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SUMMARY:MERRITT
DESCRIPTION:Stick Weaving in Pioneer Park \nCome join us on Saturday October 16th for our next Explorer Day. We will be making stick weavings (as seen in images) at Smith Pioneer Park in lower Nicola. Start time is 10 am. \nPlease let us know if you are planning to attend and how many children will be participating. Each child will need their own materials and equipment so we want to make sure we bring enough for everyone.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-23/
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SUMMARY:VANCOUVER
DESCRIPTION:Native Planting by Renfrew Ravine \n\nOn Saturday\, October 17th from 2:00 – 4:00 PM\, our Vancouver Club will participate in another Explorer Day focused on ecological restoration. This time we’ll go to Renfrew Ravine (north end) in East Vancouver with Nature Mentors from the Still Moon Arts Society and Still Creek Streamkeepers. Our guides will teach us about the importance of native plants for land and water habitats and ecosystems. Then we’ll remove some invasive species in the ravine and replace them with native plant species. \nIf you have your own garden or work gloves\, feel free to bring them; however\, gloves\, shovels\, and hand sanitizer will be provided.  Dress for the weather\, and wear sturdy\, water-resistant shoes that you don’t mind getting a bit muddy. Families are encouraged to bring their own snacks and drinks. \nTo learn more about our mentors’ organizations\, visit stillmoon.org. \nMeeting Location\nWe will be meeting at the entrance to the boardwalk by Renfrew St. and the Boyd Diversion (close to E. 22nd Ave). See attached map. \nIf you are taking public transit\, check the Translink Trip Planner to find your best route. https://new.translink.ca/trip-planner. \nPlease RSVP here. \nCOVID-19\nWe will be following NatureKids BC’s recommended protocol to ensure that we are doing everything in our power to stop the spread of COVID-19. Because our Explorer Days are held outdoors\, we have the opportunity to properly social distance. Face masks are welcome but not required. \nPlease do not register for this event if you or anyone in your family bubble has symptoms of COVID-19 such as coughing\, fever\, vomiting\, diarrhea\, loss of taste/smell\, or if you have been in contact with someone who has such symptoms or tested positive.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vancouver-36/
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SUMMARY:DELTA HL
DESCRIPTION:Cougar Creek Plant & Pull \nWe will be assisting the Cougar Creek Streamkeepers in pulling invasive ivy and planting young trees! Dress for the weather and please bring your own gloves and trowel. We’ll be planting in North Delta (exact location TBA soon). \n\n\nThe Cougar Creek Streamkeepers are an amazing organization that has taken our group on adventurous outings in the past. I am attaching the link for registration as well as a list of Covid 19 precautions from the Streamkeepers. They are setting a limit at 20 people\, including 2 of their volunteers. They are looking for the best spot for us to work on and will pass on the exact location asap.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/delta-hl-31/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201023T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201023T150000
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SUMMARY:NELSON
DESCRIPTION:20th Anniversary Tree Planting \nNatureKids is celebrating 20 years of connecting families with nature in communities across BC\, and we are celebrating by giving back. Join us for a fun afternoon of learning about our local forests and planting trees! \nWhen: October 23rd (this is a Pro-D day in SD8 and SD20). Meet at 130pm.\nWhere: I’ll be sending out a map and directions closer to the date\, but we’ll be about 2km up Giveout Creek Rd\, which is near Cottonwood Lake. \nStaff from Interfor will be joining us to help plant the trees and teach us about how our forests are managed. We’ll have other games and activities as well. We might even be able to have a fire. More details to follow. \nDue to covid\, registration will be limited. We’ll of course have plenty of space to spread out. Masks are welcome and any shared tools will be sanitized. Any questions let me know\, I can send you our current covid safety policy. Feeling unwell? Please stay home.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nelson-37/
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SUMMARY:Invasive Species of BC (VIRTUAL EXPLORER DAY)
DESCRIPTION:Invasive Species of BC \nJoin us and the Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) to learn about three of the world’s most notorious invasive species. We will discuss the Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica)\, the Asian Giant Hornet (Vespa mandarinia) and the European Green Crab (Carcinus maenas)\, their presence in British Columbia and what you can do to help. \nOur mentor will be Nick Wong – he is the ISCBC’s research and projects coordinator. He has diverse experience working previously in Pacific salmon and herring fisheries in BC\, and has a PhD in Marine Ecology from the University of Auckland\, New Zealand. Nick is passionate about teaching and creating engaging opportunities for people to learn and understand the role they can play in the prevention and mitigation of invasive species. \nEvent link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86041222213?pwd=ZndOc2VSVyttRHdpRm8xS2cwUW5YQT09 \nMeeting ID: 860 4122 2213\nPasscode: 605377\nDial by your location: 1 778-907-2071
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/invasive-species-of-bc-virtual-explorer-day/
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SUMMARY:NORTH VANCOUVER
DESCRIPTION:RESTORE THE OUTDOORS \nLearn about native plants and help with plant restoration in Lynn Canyon Park. Work together with Ecology Centre staff to restore an area of Lynn Canyon Park that’s close to the Ecology Centre. \nPlease choose a one-hour time slot – there will be two families per time\, and we ask that families bring their own shovels and gloves to the workshop. We also ask that families be prepared to distance from one another. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/naturekids-bc-restore-the-outdoors-tickets-117673876733
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-vancouver-32/
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SUMMARY:COMOX VALLEY
DESCRIPTION:Wildwood Forest Discoveries\n\n\nExplorer Day this Sunday at Wildwood Forest! We are lucky to have Forester Julia Leropoli join us for a walk through Wildwood\, where we will observe differences in the forest as we go through the plantation area\, do some nature art and learn about what can be found in the forest – all while discovering another great walking trail in the Comox Valley!RSVP:\nWe are requesting that anyone wanting to attend this Explorer Day RSVP by email by Friday 23rd\, as we need to have a sense of numbers for our programming and we also have a group size limit on account of Covid. We will have a maximum of 6 family groups and a total maximum of 15 people\, including leaders. It will be “first come first served”\, and I will confirm your attendance by email. In your RSVP\, please indicate the number and age of participants in your family group. \nWhere to meet:\nWe will meet at the Burns Road Entrance to Wildwood – it’s about a 15 minute drive out from Courtenay. From the Percy/Condensery intersection\, take Condensery Road North\, where Condensery turns into Dove Creek Road\, turn left onto Burns Road. Follow Burns Road past Wildwood Road. There is a small parking area for Wildwood on the right hand side. Here is a link to the map in the brochure: https://www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/sites/default/files/docs/Parks-Recreation/wildwood_forest_brochure_june2017.pdf. Please note\, parking will be tight. There is a bit of room for parking on the side of the road\, but please be very careful around the road. We’ll meet at the information kiosk. \nWhat to Bring:\nAs always\, please come dressed to spend approximately 2 hours outside. The trail is in good shape\, so boots likely aren’t required unless it is a very wet day. You may want to bring a snack/drink\, but we won’t be taking a formal break for snack this time. Please leave dogs at home\, and help us remind the kids to “leave nature in nature”. \nWeather etc.\nWe typically head out rain or shine\, but I will cancel the outing if winds look too high to be safe in the forest. If the weather looks “iffy” on Sunday morning\, I’ll send out an email by 10am confirming whether or not we are going ahead.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/comox-valley-26/
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SUMMARY:OTTER HL
DESCRIPTION:Native Vegetation Planting \nWe will be planting native vegetation in Campbell River Park. Please dress appropriately for the activity and weather.  Sturdy footwear is required.  Metro Vancouver will provide tools and gloves.  Please note\, due to COVID-19\, refreshments will not be provided this year.  Participants are encouraged to pack in their own snacks and water and pack out any waste.  Please try to minimize plastic waste. \nMeeting location: Campbell Valley Regional Park \nMaximum group size: 20 participants \nAdditional COVID-19 protocols\n1) Participants must not attend the stewardship activity if they are: \n\nExhibiting cold or flu-like symptoms in the last 10 days such as fever\, chills\, new or worsening cough\, shortness of breath\, sore throat\, and new muscle aches or headache;Under the direction of the provincial health officer to self-isolate;\nArrived from outside of Canada in the last 14 days;\nIn close contact with someone who has a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days.\n\n2) All participants must register and provide their full name and telephone number in case contact tracing is required.\n3) Volunteers will keep a physical distance of at least 2 m while working\, and not share tools or supplies. \nPlease sign up here. You will be notified if your family is wait-listed.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/otter-hl-34/
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