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SUMMARY:VANCOUVER - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vancouver-37/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201128T103000
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UID:10295-1606557600-1606559400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NORTH VANCOUVER - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-vancouver-33/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20201106T012222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10543-1606647600-1606651200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Interactive Ocean Ecology (Virtual Explorer Day)
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/interactive-ocean-ecology-virtual-explorer-day/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20201106T014217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10548-1607770800-1607774400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Salmon Journey (Virtual Explorer Day)
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-journey-virtual-explorer-day/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201213T104500
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20201128T005837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10598-1607853600-1607856300@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count for Kids (Virtual Explorer Day)
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/christmas-bird-count-for-kids-virtual-explorer-day/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20201020T025642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10494-1607864400-1607871600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SALMON ARM
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-arm-26/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20201123T215319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10592-1610794800-1610798400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Endangered Species (Virtual Explorer Day)
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/endangered-species-virtual-explorer-day/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210123T103000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20200826T203949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10298-1611396000-1611397800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NORTH VANCOUVER
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-vancouver-34/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20210201T230441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10726-1612893600-1612897200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Fossil Finds! (Virtual Explorer Day)
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/fossil-finds-virtual-explorer-day/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210227T103000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20200826T204107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10300-1614420000-1614421800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NORTH VANCOUVER (Virtual Event / Open to All Members)
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-vancouver-35/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210309T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20210225T031141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10768-1615312800-1615316400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Amazing Animal Adaptions: Life Beneath the Ice (virtual explorer day)
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/amazon-animal-adaptions-life-beneath-the-ice-virtual-explorer-day/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210406T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210406T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20210303T005732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10789-1617732000-1617735600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Snakesss in BC\, Threatening or Threatened? (Virtual Explorer Day)
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/snakesss-in-bc-threatening-or-threatened-virtual-explorer-day/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210418T104500
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20210415T223104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220417Z
UID:10832-1618740000-1618742700@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Peek into a Creek (Virtual Explorer Day)
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/peek-into-a-creek-virtual-explorer-day/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210810T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210810T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20210712T171423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220416Z
UID:11037-1628618400-1628622000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Orcas\, Orcas Everywhere - Virtual Explorer Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/orcas-orcas-everywhere-virtual-explorer-day/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210821T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210821T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20210812T001019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220416Z
UID:11248-1629538200-1629543600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NANAIMO
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nanaimo-41/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Previous Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210822T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20210812T001135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T171239Z
UID:11250-1629637200-1629644400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:KELOWNA
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kelowna-37/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Previous Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210828T113000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20210726T203037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T171349Z
UID:11085-1630144800-1630150200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:VANCOUVER - North Shore Black Bears
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vancouver-39/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Previous Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210828T113000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20210812T001227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T171357Z
UID:11252-1630144800-1630150200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:MERRITT - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-26/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210911T113000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20210913T181627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T171404Z
UID:12204-1631354400-1631359800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NELSON - Spawning Salmon
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nelson-spawning-salmon/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210919T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20210913T173643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T192331Z
UID:12189-1632043800-1632049200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NANAIMO - Ecosystem Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nanaimo-42/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Previous Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210921T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20210827T224500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T192436Z
UID:12173-1632247200-1632250800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL EXPLORER DAY - Our Connections with Salmon
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/virtual-e/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210925T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210925T103000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20210913T181308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T192638Z
UID:12199-1632558600-1632565800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:MERRITT - Salmon in the Coldwater River
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.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:20210925T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210925T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20210922T021547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T192727Z
UID:12251-1632562200-1632567600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:VICTORIA - Birding at Rocky Point Bird Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/victoria-birding-at-rocky-point-bird-observatory/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20210913T180607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T193042Z
UID:12195-1632661200-1632668400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SALMON ARM & KAMLOOPS - Salmon Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-arm-kamloops-salmon-forest/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20210913T193725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T192953Z
UID:12208-1632661200-1632668400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:KELOWNA - Kokanee Salmon
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kelowna-kokanee-salmon/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20210901T223615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T192906Z
UID:12184-1632664800-1632668400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:TRI-CITIES - Amazing Salmon!
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/tri-cities-amazing-salmon/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20210921T214411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T192818Z
UID:12247-1633172400-1633179600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NELSON - Tree Planting Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nelson-tree-planting-party/
CATEGORIES:Explorer Days,Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211016T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20211005T224929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T215830Z
UID:12328-1634378400-1634382000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:MERRITT - Rancher Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-rancher-day/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211016T143000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20211004T202607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T215928Z
UID:12301-1634389200-1634394600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:VICTORIA - Ivy Pull at Haro Woods
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/victoria-ivy-pull-at-haro-woods/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211016T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T230352
CREATED:20211007T212030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T220140Z
UID:12340-1634392800-1634396400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:WILLIAMS LAKE - Building with Natural Materials
DESCRIPTION:Join Salt Spring NatureKids to observe and count birds in the Beddis Beach area and contribute to Citizen Science. At the beach we are sure to see several species of waterbirds\, grebes\, and possibly loons. We’ll set up a special scope by which to view them.Hiking back into the orchard we’ll count sparrows\, woodpeckers\, blackbirds\, finches\, kinglets\, and you name it. Raptors!We’ll share tips on using your binoculars effectively. Perhaps you might like to learn to use the Merlin app! We’ll do an ebird for this count and will make sure to submit our count numbers to Birds Canada where they can be used in scientific research.When: December 30th \, from 1 – 3p mWhere: Kathleen and Heather will meet you at the beginning of the path to BeddisBeachBring: Binoculars and bird guides. (We do have a few binoculars to lend out.)Wear warm clothing and good footwear\, even rain gear should it be necessary.Rain or shine the birds will be there!Please register with Kathleen: khmaser@shaw.ca     
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/williams-lake-building-with-natural-materials/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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