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SUMMARY:FREE THE FERN - Native Food Forest Planting
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/free-the-fern-native-food-forest-planting/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:NANAIMO - Mushroom Walk at Lost Lake Trail
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-mushroom-walk-at-lost-lake-trail/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231022T110000
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SUMMARY:COWICHAN VALLEY - Salmon Spotters
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-salmon-spotters/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:DELTA - Visit OWL - Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society
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-visit-owl-orphaned-wildlife-rehabilitation-society/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Mushroom Explorer Day
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-mushroom-explorer-day/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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UID:26087-1698498000-1698501600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:JERICHO - Fall Leaf Fun
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-fall-leaf-fun/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:VICTORIA - 100 Years of Birding in the City
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-100-years-of-birding-in-the-city/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:NICOMEKL - Orange and Black 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/nicomekl-orange-and-black-walk/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231104T120000
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CREATED:20231011T161828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T161745Z
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SUMMARY:BURNABY - Birding for Beginners
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-birding-for-beginners/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231104T130000
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CREATED:20230829T173310Z
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SUMMARY:NORTH VANCOUVER - Forest Fungi
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-forest-fungi/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231105T150000
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CREATED:20231019T205756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T161834Z
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SUMMARY:SALT SPRING ISLAND - Salmon on Salt 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/salt-spring-island-salmon-on-salt-spring/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231107T120000
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CREATED:20231103T155509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T173349Z
UID:26135-1699351200-1699358400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:WILDROOTS - Hyde Creek Fish Hatchery 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/wildroots-hyde-creek-fish-hatchery-tour/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T124100
CREATED:20231018T161411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T173317Z
UID:25748-1699956000-1699963200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:WILDROOTS - Rooting for Plants
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-rooting-for-plants/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231118T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T124100
CREATED:20231109T164220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T181758Z
UID:26183-1700300700-1700307000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:VICTORIA - INVASIVE IVY PULL
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-invasive-ivy-pull/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231118T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T124100
CREATED:20231006T221425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T181827Z
UID:25650-1700301600-1700303400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Ecosystem Explorer Day - #2 Wetlands: Scouting the Swamplands
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-ecosystem-explorer-day-2-wetlands-scouting-the-swamplands/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T124100
CREATED:20231115T223543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T181857Z
UID:26188-1700301600-1700307000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:JERICHO - Fly Into Winter
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-fly-into-winter/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T124100
CREATED:20231019T221359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T181938Z
UID:25967-1700301600-1700308800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:COMOX VALLEY - Birding at Lazo Marsh
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/comox-valley-birding-at-lazo-marsh/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T124100
CREATED:20231103T160821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T182002Z
UID:26138-1700301600-1700308800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:KAMLOOPS - Orienteering
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-orienteering-3/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T124100
CREATED:20230927T165332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T182029Z
UID:25620-1700388000-1700395200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NANAIMO - Birdwatching and Crafting
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-birdwatching-and-crafting/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T124100
CREATED:20231025T162502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T182054Z
UID:26090-1700398800-1700406000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NELSON - Fireside Story
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-fireside-story/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T124100
CREATED:20231107T164628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T163515Z
UID:26173-1700906400-1700911800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:DELTA - Migratory Bird Sanctuary Visit
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-migratory-bird-sanctuary-visit/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T124100
CREATED:20230920T183959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T163542Z
UID:25552-1700910000-1700917200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:TEXADA ISLAND - Raven Bay 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/texada-island-raven-bay-hike/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T124100
CREATED:20231103T170359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T163608Z
UID:26147-1700917200-1700920800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:PORT ALBERNI - Our Ocean
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/port-alberni-our-ocean/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T124100
CREATED:20231116T163920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T163632Z
UID:26203-1701003600-1701010800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NICOMEKL - Alpacas!
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-alpacas/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231202T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T124100
CREATED:20231115T231831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T163654Z
UID:26194-1701511200-1701514800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:MERRITT - Hibernation\, Brumation and Migration!
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-hibernation-brumation-and-migration/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T124100
CREATED:20231116T173158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T163717Z
UID:26215-1701608400-1701615600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SALT SPRING ISLAND - Birding in the winter? Its' the best!
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-island-birding-in-the-winter-its-the-best/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231204T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T124100
CREATED:20231122T185157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T163738Z
UID:26219-1701678600-1701685800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:WILDROOTS - Late fall fungal diversity!
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-late-fall-fungal-diversity/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T124100
CREATED:20231019T222157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T191418Z
UID:25970-1702116000-1702123200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:COMOX VALLEY - Dinosaur and Fossil 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/comox-valley-dinosaur-and-fossil-exploration/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T120000
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SUMMARY:PRINCE GEORGE - Christmas Bird Count
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/prince-george-christmas-bird-count/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T191502Z
UID:25447-1702126800-1702134000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NORTH VANCOUVER - Creating with Nature
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-creating-with-nature/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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