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SUMMARY:VICTORIA - Wrigglers at Work
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-wrigglers-at-work/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Winter Plant ID and Pine Needle Tea
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-winter-plan-id-and-pine-needle-tea/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:TEXADA - 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-raven-bay-hike/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:KAMLOOPS - Museum Mystery 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/kamloops-museum-mystery-kit/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:COWICHAN VALLEY - Exploring Estuaries
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-exploring-estuaries/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:BURNABY - Barnett Marine Park: Where the Industrial past meets the Wild present!
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-barnett-marine-park-where-the-industrial-past-meets-the-wild-present/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:Virtual Ecosystem Explorer Day - #4 Grasslands: Burrowing Owls in 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-ecosystem-explorer-day-4-grasslands-burrowing-owls-in-bc/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:NICOMEKL - Signs of 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/nicomekl-signs-of-spring/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082438
CREATED:20240221T221707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T143056Z
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SUMMARY:VANCOUVER - Tour of Trottier Observatory
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/vancouver-tour-of-trottier-observatory/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240310T113000
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SUMMARY:COMOX VALLEY - A day with MARS Wildlife Rescue!
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-a-day-with-mars-wildlife-rescue/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240310T150000
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CREATED:20240304T205529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T143144Z
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SUMMARY:SALMON ARM - What is a Watershed?
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-what-is-a-watershed/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082438
CREATED:20240308T164030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T143209Z
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SUMMARY:KAMLOOPS - Creating Maps
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-creating-maps/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240316T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082438
CREATED:20240202T210404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T152021Z
UID:26693-1710583200-1710588600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:TRICITIES - Exploring Wildlife at Mossom Creek Hatchery
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-exploring-wildlife-at-mossom-creek-hatchery/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082438
CREATED:20240201T003155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T152103Z
UID:26652-1710586800-1710594000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:TEXADA - Investigating Invasive Species
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-investigating-invasive-species/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082438
CREATED:20240304T202725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T152126Z
UID:26930-1710669600-1710676800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SALT SPRING ISLAND - Middens\, Moss and Mergansers
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-middens-moss-and-mergansers/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082438
CREATED:20240228T223156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T152148Z
UID:26809-1710842400-1710847800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:WildRoots - 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/wildroots-bird-sanctuary-visit/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240323T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082438
CREATED:20240314T205512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T015606Z
UID:26975-1711188000-1711193400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:MERRITT - Day on the Farm
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-day-on-the-farm/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240325T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082438
CREATED:20240222T194346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T034841Z
UID:26778-1711395000-1711398600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL - Earth Hour with NatureKids BC. A light pollution lights out activity for the whole planet!
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-earth-hour-online-social-with-naturekids-bc-a-light-pollution-lights-out-activity-for-the-whole-planet/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240330T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240330T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082438
CREATED:20240228T193321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T150213Z
UID:26786-1711794600-1711801800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:BURNABY - Discover the Hidden Traits of Wintering 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/burnaby-discover-the-hidden-traits-of-wintering-plants/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240401T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240401T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082438
CREATED:20240307T010302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T150245Z
UID:26938-1711969200-1711974600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:KELOWNA - Green Guardians - Kids Clean Up!
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-green-guardians-kids-clean-up/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240402T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082438
CREATED:20240320T161513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T150321Z
UID:27005-1712062800-1712068200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:WILDROOTS - Why should I care about invasive 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-why-should-i-care-about-invasive-plants/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082438
CREATED:20240320T163044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T143052Z
UID:27008-1712487600-1712491200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:COWICHAN VALLEY - Junior Birders
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-birders/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240407T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082438
CREATED:20240228T211443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T143114Z
UID:26806-1712494800-1712502000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NELSON - Primal Skills - Shelter and Fire
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-primal-skills-shelter-and-fire/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240414T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082438
CREATED:20240321T220147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T150841Z
UID:27023-1713092400-1713096000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:EASTERN FRASER VALLEY - Foraging in the Forest
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/eastern-fraser-valley-foraging-in-the-forest/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240414T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082438
CREATED:20240322T200040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T150912Z
UID:27028-1713092400-1713099600@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:DELTA - Rain Garden 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/delta-rain-garden-walk/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082438
CREATED:20240405T152641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T150936Z
UID:27077-1713099600-1713106800@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:VANCOUVER - Searching for the Elusive Fairy Shrimp!
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/vancouver-searching-for-the-elusive-fairy-shrimp/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240421T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082438
CREATED:20240209T163525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T151831Z
UID:26731-1713690000-1713697200@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-4/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082438
CREATED:20240417T152236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T174212Z
UID:27114-1714212000-1714219200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:MERRITT - Earth Friendly Crafts
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-earth-friendly-crafts/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:BURNABY - Spring Nature Treasure 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/burnaby-spring-nature-treasure-hunt/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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SUMMARY:TEXADA - Spring Celebration
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-spring-equinox-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Previous Events
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