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SUMMARY:VICTORIA
DESCRIPTION:Bird Box Building \nWe have received a stewardship grant from TD Friends of the Environment that will pay for us to make nest boxes to help our native cavity nesting birds! Scott Reid\, Seminar Coordinator with Lee Valley Tools is providing us with materials\, the workspace\, and guidance on building the nest boxes. \nWe will have two sessions to build the nest boxes: 1) 10 AM- noon\, and 2) noon- 2 pm. We will have a nature mentor available from 11:30-12:30 to teach us more about birds and cavity nesters. \nChoose from one of two sessions:\n1) 10 AM (Session 1)\n2) 12 PM (Session 2)\nBuilding bird boxes\, Lee Valley Tools\, Colwood. In between the 2 sessions\, from ~11:30-12:30 we will have a bird expert on site. \nWe are limited to 12 nest boxes per session. So to give more people the opportunity to participate and for safety reasons\, only members aged 5-12 can make a nest box\, and depending on demand\, we may need to limit it to one nest box per family. \nWe will email you with a confirmed time. \nWHEN: Saturday May 5th\, 2018; Session 1: 10-12 OR Session 2: 12-2\, with information about birds from a nature mentor available between the two sessions from 11:30-12:30. \nWHERE: Lee Valley Tools\, 314 Wale Road\, Colwood. \nhttp://www.leevalley.com/en/home/page.aspx?c=&p=62117
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/victoria-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180505T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180505T120000
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UID:6363-1525518000-1525521600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:VANCOUVER
DESCRIPTION:Tour of the Pacific Great Blue Heron Colony in Stanley Park \nIt is one of the largest urban heron colonies in North America.  At this stage in the spring brooding process\, most of the chicks will have hatched.  Although they will be too small for us to see\, we should hear the insistent peeping of hungry chicks as the parents fly in and out of the heronry searching for and bringing back food.  We can also look for the herons’ beautiful blue eggshells on the ground\, which the birds chuck over the side of the nest to keep it clean.  May is a great time to visit the heronry as the leaves aren’t out yet on most trees and the visibility is good.  Our mentor\, Dalyce Epp\, has been following the herons at the Stanley Park since 2002. \nWhere: Stanley Park\, close to the tennis courts.  Meet at the parking lot on Park Lane just off Beach Ave\, behind the Park Board office (map: Park Board Office location). \nHow to get there:\nDriving: From Beach Avenue\, turn right immediately after passing the Park Board office\, and take the next right at the entrance to the lot behind the office. From Nelson Street\, turn left into the parking lot; walk a short distance south to the colony and office parking lot. \nTransit: Take either the #5 (Robson) or #6 (Davie) bus\, and get off at Pendrell Street. Walk 2 blocks west to the Park Board office parking lot. Alternatively\, take the #23 shuttle to its terminal stop on Morton Avenue; walk 1 ½ blocks west to the Park Board office and go to the rear.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vancouver-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180505T150000
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CREATED:20180320T205407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221006Z
UID:6185-1525525200-1525532400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:EASTERN FRASER VALLEY
DESCRIPTION:Medicinal and Edible Uses of Native Plants \nOur May Explorer Day with be Edible and Medicinal Uses of Native Plants with Metis elder\, Joe Smith. Beloved by all last year\, he has generously agreed to return one last time before he retires\, making this an opportunity you won’t want to miss.  Our own Alena McInroy will support Joe and they will make a native plant tea\, so bring a mug and enjoy.\n\nLocation: Discovery Annex of the Great Blue Heron Reserve.  
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/eastern-fraser-valley-14/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180507
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CREATED:20180312T194116Z
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UID:6080-1525564800-1525651199@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:KAMLOOPS
DESCRIPTION:Orienteering with the Sage Orienteering Club \nCome on out and learn how to use your compass to navigate on the landscape\, or brush up if you already have the skills. We’ll set up a course and follow the instructions using our compasses to find the marked locations. This is an awesome skill to have when you are out exploring with friends in the backcountry! \nMore info: https://sage.whyjustrun.ca or Kamloops Search and Rescue.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kamloops-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180312T200545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221006Z
UID:6100-1525611600-1525618800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NORTH OKANAGAN
DESCRIPTION:Bluebirds\nMountain and Western Bluebird box checks and spring games! \nLocation: Bench Row Road (star 22 on map) http://www.ribbonsofgreen.ca/vernon-area-trails-maps \nPlease be prepared to play on and off trail
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-okanagan-22/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180513
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180504T225841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221006Z
UID:6554-1526083200-1526169599@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SOUTH PEACE
DESCRIPTION:Dawson Creek Community Clean Up Day\n\nStewardship and Fundraising Day with the City Of Dawson Creek.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/south-peace/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180512T140000
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UID:6086-1526126400-1526133600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:DELTA HL
DESCRIPTION:Tea for the Birds \nIn honour of World Migratory Bird Day\, there will be a “Mother’s Day Te”a for the Birds at Cammidge House. The tea begins at 12:30\, but we will meet upstairs at Cammidge House at noon to put together a bird-lover display board for our NatureKids club. We can include pictures of our bird-related Explorer Days\, captions we write about what we did and any bird pictures that we want to draw or cut out. \nOur display and others will be set up around Cammidge House for visitors to enjoy. We’ll have time to check out all the displays and maybe enjoy some tea and cookies before joining the other visitors for a birding walk around Boundary Bay Regional Park at 1:15.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/delta-hl-9/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180512T143000
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CREATED:20180312T210335Z
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UID:6150-1526126400-1526135400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Pollinator Explorer Day & NatureKids BC AGM
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Annual General Meeting is a family friendly event especially for NatureKids BC members. Come learn more about what we have been up to over the past year and participate in electing our Board of Directors.  Erin Udal\, our pollinator biologist\, will lead an Explorer Day from 1:00pm-2:30pm and the AGM will follow from 2:30pm-3:30pm. There will be an activity to entertain our little members during the AGM. \nEvent Details:\nSaturday May 12\, 2018\nLocation: UBC Forestry Sciences Centre (2424 Main Mall\, Vancouver\, BC V6T 1Z4)\nAgenda:\nExplorer Day 1:00pm-2:30pm (outside)\nAGM: 2:30pm-3:30pm (inside) \nAll current members of NatureKids BC are invited to attend the AGM and to participate in this important annual celebration and brief business meeting. Come meet your NatureKids BC volunteer Board of Directors\, staff\, other members and club leaders.  During the meeting we will elect the 2018/2019 Board of Directors and attend to other NatureKids BC business. \nIf you are not able to join the meeting\, the 2017 Annual Report\, Financial Statements\, and a listing of the elected Board of Directors will be posted on www.naturekidsbc.ca following the meeting. \nPlease RSVP for the NatureKids AGM by May 9 by emailing our Membership & Office Coordinator at info@naturekidsbc.ca \nWe hope to see you there! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/naturekids-bc-agm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180513T143000
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CREATED:20180405T204549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221006Z
UID:6278-1526216400-1526221800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NORTH VANCOUVER
DESCRIPTION:Super Slime \nIf you love slime\, this adventure is for you! Learn more about the banana slug\, amazing slime molds\, and other slimy animals\, plants\, and fungi of the temperate rainforest.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-vancouver-10/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180513T143000
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180502T203651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221006Z
UID:6541-1526216400-1526221800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:RIDGE MEADOWS
DESCRIPTION:Tweeting with Songbirds \nJoin us in exploring the fascinating world of songbirds! A bird expert and others will be on hand to introduce the many different species\, their calls and natural attractants. \nLocation: Kanaka Creek Regional Park. Meet at the parking lot at 11450 256th St.\, Maple Ridge
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/ridge-meadows-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180501T230241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221006Z
UID:6534-1526637600-1526644800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:OTTER HL
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Survey! \nWe’ll track down local pollinators as part of a Pollinator Citizen Science Project! Our NatureKids will learn how to identify and survey local pollinators.\n\nPlease note that this Explorer Day is weather-dependent\, as pollinators don’t like rain or wind!\n\nLocation: Derek Doubleday Arboretum
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/otter-hl-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180518T123000
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180501T230010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221006Z
UID:6532-1526639400-1526646600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:DELTA HL
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Survey! \nAs  part of NatureKids 2018 Citizen Science project\, conservation biologist\, Erin Udal\, will be teaching us all about the many kinds of bees and other pollinators that visit Earthwise Gardens. She will bring her specimens so we can learn to tell one type of pollinator from the other. Then we are going to conduct a survey of the garden and identify and record all the pollinators we find.\n\n\n\n\nErin will be collecting and analyzing the data of all the clubs that participate in this project\, so come on out and be citizen scientists for a morning.\n\n\nLocation: Earthwise Garden\, 6400 3rd Avenue\, Tsawwassen
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/delta-hl-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180519T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180519T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180522T212818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221006Z
UID:6712-1526725800-1526738400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:COWICHAN VALLEY
DESCRIPTION:Low Tide Day in Cowichan Bay\n\nA day exploring and improving Cowichan Bay in partnership with Nature Cowichan.  There will be a beach clean-up\, lunch\, low tide walk\, beach seine and clam survey.\n\nBe prepared for the weather. That might mean sunscreen\, a hat\, rubber boots\, t-shirt and a long sleeve shirt\, etc.\n\nPark in the parking lot by the Nature Centre and you’ll see or be directed to the location of all the festivities.\n\nMore information: http://www.cowichanestuary.ca/about/about-the-cowichan-estuary/wildlife/low-tide-day/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/cowichan-valley-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180510T193447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221006Z
UID:6591-1526821200-1526828400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:KELOWNA
DESCRIPTION:Snake Hunt\n\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 our 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. Cameras 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. \nWhere: Lost Lake Trail\,  Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park (off June Springs Rd)\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\n\n \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kelowna-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180521T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180508T191618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221006Z
UID:6574-1526900400-1526907600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:LANGLEY
DESCRIPTION:How Do Animals See? \nWe will delve into the world of Vision to explore how different animals see.  \nWe will be meeting at Derby Reach Regional Park for this outing.   \nTo register for this event simply follow this link: https://form.jotformeu.com/81089518020352
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/langley-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180424T010531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221006Z
UID:6470-1526983200-1526990400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:COWICHAN VALLEY HL
DESCRIPTION:Kayaking in Maple Bay \nWe will do a 1 hour paddle in Maple Bay with Wilderness Kayaking. \nThere will be 8 spots available at 10 am and another 8 at 11 am. \nThere will be a cost for this trip of $15 per participant.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/cowichan-valley-hl-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180526T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180526T143000
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180508T185359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221005Z
UID:6570-1527337800-1527345000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SALMON ARM
DESCRIPTION:Birds of Prey \nWe will explore birds of prey with Mandy Moore\, resident Falconer. Meet some of her birds under the Outdoor classroom. Afterwards play some games in the forest and field relating to birds and bird behavior. \nLocation: Hillcrest Elementary School outdoor classroom\nBring water\, snack\, wear appropriate clothing (sunscreen \, hat\, rain gear)
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-arm-9/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180528
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180426T185627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221005Z
UID:6496-1527379200-1527465599@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NANAIMO
DESCRIPTION:Bat conservation and Stewardship and Park Exploration \nBat conservation and stewardship and Park exploration. NatureKids is partnering with the Nature Conservancy and the Regional District of Nanaimo to establish a bat stewardship project in Moorecroft park. Help us to erect a bat box near to the park’s wetland and learn more about the kinds of bats that live in the area\, about a bat’s life cycle\, diet etc with biologist Trudy Chatwin. The long term plan is to carry out bat counts with our partners to learn more about the bats that call Moorecroft park their home (at least during spring and summer). \nLocation: Moorecroft Park
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nanaimo-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180417T194525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221005Z
UID:6367-1527415200-1527422400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NICOMEKL
DESCRIPTION:Forest Games \n\n\nJoin us for an active morning in the park! Jennifer Pollard will lead us in a variety of games in the forest.\n\nLeader: Jennifer Pollard\n\nLocation: Redwood Park\, 17900 – 20 Avenue\, Surrey BC.\nThe entrance to the parking lot is off of 20 Ave\, between 176 St. and 180 St.  Meet in the paved parking lot.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nicomekl-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180522T211611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221005Z
UID:6706-1527415200-1527422400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NELSON
DESCRIPTION:Riverside Trail Walk at Slocan Pool\n\nWe’ll be taking a nature walk along the lovely riverside trail at Slocan Pool. This is an easy hike on a loop trail with many side trails to explore. Our focus for this morning will be child-led exploration! We’ll bring our nature investigation tools like magnifying glasses and field guides\, play games\, and pause to write and draw in our nature journals.\n\nA bonus on his trail is that there are several geocaches hidden along the way. Lets see if we can find a few! Feel free to bring small items to exchange in the geocaches. Parents can also download the official geocaching app to see the locations.\n\nOur walk will wrap up at the beach. Water is high but on our last visit a few days ago there was still a bit of beach to explore. If you’d like to stay and maybe have a picnic lunch please feel free!\n\nDirections from Nelson: west on Hwy 3 towards Castlegar\, turn left at the Dam Inn. Follow the road to the bottom of the hill where you will see a parking lot outside the Fortis gate. We will meet at the parking area and walk to the trailhead together. There are no bathroom facilities.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nelson-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180527T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180312T192437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221005Z
UID:6070-1527418800-1527422400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:VANCOUVER
DESCRIPTION:Heron Rookery Tour. \nWe will go on a walking tour of the heron rookery near the tennis courts in Stanley Park. Our Nature Mentor will teach us about the heron life cycle\, the history of the colony\, and we’ll look for their blue eggshells and listen for the chicks. Plan to return on your own time in June when the chicks are big enough to be seen in the nests. \nMeet at: Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation\, 2099 Beach Ave\, Vancouver\, BC V6G 1Z4\nBring: weather appropriate clothing\, binoculars\, cameras\, spotting scope
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vancouver-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180527T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180522T212236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221005Z
UID:6710-1527424200-1527433200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:KAMLOOPS
DESCRIPTION:Hug a Tree Program\n\nPeter from Kamloops Search and Rescue will be talking to us about the Hug a Tree program\, teaching kids how to be safe outdoors! Check out the website for details https://www.adventuresmart.ca/kids/hugatree.htm. Afterwards\, we will head outside to do some orienteering. Bring your compass or GPS\, if you have one!\n\nWe’ll be meeting at Rob’s office\, Progressive Air https://goo.gl/maps/5aApcTqZpDv.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kamloops-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180312T200327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221005Z
UID:6098-1527426000-1527433200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NORTH OKANAGAN
DESCRIPTION:Wild Food Picnic\nBring a dish made from or containing a wild food from the Okanagan. \nLocation: Coldstream Park\, below Coldstream Public School\nBring: your appetite and your own portable dishes. \nWhen collecting wild edibles it’s important to remember a few things:\na) ensure your food actually is edible\nb) we encourage collecting on private land\nc) collect away from pathways and roadways to avoid contamination\nd) forage like a deer – choose sporadically\, never take more than 30% of a population and save the best looking ones for the insects and animals that rely on them \nSome examples of foods include: garlic mustard dip\, nettle lasagna\, cattail root soup\, dandelion and sheep sorrel leaves in salad\, fried fiddleheads\, roasted burdock and other root vegetables\, wild fish\, game meat\, mint ice cream\, candied violets\, etc.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-okanagan-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180527T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180527T153000
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180327T193027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221005Z
UID:6220-1527427800-1527435000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:COMOX VALLEY
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Hike \n\nWe are going on a “Mindful Hike” with Jamie Brizard\, who will help us learn about the benefits we can get from nature and the practice of mindfulness\, all while exploring and enjoying a hike along the upper Oyster River. We will be stopping mid-way for a snack\, and Jamie has offered to introduce us to mindful eating as well\, so please pack a drink and healthy snack option for our mid-hike picnic! \n \nThe location for the hike is a bit of a distance from town\, you probably want to give yourself 35-40mins for the drive. \n \nDirections to Upper Oyster River Trail from Courtenay: Take old island highway north from Courtenay. After the Oyster river bridge take your second left onto Croydon Rd. Follow Croydon left to Upland Rd. Follow until Glenmore Rd\, then turn right. Follow until gate (maybe a two minute drive). Park near the yellow gate.  \n \nWhat to bring: a healthy snack (as we sill be stopping mid-way on the hike for a snack and chat). Bring some water and sun protection as needed. We ask that people refrain from bringing dogs on our adventures. \n \n\n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/comox-valley-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180531T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180531T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180522T213341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221005Z
UID:6718-1527789600-1527796800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:MERRITT
DESCRIPTION:Bats in Monck Park \nOur mentor is Dave Kerridge. We are going to learn all about bats\, we meet at Dave’s at 6 pm\, he will give a presentation and then we go to Monck Park to explore\, many bats live there.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-11/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180601T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180601T230000
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180604T220628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221005Z
UID:6817-1527883200-1527894000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:WILLIAMS LAKE
DESCRIPTION:Bat Count \nThe kind owners of a ranch at 143 Mile House whose bat colonies are being monitored in the BC Community Bat Program have extended an invitation to WLFN club members to witness and participate in counting the evening bat emergence. \nIt’s about a half hour drive and we count for one hour at official sunset. Dress warmly and bring a chair if you like. Flashlights can be used to access the site but not during the count. This trip is weather dependent as it can’t be raining during the survey. Alternative date is June 2\, same time and place. Please bring a sit-upon and dress for mosquitos and maybe cool temps as it gets dark. \nLocation: Meet at the entrance to Scout Island NC at 8:00pm
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/williams-lake-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180602T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180602T090000
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180405T204658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221005Z
UID:6280-1527922800-1527930000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NORTH VANCOUVER
DESCRIPTION:Bird Banding \nJoin the Vancouver Avian Research Centre for a bird-banding experience at Colony Farm. Learn more about our migratory birds and see how VARC’s bird research contributes to a better understanding of local and global bird health. \nJune 3 will be our rain date.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-vancouver-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180602T153000
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180417T194637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221005Z
UID:6369-1527948000-1527953400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NICOMEKL
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Hunt\n\n\nCan you tell a bumble bee from a honey bee? Learn about our local pollinators and search for them in the Arboretum. If the weather is wet\, the event will be changed to Snail Hunt\, and the pollinator hunt will be re-scheduled to a date in July.\n\n\nLeader: Anthea\nLocation: Doubleday Arboretum\, 21200 block Fraser Highway
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nicomekl-17/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180423T085719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221005Z
UID:6448-1528030800-1528038000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:VICTORIA
DESCRIPTION:Protecting our Pollinators\n\n\nWhat creatures are visiting the Garry Oak Meadow and what are they doing there? Become a citizen scientist and do a pollinator survey! We will have fun catching insects\, learning how to identify them and we will also contribute to science by doing a pollinator survey led by our nature mentor\, Alwyn Rutherford with Parks Canada. We will bring home some native plant seeds to help pollinators in your own garden.\n\nLocation:  Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites in Colwood. Meet at the Coast Salish carved archway that marks the entrance of the Garry Oak Learning Meadow.\n\nOTHER DETAILS & COST: \n\n– Please leave pets at home- they are not permitted in the park.\n– There will be no entrance fee or other cost for this Explorer Day because we will be Parks Canada volunteers doing the pollinator survey. There will be a volunteer form that you will need to sign when you arrive.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/victoria-17/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180606T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180606T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T165500
CREATED:20180228T221912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T221005Z
UID:6021-1528306200-1528313400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NELSON
DESCRIPTION:Learn to fish at Cottonwood Lake!  This is a fun and educational program presented by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. All equipment provided. We’ll learn about what species of fish live in our lakes and rivers\, how fish are affected by human activity\, and how to fish safely and responsibly. Then we’ll pass out the rods and learn how to make that perfect (and not so perfect) cast. This event is by donation to the Freshwater Fisheries Society.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nelson-12/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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