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SUMMARY:NORTH VANCOUVER - City Nature Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-vancouver-city-nature-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:KAMLOOPS - Baskets and Birds
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kamloops-baskets-and-birds/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:JERICHO - Plants & People Making Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/jericho-plants-people-making-connections/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL - Become a Junior Fire Ecologist with FireSmart BC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/virtual-become-a-junior-fire-ecologist-with-firesmart-bc/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:SALMON ARM - Birding for Families
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-arm-birding-for-families-6/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:COWICHAN VALLEY - Junior Fossil Hunters
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/cowichan-valley-junior-fossil-hunters/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:VICTORIA - Camas Day Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/victoria-camas-day-event/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:KELOWNA - Lost Lake Snake Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kelowna-lost-lake-snake-hunt/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:NICOMEKL - Visit OWL
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nicomekl-visit-owl/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Tree Planting at Secret Lake
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-tree-planting-at-secret-lake/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:TEXADA - Beach Glass and Drift Wood Art
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/texada-beach-glass-and-drift-wood-art/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T140000
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CREATED:20240417T161556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T150659Z
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SUMMARY:NELSON - Harmony in the Woods
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nelson-harmony-in-the-woods/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T203000
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CREATED:20240417T202026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T150822Z
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SUMMARY:TRICITIES - Nocturnal Animals
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/tricities-nocturnal-animals/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240512T110000
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CREATED:20240209T164133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T150841Z
UID:26740-1715504400-1715511600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SALMON ARM - Birding for Families
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-arm-birding-for-families-7/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240521T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053326
CREATED:20231205T170723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T200550Z
UID:26285-1716307200-1716310800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NANAIMO - Experience Nature with Sierra Club BC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nanaimo-experience-nature-with-sierra-club-bc/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240524T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240524T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053326
CREATED:20240516T154201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T202547Z
UID:27180-1716568200-1716573600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:BURNABY - Freshwater explorations! Stream health and bug exploration!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/burnaby-freshwater-explorations-stream-health-and-bug-exploration/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053326
CREATED:20240522T151850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T202615Z
UID:27212-1716719400-1716726600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:VICTORIA - Exploring Tide Pools
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/victoria-exploring-tide-pools/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240528T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053326
CREATED:20240517T145808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T151224Z
UID:27184-1716897600-1716903000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:WILDROOTS -  Small living things that colour our spring!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/wildroots-small-living-things-that-colour-our-spring/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053326
CREATED:20240524T190335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T162854Z
UID:27261-1717839000-1717844400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:DELTA - Finding Cedar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/delta-finding-cedar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053326
CREATED:20240307T012040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T163714Z
UID:26941-1717840800-1717846200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:KELOWNA - Celebrate Scandinavian Midsummer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kelowna-celebrate-scandinavian-midsummer/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053326
CREATED:20240529T213104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T173117Z
UID:27300-1717844400-1717848000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NANAIMO - World Oceans Day at Maffeo Sutton Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nanaimo-world-oceans-day-at-maffeo-sutton-park/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T153000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053326
CREATED:20240515T182329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T173108Z
UID:27176-1717851600-1717860600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:BURNABY - CTS and NatureKids BC Nature Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/burnaby-cts-and-naturekids-bc-nature-collaboration/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240609T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053326
CREATED:20240522T204653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T220858Z
UID:27220-1717934400-1717941600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NELSON - Nature Walk at Kokanee Creek
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nelson-nature-walk-at-kokanee-creek/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240609T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053326
CREATED:20240605T162050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T173138Z
UID:27374-1717938000-1717943400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:KITIMAT - Family Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kitimat-family-nature-walk/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053326
CREATED:20240529T210949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T173155Z
UID:27295-1717938000-1717945200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SALMON ARM - Pond Dipping and Water Testing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-arm-pond-dipping-and-water-testing/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053326
CREATED:20240605T183710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T173223Z
UID:27395-1717938000-1717945200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SALT SPRING - Seashore Explorations
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salt-spring-seashore-explorations/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240611T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053326
CREATED:20240522T201955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T153927Z
UID:27216-1718101800-1718107200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:JERICHO - High Ground Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/jericho-high-ground-hike/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053326
CREATED:20240524T175732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T154039Z
UID:27257-1718445600-1718452800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:BURNABY - Get to know your streams with our Freshwater Kit!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/burnaby-get-to-know-your-streams-with-our-freshwater-kit/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:NICOMEKL - Pond Life Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nicomekl-pond-life-exploration/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:TEXADA - Quarry Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January Explorer Day\, where kids and families will gather to create beautiful handmade lanterns together! With the wonderful support of the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society\, participants can choose between simple jar lanterns or more detailed paper-mâché and willow dragonfly lanterns. It’s a lovely chance to create\, connect\, and prepare something special for the upcoming Lakeside Park lantern festival—or to keep as a meaningful handmade lantern at home. There will be two creative options to choose from:• Jar lanterns — perfect for younger makers• Paper-mâché + willow dragonfly lanterns — great for those who enjoy a bigger challenge Space is limited to 25 children (each child must be accompanied by an Adult Helper). Click here to register! Date: January 18\, 2026 Location: Kootenai Art Therapy Institute\, 191 Baker St (2nd Floor) Mentor: Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Time: 1:00–2:45 PM Cost: Free   All materials will be provided\, with the exception of glass jars for the jar lanterns. Please bring a clean recycled jar from home (jam or pasta sauce jars work perfectly!). We’ll have a few extras available in case anyone forgets. 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.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/texada-quarry-tour/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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