NatureKidsBC

TEXADA ISLAND - Raven Bay Hike
2023-11-25 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver)
Join us for a hike to Raven Bay. Practice fire building skills, enjoy a fire and some hotdogs.
To register please email texada@naturekidsbc.ca
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PORT ALBERNI - Our Ocean
2023-11-25 13:00 - 14:00
Join the Port Alberni NatureKids BC club for an exciting afternoon of learning about the ocean at Canal Beach! Enjoy ocean themed games, songs, scavenger hunt and much more! Meet new friends and learn about NatureKids BC.
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NICOMEKL - Alpacas!
2023-11-26 13:00 - 15:00
Join us for a farm visit where you’ll meet alpacas, llamas, donkeys, rabbits,
chickens, turkeys, ducks, etc. A short, informative talk about alpacas will occur at 1:30.
NOTE:
Admission fee for those who pre-register will be free, paid for by one of our supporting clubs
(Admission fee is normally $7.50 per adult and $7.50 per child over the age of 5).
Meeting location/parking: Kensington Prairie Farm, 1736 248 St, Aldergrove.
To register please email nicomekl@naturekidsbc.ca
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MERRITT - Hibernation, Brumation and Migration!
2023-12-02 10:00 - 11:00
The BC wildlife Park will be joining us at the Lower Nicola Hall for a morning to learn all about hibernation, brumation, and migration.

The outreach program does travel safely with live animals, which is always a hit for everyone!

To register email merritt@naturekidsbc.ca
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SALT SPRING ISLAND - Birding in the winter? Its' the best!
2023-12-03 13:00 - 15:00
Join us at Xwaaqwu’um, (Burgoyne Provincial Park) on the afternoon of Dec. 3, to see water birds down in the Bay and hawks up in the meadows. Of course, many of our regular species will be out too, even possibly, the spectacular Red-breasted Sapsucker. If birding is new to you and your family, so much the better!
When: Sunday, December 3, 1 – 3 pm
Where: At the Outdoor classroom, with the displays of indigenous culture, located beside the upper parking lot and above the Government wharf.
What to bring: Warm clothing, boots and binoculars. Kathleen has 3 pairs of cool kids’ binoculars to lend out!
Pre-register and get information about where to meet by contacting Club Leader Kathleen at khmaser@shaw.ca.
This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!

WILDROOTS - Late fall fungal diversity!
2023-12-04 08:30 - 10:30
Who is still making spores? This is an introduction to late fall fungal diversity. Down to the leaf litter, on logs, on twigs or wood chips, a lot of fungi (including mushrooms) are still very active and producing millions of spores before the winter sets slow down their activity. December is an uncertain month for mushrooms, this year (2023) seems to be a mild late fall, so we have a good chance of finding them. In case of frost, we will have to look a bit harder, but with more eyes, we always find more fungi!
Featured nature mentor – Ludovic Le Renard: Ludo studied fungi for his PhD dissertation which he defended at UBC in 2019. He worked as a researcher at UBC until 2021, and then worked for a startup developing medicines from mushrooms for the last two years. He is an active member of the Vancouver Mycological Society and loves sharing his passion for these overlooked organisms.
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COMOX VALLEY - Dinosaur and Fossil Exploration
2023-12-09 10:00 - 12:00
Join us at the Courtenay Museum for a special indoor explorer day! Learn all about prehistoric Vancouver Island and see fossil specimens up close.
Spaces are limited, to register email comox@naturekidsbc.ca
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PRINCE GEORGE - Christmas Bird Count
2023-12-09 10:30 - 12:00
The days are shorter, the weather is cooler, and Christmas is just around the corner… it is time for the Annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids!
Join members from the Prince George Naturalist Club and Prince George NaturewhKids Club leaders for a fun morning of Citizen Science. Come ready to learn about birds and see how many feathered friends we can spot – the ultimate I-Spy game! With the help of the PG Naturalists we will write down all the bird species we see and tally up the results to submit them to Birds Canada. While we discuss our findings enjoy a cup of hot chocolate!
Location: Cottonwood Island Park, Meet at the Picnic shelter (parking lot beside the forest/railway museum)
Time: 10:30am – noon’ish
Please dress for the weather – it may be cool. Wear warm cloths and boots – ice grippers may be good!
To register please email princegeorge@naturekidsbc.ca
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NORTH VANCOUVER - Creating with Nature
2023-12-09 13:00 - 15:00
Our wildly popular event is back! Learn the art of needle felting while creating simple animals, plants, and fungi out of wool.
Register here: https://ecologycentre.zaui.net/booking/web/#/default/activity/60?
This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!

NICOMEKL - Christmas Bird Count
2023-12-10 10:00 - 12:00
Come out for a morning of outdoor adventure as we learn about and count the
birdlife at Blackie Spit! You will learn how to use optics, how to identify some commonly
seen species of birds, and take part in North America’s longest-running Citizen Science project.
Please pre-register as early as you can.
(Note: This event is also open to local school children
and their parents.)
Meeting location/parking: Blackie Spit, 3136 McBride, Crescent Beach, Surrey
To register please email nicomekl@naturekidsbc.ca
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KAMLOOPS - Christmas Bird Count
2023-12-10 13:00 - 15:00
Rich Doucette, from the Kamloops Naturalist Club, has graciously agreed to lead the event again this year. He was a big hit with the kids last year, so this will be another great event!
For more information and to register for this event email kamloops@naturekidsbc.ca
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SALMON ARM - Christmas Bird Count for Kids
2023-12-10 13:00 - 15:00
Join Salmon Arm NatureKids BC and Nature Mentor John Woods to learn all about birds! Let’s see what types of birds spend the winter in the area. Take part in a community science bird count, make new friends and have fun!
Date: Sunday, December 10, 2023
Time: 1-3pm
Location: Salmon Arm Bay foreshore (meet at outhouse parking lots, west end, down the road from CSRD)
Please dress warmly. Bring binoculars if you have them.
For questions about this event please reach out to salmonarm@naturekidsbc.ca

VANCOUVER- Christmas Bird Count for Kids
2023-12-16 10:00 - 13:00
Calling all young birders! Join us in Stanley Park alongside other families and experts for the “Christmas Bird Count”, Birds Canada’s popular annual winter bird survey event. This event is for all children, no matter what you celebrate this time of year! After a quick introduction to bird identification where you’ll learn to tell your kinglets from kingfishers, we will split into groups and head to the forest and foreshore for a 75-minute bird counting adventure. All your hard work will be celebrated when we regroup at the Nature House on Lost Lagoon to share findings and refreshments. This program is a collaboration of efforts and volunteers from Birds Canada, Nature Kids BC, and Stanley Park Ecology Society.
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TRICITIES - Como Lake Scavenger Hunt
2023-12-16 11:00 - 12:30
Enjoy a 1km nature walk along Como Lake while we look for birds! Get outside, make new friends and have fun!

Accessibility Info:
There are washrooms and parking at the park.
The walking trail is flat and unpaved.

To register please email tricities@naturekidsbc.ca
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VICTORIA- Christmas Bird Count for Kids
2023-12-16 13:00 - 15:00
Calling all young birders! Drop in between 1-3 pm Beckwith Park in Saanich. Meet near the restrooms adjacent to the parking lot for a guided walk in the park! Last walk starts at 2:30. Questions? Contact cbc4kids@rpbo.org

SALT SPRING ISLAND - Christmas Bird Count for Kids
2023-12-31 13:00 - 15:00
Young birders – here’s a chance for you to participate in North America’s longest running Citizen Science project! Xwaaqw’um has shorebirds, wetland birds, and birds of the forest and open areas. Hawks and raptors will be found! We’ll be counting birds of all the species we can identify, tabulating the results and submitting our list to BirdsCanada. You may be partnered with an experienced birder and Kathleen has a few pairs of binoculars you might like to try. We will be covering at least 2 km of trails.

Where: Xwaaqw’um (Burgoyne Provincial Park) Meet at the First Nations’ Circle near the upper parking lot
When: New Year’s Eve! Dec. 31, 2023 from 1 – 3 pm
What to bring: Binoculars, and wear boots and warm clothes.
To register please email khmaser@shaw.ca.
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NICOMEKL - Shelter in a Storm
2024-01-06 10:00 - 12:00
Come and learn how to build a shelter that may keep you dry in the rain! We will
also learn other important tips on how to survive in the wilderness.
Meeting location/parking: Redwood Park, 17900 20 Ave, Surrey
To register please email nicomekl@naturekidsbc.ca
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MERRITT - Winter Kids Bird Count
2024-01-20 10:00 - 12:00
Join Merritt NatureKids for the 3rd annual Winter Kids Bird Count! Learn all about birds and help contribute to conservation!

To register email merritt@naturekidsbc.ca
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BURNABY - Reach for the Stars!
2024-01-20 10:00 - 12:00
Join the Burnaby NatureKids Club and learn all about Astronomy at Simon Fraser University!

SFU Faculty of Science will feature activities and demos on astronomy and
an outdoor tour at Trottier Observatory. Weather-permitting, participants
will observe celestial phenomena through the dome telescope.Hands-on activities and demonstrations exploring the wonders of astronomy, from planets and galaxies to constellations. Explore the mysteries of gravity, unravel the timeline of key astronomical events, and discover the Doppler effect. Outdoor walking tour of the Trottier Observatory with introduction to start charts, a cosmic calendar, sun dial and a peep into the telescope inside the dome (weather-permitting).

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NORTH VANCOUVER - Give a Hoot
2024-01-20 13:00 - 14:30
Go on a forest walk and learn about owls and their many different sounds, then come back to the Ecology Centre to dissect an owl pellet!
Register here: https://ecologycentre.zaui.net/booking/web/#/default/activity/61?
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NELSON - Snow Sculpture Workshop
2024-01-21 10:00 - 13:00
This explorer day we will get a chance to make snow sculptures! Our mentor Keith, has been making snow sculptures at the Castlegar Nordic Ski Area for a few years. We will get a chance to learn how large snow sculptures are made as well as try making our own sculptures.

Warm drinks will be provided – please bring your own mugs

Click here to register for the event!

We will be meeting at the Mud Lake Trailhead (Viking Centre). There is a parking lot and outhouses on site. We will be able to use the Viking Centre as a place to warm up and eat snacks and lunch. We will have to walk a small distance on a snow-covered trail to get the to snow sculpture location. Dogs are not allowed so please keep the furry friends at home. There is no cell service at this location.

A note on trail etiquette: Please be careful to make minimal impact on the trails and make sure they’re not blocked off to skiers.

If you would like to ski after the event please ensure you have paid the appropriate day-use fees. There is a small toboggan hill so some sleds might be fun for after the event.

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

Virtual Ecosystem Explorer Day - #3 Plants and People: Making Connections
2024-01-27 10:00 - 10:30
Join us for a Virtual Ecosystem Explorer Day! This is the third virtual event of a four part series that will run during fall and winter of 2023/2024! Our focus will be on ecosystems!
We can all connect to the beings just outside our front doors! Explore how ecosystems offer many connected pathways between plants, humans, and other beings; celebrating sustainability, biodiversity, and storytelling.
This exciting and engaging program is being presented by the Sierra Club of BC!

The event will take place on Zoom. Click here to register!
This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today!

VANCOUVER - A walk through Maplewood Mudflats
2024-01-27 13:15 - 14:30
We’re starting off 2024 with a visit to the Maplewood Flats in North Vancouver on Saturday, January 27, 1:15 to 2:30PM (approx. end time). Our Nature Mentor, Sam MacTavish, will be guiding us along the forest trails and along the shoreline of Burrard Inlet while highlighting the wide variety of plants and birds that we might see in this wild bird sanctuary. We’ll also learn about some of the habitat restoration work being done at the Flats. This is an easy 1 hour walk with lots of stops, suitable for all ages.
Sam works with Wild Bird Trust at the Coast Salish Native Plant Nursery and as part of the habitat restoration team. Sam loves to share his knowledge of nature with others.
“Maplewood Flats is situated within the traditional and unceded territory of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. The area has been occupied by Tsleil-Waututh and Coast Salish People since time immemorial” (Wild Bird Trust).
Register here.
Please note: If the form accepts your registration, you are confirmed and you will receive a reminder email a few days before the Explorer Day. If the Explorer Day is full and you would like to be placed on a waitlist, please reply to this email with the number of people in your family.

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VICTORIA - Exploring Lifecycles and Ecosystems
2024-01-28 10:00 - 11:30
On this explorer day Haya Aldoori from Sierra Club BC will be leading us through a lifecycles and ecosystem workshop at Centennial Park in Central Saanich. Sierra BC’s “Lifecycles & ecosystems reciprocal relationships” program invites learners into relationship with the beings just outside their doors. This is done through a place-based approach, looking at all beings across seasons (in this case fall to winter) and ecosystems in a way that connects the learner to their responsibilities within stewardship.

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COMOX VALLEY - Winter Beach Exploring & Animal Tracks
2024-01-28 10:00 - 12:00
Join the Comox Valley NatureKids BC club for a morning of exploring on a winter beach. We will search for animal tracks and make our own. There is still snow on the ground, so please dress for wet, cold wintery weather with good footwear!
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Hope to see everyone there!
Date: Sunday, Jan 28th, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Kin Beach – go past the campground to the outdoor shelter.
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KAMLOOPS - Snow Skills & Science
2024-01-28 13:00 - 15:00
Join Kamloops NatureKids for a fun day in nature learning about snow and making new friends!

To register email kamloops@naturekidsbc.ca
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NANAIMO - Deep Bay Marine Station Tour
2024-02-04 10:00 - 11:00
Join NatureKids BC Nanaimo parent Amie for a tour of the Deep Bay Marine Station! This is a working research station and we will have a very special insider tour. We will get to see some of the work the station does and visit touch tanks where we can interact with different sea creatures!

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NORTH VANCOUVER - Make a Bee House
2024-02-04 13:00 - 14:00
Create habitat for mason bees by building a bee house! We will also make seed balls so that all of the bees have delicious food for springtime.
Register here: https://ecologycentre.zaui.net/booking/web/#/default/activity/62?

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NELSON - Winter Birding
2024-02-04 13:00 - 15:00
We will be joined by members of the West Kootenay Naturalists Association for an informal introduction to birding. Please bring binoculars if you have them.
We will email everyone with a map that shows where to park and meet the group.
This Explorer Day is free for members of NatureKids BC. Non members may attend if there is space. Please email us if you are not currently a club member: nelson@naturekidsbc.ca. For kids age 5-12 and their families.
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COMOX VALLEY - Nature Lanterns for Lunar New Year
2024-02-17 10:00 - 12:00
oin the Comox Valley NatureKids BC club while we make nature Lanterns to celebrate Lunar New Year – Year of the Dragon! We will be gathering nature debris on a walk and will use them to decorate our lanterns.
** PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SMALL GLASS JAR ** I will supply everything else. You can find glass jars at the dollar store. Or you can rise out a Jam or salsa jar – just make sure it is clean and the jar is smooth.
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Date: Saturday, Feb 17th, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Kin Beach – go past the campground to the outdoor shelter.
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