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8218-1555246800-1555254000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NORTH OKANAGAN
DESCRIPTION:Stream Superheroes \nThis month we will be joining forces with the North Okanagan Naturalist’s Club to clean up the stream we’ve adopted! We’ll use our superpowers to help bring the stream back to it’s natural condition! \nWhere: The dead-end of 20th street behind Rona \nNOTE: RDNO has requested that children are aged 10+ for this event this year. We will be supplied with trash bags\, gloves\, pick-up sticks and vests! Jennifer Miles\, the co-ordinator for the Adopt-a-Stream program\, will meet us and train us for our clean up mission.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-okanagan-34/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T103919
CREATED:20190325T225315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8196-1555246800-1555257600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SALMON ARM
DESCRIPTION:Adopt-a Nest Box Program \n\nDetails: Our mentor\, Di Wittner\, will explain details about Nest boxes\, their need and what to look for throughout the summer. Each family can decide how many boxes they would like to monitor throughout the summer. Ideally if you can visit your boxes once every 2-3 weeks to record what is happening. If you would just like to come and learn about the program and not monitor boxes that is great too!\n\nWhat to bring: Dress for weather\, might need rubber boots to get to some boxes. Snacks\, water\, binoculars if you have them! We might be able to arrange with the Nature center to borrow them each time you come in the summer if you do not own any\n\n\nPlace: Meet at the parking lot at the warf beside Brighouse Nature Centre\n\n\nPlease tell your friends as we could really use more volunteers this summer and it is a fun thing to do!!
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-arm-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T103919
CREATED:20190320T053856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8190-1555250400-1555257600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:COMOX VALLEY
DESCRIPTION:CVRD Early Earthday at Seal Bay \nJoin us as we discover Seal Bay Park and learn more about the natural landscape.  Our walk is scheduled to coincide with Earth Day! \nFor this adventure\, we are coordinating with the Comox Valley Regional District’s Early Earth Day event. We will meet at 1:30 at the entrance to the western (marsh) side of the park across from the main parking lot/entrance to Seal Bay Park on Bates Road. Here is the link to the CVRD’s Seal Bay Park page: https://www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/parks-recreation/comox-valley-parks-trails/seal-bay-nature-park\n\nMy plan is to sign in and go for a little walk together up to the Marsh – looking for signs of spring and having a little chat about Earth Day\, and then we’ll join in with the public event that begins at 2pm back at the main entrance to Seal Bay.\n\nNon-members are welcome to attend NatureKids as a guest to try it out\, so feel free to bring along guests.\n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/comox-valley-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190423T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T103919
CREATED:20190423T221451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8317-1556006400-1556038800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:KELOWNA
DESCRIPTION:Lost Lake Snake Hunt \nOur annual snake hunting adventure at Lost Lake!  We will hike in to the lake from the access point on June Springs Rd (approx half an hour)\, learning about plants\, animals\, and the history of the area.  This is in the middle of the burn zone from the 2003 fire\, so we will talk a bit about the role fire has on forests and the steps of regrowth.  Once we get to the lake\, we will ready out nets and catch anything we find; snakes\, frogs\, bugs\, tadpoles\, and more!  I will bring containers so we can all look at what we find before releasing it back where it was found. \nThe hike is easy enough to do in rubber boots\, or you can bring a change of footwear for when we get there.  The ground there is also spongy enough to go barefoot if you don’t mind hauling home muddy kids!  Also make sure to wear shorts or pants that can roll up as we will be getting right into the water. \nThe trail access point is somewhat difficult to find if you’ve never been there before\, so we will be meeting at the East Kelowna Baseball Field parking lot and carpooling to the trail.  There is not a lot of space to park there\, so the fewer vehicles the better.  Meet at the parking lot at 12:30 pm.  If you miss the carpool group\, the address of the trail access is 4406 June Springs Rd.  When parking\, do not completely block access to the roadway.\n​\nCameras are a must for this adventure!  As well\, please remember to wear sunscreen\, bring a water bottle\,  and have weather-appropriate clothing for the hike.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kelowna-26/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190427
DTSTAMP:20260506T103919
CREATED:20190130T220143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8022-1556236800-1556323199@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:OTTER HL
DESCRIPTION:Bird Banding Bonanza \nWe will return to the Iona Island Banding Station to look at the spring migrants\, and learn about the important work of the folks at WildResearch. It is a rare opportunity to see the unique adaptations of birds up close. \nMore details coming soon!
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/otter-hl-21/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190428
DTSTAMP:20260506T103919
CREATED:20190331T173227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220852Z
UID:8222-1556323200-1556409599@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:PRINCE GEORGE
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Explorations in Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park \nDiscover our park like you never have before! Teacher and Naturalist Vanessa Elton will lead the group through a variety of activities to engage our senses to open our minds and hearts to all that has Sprung this Spring! \nWe will meet in the Exploration Place for registration then head outside. Dress for the weather!
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/prince-george/
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