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SUMMARY:VICTORIA
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Wetlands Day at Rithet’s Bog! \nWe will celebrate World Wetlands Day on February 2nd by visiting the last remaining peat bog on the Saanich Peninsula: Rithet’s Bog. Come join NatureKids for a scavenger hunt and a guided walk around Rithet’s Bog led by our Nature Mentor\, Russ Pym\, of the Rithet’s Bog Conservation Society. We will learn about the great work that is being done to protect and restore this important wetland.\n\nLocation: Rithet’s Bog. Meet at the corner of Chatterton Way and Dalewood Lane in front of the information kiosk.  There is parking along Dalewood.\n\nMAP LINK: http://www.rithetsbog.org/trailmap/trailmap.htm\n\nOTHER LOGISTICS: Dress for the weather\, rain or shine. Note there are no washroom facilities along the trail. The loop trail around the bog that we will be following is 2.8 km (about a 2 hour walk).\n\nWhy are wetlands and bogs important?\n\nWetlands play a critical role in flood control\, maintaining water quality and providing habitat for diverse animal and plant life.  Peatlands (bogs) in particular\, are also important carbon sinks. Carbon sinks are natural systems that absorb and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and use it in the process of photosynthesis. When plants die\, some of this carbon is transferred to soil through decomposition.  Peatlands store twice as much carbon as the entire world’s forest biomass (wetlands.org).\n\nBy conserving and restoring high carbon wetlands we can reduce carbon emissions and increase our capacity to adapt to climate change\, while improving biodiversity\, water security and human well-being (wetlands.org).\n\nMORE INFORMATION: on Rithet’s Bog: rithetsbog.org; World Wetlands Day\, http://www.worldwetlandsday.org/
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/victoria-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190203T150000
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SUMMARY:NORTH OKANAGAN
DESCRIPTION:Enchanted Forest Walk \nJoin us for an Enchanted Forest Walk! We will play games\, move through the forest with owl eyes\, raccoon hands and deer ears and end with a campfire! \nLocation: Rogers Road\, Vernon (exact address to be sent closer to the date) \nTo bring: Clothes you can explore in (think on your hands and knees)\, something to eat or drink to share (e.g. marshmallows\, hot dogs\, tea). We will have a campfire and/or stove to use.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-okanagan-33/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190210T143000
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UID:7156-1549803600-1549809000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NORTH VANCOUVER
DESCRIPTION:DUCK\, DUCK\, GOOSE \nJoin local birder Cara Goggs on a walk through Maplewood Mudflats. Discover the wild side of winter birding by searching for water birds in the mudflats and marsh. \nRegister at Eventbrite \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-vancouver-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190216T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190216T150000
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CREATED:20190129T005314Z
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UID:8011-1550320200-1550329200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:BULKLEY VALLEY
DESCRIPTION:Snowshoe and River Otter Tracking \nJoin us and our Nature mentor\, Derek Wilmott\, for a short 20 minute snowshoe to little Joe Creek to see how many animal tracks we can spot. In the past\, there have been families of river otters spotted in this creek and they leave behind evidence of their comings and goings. Let’s see if we can spot one! \nBRING: We will have snowshoes available to lend out\, but if you have your own\, please bring them. Bring a thermos with a hot drink\, a snack\, binoculars (if you have some)\, and your Nature Passport. \nLOCATION: Babine Provincial Park- Little Joe Creek trail (http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/babine_mtn/babine_parkmap.pdf?v=1548718254386). \nWe can meet at the Parking located just before Old Babine Lake rd and Babine Lake road intersect to convoy at 12:30. We will leave as a convoy at 12:40. Hike will start from the trail head at 1:00. We will post more information on driving directions/kilometers and amount of time to drive (expect 30 minutes from Smithers). \nRSVP: We need to know what numbers of participation to expect\, so we can bring enough snowshoes\, and the pre-planned supplies for activities. Please indicate numbers in your family and how many adults/kids/toddlers.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/bulkley-valley-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190216T150000
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SUMMARY:NELSON
DESCRIPTION:Notice Nature \nWe are pleased to welcome Judith Robertson as our Nature Mentor next month. Judith is a trained Teacher and Art Therapist. She has 25+ years of Outdoor Education with youth\, and currently is a staff trainer for Outward Bound Instructors leading wilderness expeditions. She is also an Art Therapist and runs nature based workshops for adults and children on her land through her private practice “Inspiring Horizons”. \nWe’ll meet at 1pm on February 16th at Judith’s property on Heddle Road. Directions will be sent out closer to the date. Judith is working on a plan for what we will do together but it will be sure to include lots of forest exploration. We may be able to have a bonfire.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nelson-24/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190218
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CREATED:20190131T222924Z
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UID:8024-1550361600-1550447999@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:WILLIAMS LAKE
DESCRIPTION:GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT \nLearn to identify those fascinating feathered visitors with local birding expert Cathy Koot and Environmental Educators Kim Zalay and Bill Gilroy. Short ID introduction with frozen and stuffed specimens to compare with bird books. Count birds at the Nature House feeders and play a game to learn about the different types of beaks that birds have.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/williams-lake-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190222T203000
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CREATED:20190111T194145Z
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UID:7933-1550860200-1550867400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SOUTH OKANAGAN
DESCRIPTION:Evening Snowshoe \nNickel Plate Nordic area. More details coming soon!
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/south-okangan/
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SUMMARY:EASTERN FRASER VALLEY
DESCRIPTION:Cheam Wetlands – Stewardship Project Check-in \nWe’re heading over to our stewardship project at Cheam Wetlands.  Join us there from 10-12 for a look around our project area and some hot cocoa.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/eastern-fraser-valley-22/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190224
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CREATED:20181205T214422Z
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UID:7730-1550966400-1551052799@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:KAMLOOPS
DESCRIPTION:Snow Cave Building and Campfire\n\nWe’ll head out near Harper Ski Hill and have fun in the snow.  Campfire and hot chocolate to follow.\n\nStay tuned for more details!
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kamloops-24/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190224
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CREATED:20190129T003911Z
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UID:8005-1550966400-1551052799@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:COMOX
DESCRIPTION:Tsolum River Investigation\n \nWe will explore the Headquarters of the Townsite Park in Merville\, check out the Fitzgerald Trail and learn about the Tsolum River\, as well as the history of this area as one of the first townsites in the Comox Valley. Laura O’Brian from the Tsolum River Reservation Society will be our Nature Mentor. \nLaura has some viewing equipment (hand held microscopes and scopes) that she is going to share with us – so we’ll find some time to go on a bit of a nature hunt and do some up-close viewing of our discoveries.\n\nLocation: Please meet at the Headquarters/Railway Avenue entrance to the park (Take Headquarters Road out of Courtenay\, at the “T” (approximately 10 minutes out of town)\, turn left following Headquarters Road to a 3-way stop. Veer to the right through the 3-way stop continuing on Headquarters Road. Just past Railway Avenue\, there is a sign for the park. Some of you may know this location as “the deep hole” if you’ve been swimming out this way.\n\nPlease also RSVP by email or on our Facebook page if you are planning to attend so I have a sense of numbers and who is planning to attend.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/comox-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190224T150000
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CREATED:20190129T180113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220926Z
UID:8016-1551013200-1551020400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SALMON ARM
DESCRIPTION:Shuswap Search and Rescue and AdventureSmart program!\n\nWe will do our “Lost in the Snow” Explorer Day again this year! Come to learn how to be prepared when travelling outdoors especially in winter. Have fun playing with avalanche beacons and other rescue gear.\n\nPlace: Klahani Park\, South Canoe\nBring: Snowshoes if you have (not required)\, snack\, water.\nDress for the weather and playing in the snow\, let’s hope 🙂
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-arm-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190224T150000
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UID:8033-1551013200-1551020400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NANAIMO
DESCRIPTION:Animal Tracking \nJoin us and Nature Mentor Doug Janz as we learn about the different tracks that animals make. \nLocation: once again we are holding this Explorer Day at our Doumont Road location.  See a map and get full directions here. \nWe run our events the last Sunday of every month from 1-3pm.  Email us at nanaimo@naturekidsbc.ca to join us on our adventures.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nanaimo-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190224T160000
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UID:8092-1551016800-1551024000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NICOMEKL
DESCRIPTION:Shelter in the Cold\n\nJoin Anthea Farr & & Sarah Brookes as we explore the forest and search for shelters that could be used by our feathered and furry friends during the winter. See if you can spot a steelhead making its way up the river by the Hatchery. Wear warm layers\, and bring your binoculars if you wish.\n\n\nLocation: Semiahmoo Fish and Game Club\, 1284 – 184th Street\, Surrey. Park & meet in the upper parking lot by the Clubhouse.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nicomekl-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190226T120000
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CREATED:20190219T235211Z
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UID:8098-1551175200-1551182400@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:COWICHAN VALLEY HOME LEARNERS
DESCRIPTION:All about Bats!\n\nJoin us on Feb 26 to learn about bats from fellow home learner\, Emily Wallener. We should be inside for this but just in case we go for a walk dress for the weather. \n\nLocation: Hecate Park Nature Centre (1865 Cowichan Bay Road) in Cowichan Bay.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/cowichan-valley-home-learners-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190228T123000
DTSTAMP:20260506T090007
CREATED:20181220T003108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220854Z
UID:7816-1551349800-1551357000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:DELTA HL
DESCRIPTION:Bird Box Building \nWe will be working with the Delta Naturalists and Bird Studies Canada to build nesting boxes for Earthwise’s Agassiz location. All the materials will be provided\, so come on out and learn how to make those boxes that we’ve spent so much time cleaning in past years. \nLocation: Cammidge House at Boundary Bay Regional Park \nMentor: Graham Sorenson\, Bird Studies Canada \nRSVP here by: Feb 26\, 2019
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/delta-hl-18/
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