KELOWNA
2019-11-17 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver)
Migratory Birds
Now that the chill is in the air, many birds are leaving for warmer climates. Don’t you wish you could join them?
We will learn about birds that travel for the different seasons. From ducks and geese, to arctic terns and peregrine falcons; each one has a path it follows as the year progresses. How do they know where and when to go?
Location: Chichester Wetland Park, Rutland
What to Bring: Dress for the weather, pack a snack and water if you want it, and the camera!

OTTER HL
2019-11-22 09:45 - 11:30
Fun in the Forest

We have heard time and time again how it can sometimes feel intimidating or overwhelming to adventure out on a hike with the kids. So, we hope you will join us on Friday, November 29th at 9:45 a.m. for a hiking adventure. There will be an optional Scavenger Hunt for the kiddos to complete along our route.

LANGLEY
2019-11-23 10:30 - 12:00
Families in Nature

Join us for a morning of activities and games learning about families in nature!
To register follow this link: https://form.jotform.com/92427311995261https://form.jotform.com/92427311995261

SALMON ARM
2019-11-24 13:00 - 15:00
Nature Crafts and Animal Puppets!

Join us for an afternoon of nature crafts. We’ll make animal sock puppets and put on a short puppet show “The Flight of the Hummingbird.” After we’ll head outside for a walk around the Gaynor neighborhood, to explore and play some games!
Place: 2772 Schmid Rd. It’s in White Lake, but we are technically considered ‘Sorrento’ on our mailing address if people put it into their GPS.
Time: 1-3pm
What to bring: Dress for going outside, creativity
Please RSVP to salmonarm (at) naturekidsbc.ca

COWICHAN VALLEY HL
2019-11-26 11:00 - 13:00
Salmon Cycle Tour
We will do a stream walk with fisheries and oceans expert Christy Wilson!! She’s amazing! If we don’t find any spawning salmon we will definitely learn about what makes a healthy stream habitat for them!

Please wear proper foot wear and dress warm! Also please bring a nature journal to document stream life as we will do another outing in spring to compare life at the stream in different seasons!

Location: meet at Bright Angel Park in the lower parking lot by washrooms

NICOMEKL
2019-12-01 09:30 - 11:00
Snow Geese
We will look for snow geese and other interesting birds at the sanctuary.
Admission cost is $5 per adult; $3 per child (2 – 14) or senior (60+). BC Waterfowl Society’s members are free. There is a cost of $1 for a bag of seed if you wish to purchase one. Note that no bikes or dogs are allowed.
Location: Reifel Bird Sanctuary, 5191 Robertson Road, Delta

EASTER FRASER VALLEY
2019-12-07 10:00 - 11:30
Christmas Bird Count for Kids
Bring your family for a relaxing outing of exploration and citizen science. This event couples hands on science for older kids and a fun outing to look at birds for younger kids. We’ll be joined by Nature Mentor Janne Perrin.
Meet at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve (5200 Sumas Prairie Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4P9)

VANCOUVER
2019-12-07 10:00 - 12:30
Christmas Bird Count for Kids!
Calling all young birders! Join other youth and experts for this annual bird survey in partnership with Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) and Birds Canada. After a quick introduction to bird identification, we shall split into groups and head into the forest and foreshore for a 45-minute bird counting adventure then regroup to share our findings.
Snacks and refreshments are provided! For accompanied children ages 5-14.
This program is free, but you must be registered. RSVP here.
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion, 610 Pipeline Road, Vancouver, BC.

SOUTH OKANAGAN
2019-12-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Penticton Museum & Archives, 785 Main Street, Penticton, BC, V2A 5E3, Canada
Bird Identification Skills!
Our next Explorer Day will help us improve our bird identification skills and prepare for the Christmas Bird Count for Kids later in December. We will take an up close look at feathers, see some common bird specimens, and practice our binocular skills.
Please meet at the Penticton Museum & Archives (785 Main Street) on Saturday, December 7, 10:30 am to noon.

Please RSVP to southokanagan@naturekidsbc.ca by November 29, so we know how many Nature Kids to expect.

VICTORIA
2019-12-08 08:00 - 17:00
Esquimalt Lagoon Cleanup
Save the date for our Esquimalt Lagoon Cleanup with Surfrider Foundation on Sunday, December 8th.
Time TBD; details to follow

NORTH VANCOUVER
2019-12-08 13:00 - 14:30
Gifts for the Animals
From frogs homes to bee waterers to bird feeders – learn more about how you can help local wildlife. We’ll go on a search for wildlife habitats, and create items to take home and share with the animals in your garden.
Register Here

DELTA HL
2019-12-12 12:00 - 13:30
Marsh Trail Exploration
We will be walking the Marsh trails at the end of Ferry road, near the boat launch, in Ladner. We will look for wildlife, climb the observation tower, discover all the awesome wooden sculptures that a mystery artist has placed along the trails and have the kids take part in a nature inspired scavenger hunt for some added fun!
Please dress for the weather and RSVP to deltahl@naturekidsbc.ca

OTTER HL
2019-12-13 09:45 - 11:00
Christmas Bird Count for Kids

We will do our annual Christmas Bird Count at Crescent Beach. Bring your family for a relaxing outing of exploration and citizen science. This event couples hands on science for older kids and a fun outing to look at birds for younger kids. Data will be submitted to Bird Studies Canada.

PRINCE GEORGE
2019-12-14 10:00 - 11:30
The Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4Kids)!
Join us for a morning of Citizen Science. CBC4Kids engages young birders and nature enthusiasts. Bring your family for a relaxing outing of exploration and citizen science. Meet mentors from the PG Naturalist club to learn birding skills, count winter birds, and contribute our findings to Science. Dress for the weather. We’ll be counting birds snow or shine.
Bring Binoculars if you have them- we will have some to share. Bring your own cup if you want some hot cocoa after.
Location: Cottonwood Park

KAMLOOPS
2019-12-15 10:00 - 12:00
Christmas Bird Count for Kids

Come on out and spot some local birds with us! We’ll be counting all of the birds that we see along the way. This is a province wide event, so we’ll be submitting our numbers and adding them to all of the other observations. We’ll have some binoculars and a spotting scope. It will be a slow hike, so dress for the weather.

Location: Airport Trail at the end of Aviation Way

RSVP here if you can join us. 🙂

KELOWNA
2019-12-15 13:00 - 15:00
Prehistoric Holidays
​Does a T-Rex celebrate Hanukkah? Would a plesiosaur decorate a tree? How would an ankylosaur make a snowman? Join us at the EECO to celebrate the holidays in the most prehistoric way: learning about dinosaurs!
​Please bring a snack or treat to share, and I’ll provide hot-chocolate.
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It is also very important to RSVP for this explorer day as I will be giving each child a gift to take home.
Location: EECO Centre (Mission Creek Park)

SALMON ARM
2019-12-15 13:00 - 15:00
Christmas Bird Count for Kids!

Come out and look for what birds are here in the winter. We will be joined by nature mentor Geoff Styles.

Please dress warmly. Bring binoculars if you have then. We could borrow some too, just email a request. Bird book if you have them too. Keen interest to look for birds and have fun exploring. Also if you have a thermos bring some hot chocolate or tea whichever you prefer. Might be nice to have something warm afterwards.

Location: Salmon Arm Bay foreshore (meet at outhouse west end, near CSRD)

Follow us on Facebook (NatureKids:Salmon Arm). Invite your friends!

COWICHAN VALLEY HL
2019-12-17 18:00 - 20:00
Solstice Celebration at Bright Angel
Evening time potluck at the covered area and have a fire, potluck dinner and a lantern walk.

BULKLEY VALLEY
2019-12-21 15:30 - 17:00
Winter Solstice Families in Nature Celebration

Join us for a year end solstice celebration.

Location: Tyhee Lake Provincial Park

LANGLEY
2019-12-29 09:00 - 11:00
Christmas Bird Count: 4 kids & youth
Bring your family for a relaxing outing of exploration and citizen science. This event couples hands on science for older kids and a fun outing to look at birds for younger kids. Data will be submitted to Bird Studies Canada. Binoculars provided. Suitable for ages 2+. We’ll meet at Brydon Lagoon.
To register follow this link: https://form.jotform.com/92643992881270

SOUTH OKANAGAN
2019-12-29 10:00 - 11:30
Christmas Bird Count for Kids!

The plan is to meet at the tennis courts at the end of Marina Way.. This is a location that is more likely to be sheltered from winter conditions (for the comfort of birds and those who watch them!)

We will walk along the lake front and identify all the bird species we see along the way. Christmas bird counts are a long standing tradition in Canada and around the world! The information gathered helps to understand and conserve wildlife.

Please remember to dress in warm layers, bring a warm drink, and also bring binoculars if you have them. I will bring extra binoculars and clip boards.

LANGLEY
2020-01-18 10:30 - 12:00
Seeing Through Their Eyes

Join us for a morning of learning and activities exploring colour and how different animals see in nature. Guided learning will be coupled with hands on activities on the properties of light and how different local organisms process this natural physical phenomena to gather information about their environment. Some examples of animals we will learn about are insects, cephalopods, birds, and reptiles.
Location: Campbell Valley Park. We will meet at the picnic shelter.
Thinking of coming along? Let me know by Friday January 17 @ 5pm. To register for this event follow this link:https://form.jotform.com/93415688196269

VICTORIA
2020-01-18 13:00 - 14:30
Hike to Devonian Regional Park

Let’s bring in the New Year with a hike to appreciate the beauty in our “backyards.” We will hike along the Beach Trail from the Main Parking Lot through the forest, across Sherwood Creek to Taylor Beach. Bring a thermos of hot chocolate and some snacks to reward your little ones (I will bring cookies to share). At the beach we will have some snacks and do some nature crafting if it’s not too cold! The hike is rated easy, is 2 km and takes about 1 hour round trip.
WHERE: Meet at the Main Parking lot, 4749 William Head Rd, Victoria
DIRECTIONS to the Devonian Regional Park:
By car from Downtown Victoria: Go north on Highway 1 and take exit 10 toward View Royal/Colwood. Merge onto Burnside Road West and continue on Old Island Highway (Hwy 1A), to Sooke Road. Old Island Highway becomes Sooke Road and, about 2km after this name change, turn left at the intersection onto Metchosin Road. Follow Metchosin Road for the next 8km until you reach a 3-way intersection. Go straight through the intersection as the road is now named William Head Road. A short 2km drive further and the gravel parking lot for Devonian Regional Park is on your left.
Trail maps: https://www.victoriatrails.com/trails/devonian-regional-park/
Description of trail: 40 km elevation gain along well-developed trail through forest.
BRING: Any snacks that you’d like as well as appropriate outerwear and sturdy footwear for a hike and for the weather.

PRINCE GEORGE
2020-01-19 10:00 - 11:30
Salmon!
This month’s Nature Mentor is Terri from the Recycling & Environmental Action Planning Society (REAPS!) Join us to learn about all things Salmon, including a Salmon dissection!
Space is limited because this event is being held inside the REAPS building. Please see the confirmation to save your spot!

KELOWNA
2020-01-19 13:00 - 15:00
Dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts!

Our upcoming adventure is all about dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts! How do scientists learn new things about creatures that have been gone for millions of years? What are some new discoveries made recently? Where are the best places to find fossils and preserved remains? Why did some species grow so big?
When: Sunday, Jan 19th @ 1-3pm
Where: Mission Creek Park Gazebo
What to Bring: warm outdoor clothes, water and snack if desired, the name of your favorite prehistoric creatures (doesn’t have to be a dinosaur)
Note: This activity will take place entirely outdoors, with a craft portion being completed at the gazebo tables which I have booked for our use. Please plan your wardrobe accordingly as the weather may be cold and wet.

It is especially important to RSVP to this Explorer Day as the leader will be bringing a special gift for each attendee. Please RSVP to kelowna (at) naturekidsbc.ca by early Saturday Jan 18th.

NICOMEKL
2020-01-25 10:00 - 12:00
Nature Photography
Join us at the Bloedel Conservatory to explore the tropical flora and fauna and practice our photography! Ben Pollard will be there to give us tips and lead a scavenger hunt of things to photograph. Please bring your cameras or phones. We will be exploring indoors.
NOTE: wear layers you can shed – it is very warm in there. Entrance fee is $3.30 per child and $6.75 per adult. Spaces may be limited (up to 20 kids).
Location: Bloedel Conservatory – 4600 Cambie Street. There is limited free parking along the edges of the park OR paid parking in the main lot.

KAMLOOPS
2020-01-26 10:00 - 12:00
Snow Cave Building Day!

We are going to take advantage of all of this snow and learn to build a snow shelter. Bring your shovels and warm clothes. We’ll meet at 10am at the Tournament Captial Ranch: https://goo.gl/maps/N2xPab8kGvTxDrLdA
We will be in one location, so feel free to join us even if you are running late. We’ll have hot chocolate and tea, but feel free to bring any snacks you might like. The location is subject to change due to the weather, but we’ll keep you informed. Please RSVP if you think you might come. And feel free to bring friends along!

NORTH VANCOUVER
2020-01-26 13:00 - 14:30
Get InSpidered
Join Andi Fischer, a spider expert from Simon Fraser University, to learn more about spider superpowers. Learn about spider ecology and human-spider interactions, and interact with Andi’s private collection of arachnids.
There are a few places left. If you love spiders – or would like to love spiders – register here.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/get-inspidered-tickets-69955112625

NELSON
2020-01-26 13:00 - 15:00
Snowshoe Adventure!
Our first event for 2020 is our ever popular snowshoeing adventure! Once again led by fabulous environmental educator Shanoon Bennett, we’ll step off the trail and into the forest to search for animal tracks, find tasty snacks, and learn about how animals survive all winter long.
All equipment is provided for kids, but there are a limited number of adult snowshoes so please bring your own if you have them. Lighter adults can use the kids snowshoes. This event is suitable for kids aged 4 and up. You’re welcome to bring younger ones but please be prepared to carry them. You won’t be able to tow a sled. Thanks to a grant from the RDCK, this event is free to attend!
Please register for this event HERE .
Location: Meet at the Busk cross country ski area. Heading from Nelson towards Salmo, the turnoff to Busk is one road PAST the road to Whitewater. I’ll send out a map closer to the date, along with a form to sign up. Space will be limited for this event. Priority will be to current club members, with non members welcome if there is room.

COMOX VALLEY
2020-01-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Kitty Coleman Provincial Park
Erosion and the Power of Water
Come explore the forest trails, freshwater stream and beach at Kitty Coleman Provincial Park! We are hoping to do some exploring of the different habitats in the park, learn about erosion and the power of water in freshwater and shoreline environments. Plus, of course, we’ll have some winter outdoor fun!
More details will be sent out closer to the date, but please mark this Explorer Day on your calendar!
