BURNABY LAKE PARK - CTS Jamboree - Open to all Clubs!
2023-06-03 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver)
Join NatureKids BC and CTS Youth Society for an afternoon of nature exploration with your family. CTS Youth Leaders will lead families on a nature walk, play camp games and lead fun crafts at Burnaby Lake Regional Park.
Click here to register!
What to bring:
Good running shoes required, hats, sunscreen, and bug spray encouraged. Water and snacks will be provided, but please bring your own water bottles too.

Location:
Burnaby Lake Park. Use the Parking Lot off Avalon Rd. Parking is free and we’ll use this as our meeting place.

All families are very welcome to stick around the Regional Park afterwards. It’s a wonderful area for a stroll and Piper Spit (20 min walk from Picken House) is a great place to see birds up close.

VANCOUVER - Be a Sea Star
2023-06-04 11:30 - 13:30
On Sunday June 4, we will be heading out to the beach close to Lumberman’s Arch in Stanley Park to explore the intertidal zone. The tide will be at its lowest point (.8 ft) around 12:30 p.m., so we will follow the tide out starting at 11:45.
Low tides give us the opportunity to see plants and animals that are usually covered by water. Animals have to be incredibly adaptive to survive during these hours. Can you think of some of the dangers they face when they are exposed like this? How might they protect themselves from these dangers? Our Nature Mentor, Sharon Adelman, a long-time volunteer with the Vancouver Aquarium, will help us solve these mysteries of the intertidal zone. We’ll start off by learning about beach “etiquette” i.e., how we can explore the beach without harming any of the creatures who are struggling to survive in this fragile environment.
Extra!! For families who are interested—and depending on the weather—we’ll meet at 11:15 for a ’bring your own lunch’ picnic at the meeting location. Food can also be purchased at the concession. This is a great way to meet other families in the Vancouver Club of NatureKids BC.
Register here.
This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!

NORTH VANCOUVER - Bird Banding
2023-06-10 07:00 - 09:00
Join the Vancouver Avian Research Centre for a morning of learning about the science behind bird banding. Watch them as they band the migratory birds at Colony Farm. Please consider bringing a donation for VARC.
This event will be canceled if the Probability of Precipitation is too high, as rain is stressful for the birds. Our rain date is June 11th.
This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!
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SALT SPRING ISLAND - Pond Dipping
2023-06-10 13:00 - 15:00
We will walk to, and explore, Blackburn Lake where we will collect pond organisms to take back to the Lab for observation with magnifying tools including microscopes. We may even have time on the Scanning Electron Microscope set up for the weekend with Dr. Elaine Humphrey!
This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!
This event is in partnership with the Salt Spring Island Naturalists. To register email DavidDenningSSI@gmail.com

SALMON ARM - Birding for Families
2023-06-11 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-06-25 08:30 - 10:00
Enjoy a morning walk on the Salmon Arm wharf with local nature experts. Bring your family and learn about birds on the foreshore!
Participant are asked to meet at the Salmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Society’s Nature House parking lot at 8:30 am.
This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!

WHITEROCK - Celebrate World Oceans Day
2023-06-11 10:00 - 12:00
Celebrate World Oceans Day with the Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society! Participate in a beach clean up, meet some ocean critters an enjoy family friendly activities.
Bring water, gloves and wear comfortable footwear and dress for the weather.
To register for this event please email Sharon at mshiker4@gmail.com

KAMLOOPS - Exploring Native Pollinators
2023-06-11 10:00 - 12:00
Learn about native pollinators with Elaine Sedgman. Explore the world of bees through games and an interactive book reading.
This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!
To RSVP for this event please email kamloops@naturekidsbc.ca

BURNABY - Explore the Alaksen National Wildlife Area
2023-06-12 10:00 - 12:00
The Alaksen National Wildlife area (NWA) is located on the unceded lands of the Stz’uminus peoples and is an exceptional habitat and important area of migrating birds. A mentor from NWA will lead us on a tour around Alaksen’s ecology, operations, site history – and of course, see some birds!
Bring water, a snack, wear sturdy shoes or rubber boots.
Accessibility: Location is accessible by car. There is a parking lot and accessible washrooms. Most of the trail is flat and is stroller / wheelchair accessible.
This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today it’s FREE!
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*Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. All confirmed registrants will receive an email confirmation.

NICOMEKL - Explore the Intertidal
2023-06-17 10:00 - 12:00
Join us to explore the intertidal areas of the beach at 1001 Steps in South Surrey. We’ll look for critters and see what we can find at low tide. Please note there is no washroom at this park. WE recommend stopping at the washroom at Kwomais park beforehand if needed.
This event is for NatureKids BC members. Join today!
Please email nicomekl@naturekidsbc.ca by June 13th to register. Include all attendee names and ages.

TEXADA - Pond Dipping
2023-06-17 11:00 - 13:00
Join us at Bob’s Lake to dip for pond critters.
This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today it’s FREE!
To register email texada@naturekidsbc.ca

VANCOUVER - Plant Walk with T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss in X̱wáýx̱way (Stanley Park)
2023-06-17 13:00 - 14:30
Learn about local plants with T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss on a walk at X̱wáýx̱way (Stanley Park).

We are very pleased to offer a plant walk with T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss in X̱wáýx̱way (Stanley Park) on Saturday, June 17, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM. As we walk, T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss will share their knowledge of local plant ecology and plant connections to Indigenous teachings.
T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss is an Indigenous Matriarch of the Skwxwu7mesh, Sto:lo and Hawaiian people. Through their work as an ethnobotanist, artist, activist, and community-based educator, they strive to share Indigenous customs and teachings. In 2018, Cease was the Indigenous storyteller in residence at the Vancouver Public Library. Cease is currently at the Vancouver Park Board residence in the Stanley Park fieldhouse.
Register here. Please note that registering for this event is your confirmation. If the Explorer Day is full, the registration form will not accept new registrations. At that time, we will send an email out to all member families, and instructions for adding your name to a waitlist will be provided.
Meeting Location: We’ll meet at the fire engine in Ceperley (Park) Playground in Stanley Park. See map attached.
Parking: Large parking lot close to Ceperley Playground/Park. All parking in Stanley Park requires payment.
Transit: The following transit lines have routes that pass near Second Beach: 19, 240, 5, 6.
What to wear: Dress for the weather.
Washrooms: Available at Ceperley Playground.
Cancellation: Please inform us if you are unable to attend so we can offer your spot to another family.

RIDGE MEADOWS - Father's Day Fish Release
2023-06-18 11:00 - 13:00
Join NatureKids BC families and the Allouette River Management Society for the Father’s Day Fish Release. We will release 5,000 chinook fry into the River at Maple Ridge Park!
This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!
To register please email ridgemeadows@naturekidsbc.ca

NELSON - Family Bee Safari
2023-06-24 10:00 - 15:00
This month we will venture out to Slocan Valley to meet the beekeepers and gardeners at Elk Root Conservation in Vallican and learn about the role bees play in our food security and pollinating our flower beds. Families will have a chance to interact with both native bees and honey bees while on safari. We will also get a chance to get an up close look at the bee hives and the Bee Barn. We will also play games and make crafts in the beautiful setting at Elk Root.
This is all all-day event so please bring a lunch.
The property at Elk Root is flat and accessible to mobility devices. There are a couple steps to get up to the bee barn. Contact us if you have specific questions about the suitability of this activity for your family.
This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!
To register for this event please email nelson@naturekidsbc.ca

WILLIAMS LAKE - Learn about Pollinators
2023-06-24 14:00 - 16:00
Learn about pollinators at the Scout Island Nature Centre!
This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!
To register for this event please email scoutisland@shaw.ca

VICTORIA - Explore the Gorge Waterway
2023-06-25 10:00 - 12:00
We will join Lili at the Gorge Waterway Action Society for this Explorer Day for a look at the Gorge Creek Watershed. She is a Geography student at UVIC and a summer intern at the Society.

We will take a guided Nature Walk along Gorge Creek to learn about the history of how and why the creek was brought back to the daylight, and what impacts people have had on this fragile habitat. We will also look at different native species in the area both on land and in the water; the current and historical significance of these lands & waters to the Lekwungen and other Coast Salish Peoples; and the restoration work being done on the waterway by GWAS and other organizations.

This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!
Click here to register!

KELOWNA - Birds of the Okanagan
2023-07-05 11:00 - 13:00
Join NatureKids BC for an exciting and engaging nature program with a friendly nature interpreter from the Regional District of Central Okanagan.
Learn about the birds that spend time in the Okanagan and how to identify them. Understand our feathered friends and how we can help them. Program includes a walk in the forest.

Location: Robert Hobson Environmental Education Centre of the Okanagan (EECO) 2363A Springfield Rd, Kelowna, BC V1X 7N7

This event is open to a maximum of 20 participants. This event is free to NatureKids BC members. To register please email kelowna@naturekidsbc.ca with the amount of participants in your group by July 3rd.
This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!

NICOMEKL - Picnic at the Old Orchard
2023-07-05 17:30 - 19:30
Join us for a picnic at the Old Orchard to celebrate the beginning of summer! Come prepared to play games and have dinner in the park – please bring your own pre-cooked dinner items. Drinks and treats will be provided. Families are invited to bring a shareable food item.
Parking: Enter the park at 8th avenue and continue to the parking at the Old Orchard picnic area.
This event is for NatureKids BC members. Join today!
Please email nicomekl@naturekidsbc.ca to register. Please include the names of those attending.

VANCOUVER - Bats and Bunnies
2023-07-08 10:00 - 12:00
We’ve been invited back to Copley Community Orchard (COO), this time to join them in a fun-filled morning exploring nature in the orchard, learning about bats (did you know that there are bats all around us?) and enjoying some quality time with friendly pet rabbits! Families are also welcome to join orchard volunteers to water and weed after these events. Feel free to bring food if you’d like to stay for a picnic in the orchard. COO volunteers will be there until 1:00 PM.
Please see the following schedule. We will meet families there at 9:30; however, if you’ve had the tour before, you might prefer to come at 10.

1. Guided Nature Walk (9:30):
We’ll begin the day with a guided nature walk through the orchard. Kids will be able to observe and learn about various plants and trees. It’s fascinating to see how a small urban space can be home to so many plants and trees!

2. Bats BC Presentation (10:00):
COO has invited Bats BC, a local organisation dedicated to bat conservation, to give an interactive presentation. Kids will learn about the importance of bats in our ecosystem, their unique behaviours, and their role in pollination and insect control.

3. Bunny Friends (11:00):
Get ready for some adorable furry friends! COO will set up a designated area where children can interact with friendly bunnies. Children will learn proper handling techniques and interesting facts about rabbits.
4. Watering and Weeding.
Join COO volunteers in garden maintenance activities if you have time (this was a favourite activity of our kids last year!).
Registration for this event is now closed as spots are full.
This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!

LANGLEY - 3rd Annual Paper Plane Competition
2023-07-08 13:00 - 15:00
Join us for the 3rd Annual Paper Plane Competition at Buckley Park!
This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!
Click here to register!

NELSON - Learn to Fish
2023-07-11 12:00 - 14:00
Learn to fish with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC!
In this two hour session we’ll learn the basics of freshwater fishing including fish identification, equipment, and fish conservation. We’ll also enjoy hands-on fishing! All equipment is provided. We’ll send out the registration information soon. Any questions please let us know. The event is taking place at Kokanee Creek Park.
This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!
To register for this event please email nelson@naturekidsbc.ca

SALMON ARM - Meet a Falconer
2023-07-12 13:00 - 14:00
Meet Mandy the owner of Shuswap Bird of Prey and learn all about Falconry!
Where: Shuswap Regional Airport (CZAM, 1961 44 St SE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1X9

Meet at the front near the recycle bins
Please dress for the weather. No registration required.

This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!

TRICITIES - Ferns and Nature Art
2023-07-12 15:00 - 17:00
Learn about ferns and nature art with an educator from the Fraser River Discovery Centre at Mundy Park!
When we meet a new person, we introduce our names, ask questions about family life and hobbies, maybe participate in a shared interest. But what do we
do when we meet a park for the first time? How do we get to know it? In this workshop, you’ll learn some great ways to get to know a park, like learning native plants, making nature art, and playing games, which can be done at any park you visit in the future!
Please bring good shoes and ample curiosity.
• Play nature games
• Learn native ferns
• Make nature art
Spaces are limited for this event and registration is required. To register please email tricities@naturekidsbc.ca
This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!

NANAIMO - Explore Rathrevor Beach
2023-07-23 09:30 - 12:00
Join NatureKids BC Nanaimo and explore Rathtrevor Provincial Park. An engaging BC Park’s Ambassador will lead a nature program for us!
Location: Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park

Registration is limited to 30 participants.

Click here to register.

At low tide, the ocean recedes almost a kilometre, providing an ideal place for visitors of all ages to play in the sand and explore the shoreline. When the tide rolls in over sunbaked sand, the warmed water is perfect for swimming.
Rathtrevor is ideal for a relaxed family outing. Sit back and soak up the seaside atmosphere or take a walk through the wooded upland area of the park. All campsites are within a five-minute walk of the beach, which stretches for two kilometres. The park also features a large day-use and picnicking area.

This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!

WHITE ROCK - White Rock Sea Festival
2023-08-05 11:00 - 16:00
Come say hello to NatureKids BC at the White Rock Sea Festival, where we’ll be running an information table. This is a free family-fun event with several activities including an Environment Zone, kids activities, Salmon BBQ, Vendor Marketplace, live music and much more!
Click here to learn more about the event!

VANCOUVER - Stanley Park Low Tide Walk
2023-08-05 14:00 - 16:00
Join us this Saturday, August 5th from 2:00 – 4:00 PM for a low tide walk at Stanley Park! Discover the creatures living in the intertidal zone and wade in the shallow waters. Mentors Dana and Madison from Swim Drink Fish will help guide your search for crabs, starfish and more. Learn about our local waters during a water monitoring activity. Grab your camera, and a pair of shoes you don’t mind getting wet for a fun afternoon exploring!
Location: Lumberman’s Arch, Stanley Park.
To register, please email vancouver@naturekidsbc.ca

This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!

KAMLOOPS - Explore Paul Lake Provincial Park
2023-08-06 09:45 - 12:00
Join NatureKids BC and explore Paul Lake Provincial Park. An engaging BC Park’s Ambassador will lead a nature program for us!

Date: Sunday, August 6th, 2023
Time: 9:45am-12:00pm
Location: Paul Lake Provincial Park

Registration is limited to 30 participants.

Paul Lake Park is nestled in a mixed forest of Douglas fir, pine and aspen. Easy access, beautiful scenery, plentiful fishing and a diversity of outdoor recreational activities make Paul Lake a popular destination.

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This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!

BURNABY - Nature Connections in the City
2023-08-12 10:30 - 12:30
Join NatureKids BC for this fun, free family nature discovery event! Explore the Burnaby Nature House, create your own pressed flower bookmark, and learn to identify local plant species!
Learn from nature mentor, Grace Nombrado! Grace holds a B.A. (English) and B.Ed (Teacher Certification) from Simon Fraser University. In addition to being the Communications Coordinator for ISCMV, Grace is also the founder and President of Free the Fern Stewardship Society in South Vancouver. Prior to 2020, Grace was an Elementary teacher specializing in teaching kids with learning disabilities. Now, she uses her teaching skills to plan stewardship events and workshops. In addition to planning events, Grace edits the content for ISCMV website, newsletter, and social media. She has a passion for bringing community together through stewardship and art. Grace enjoys sharing her nature photography online and teaching others how to weave with invasive ivy.
She lives in South Vancouver with her family, adjacent to the beautiful Champlain Heights trail system. Grace is a member of Champlain Heights Elementary School PAC and volunteers within her own Kinross Creek Housing Co-op.
Click here to register for the event!
Hosted with the support of the Burnaby Neighborhood Fund for Climate Action.

TRICITIES - Bees and Blueberries Festival
2023-08-13 10:00 - 12:00
Join the Tri-Cities NatureKids BC club at Dr. Bee’s in Pit Meadows for the Bees and Blueberries Festival! Enjoy a guided tour of the farm, crafts and much more! Celebrate the importance of bees and the environment to our communities.
To register please email tricities@naturekidsbc.ca
This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!

JERICHO - Tidepool Exploration
2023-08-30 11:30 - 13:00
Join us for a Jericho Homelearners’ NatureKids event, and bring a friend! We will be exploring the tidepools at Acadia Beach during low tide and learning together about the animals and plants that live there.
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This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!
