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SUMMARY:BURNABY - Birding for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Join NatureKids BC at Deer Lake Park to learn all about birding! Local bird experts will lead families through the park and share birding tips and tricks. This is a great event to learn about the basics of birding and to enjoy a morning of nature exploration with your family and friends. \nA warm thank you to the Burnaby Neighborhood Fund for Climate Action and our volunteer nature mentors for bringing this event to Burnaby families. Our hope is to build community connections and inspire individuals to volunteer and lead a nature club in the Burnaby area. \n \nWe invite everyone to join us for a morning of nature exploration and community connections! \nClick here to register! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/burnaby-birding-for-beginners/
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SUMMARY:NORTH VANCOUVER - Forest Fungi
DESCRIPTION:Join mycologist Willoughby Arevalo to learn more about the fungi that are hard at work helping the forest grow. This family walk will cover mushroom ID and also discuss how fungi support the functioning of local ecosystems. \nRegister here: https://ecologycentre.zaui.net/booking/web/#/default/activity/59? \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-vancouver-forest-fungi/
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SUMMARY:SALT SPRING ISLAND - Salmon on Salt Spring
DESCRIPTION:Join NatureKids Salt Spring Island for an Explorer Day led by Kathy Reimer\, a biologist who has worked for years to monitor and improve salmon habitat on Salt Spring. We expect to see young salmon fry getting ready to head to the ocean. and hope to see some adults returning from the ocean to Duck Creek to spawn. We’ll learn more about their habitats\, their life cycle\, what they need to live and how we can help salmon thrive. \nPre-register and get information about where to meet by contacting Club Leader Kathleen at khmaser@shaw.ca. \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salt-spring-island-salmon-on-salt-spring/
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SUMMARY:WILDROOTS - Hyde Creek Fish Hatchery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a tour of the Hyde Creek Hatchery and learn about its role in sustaining salmon numbers within the Hyde Creek Watershed. We will cover the stages in a salmon’s life cycle and how each stage has specific needs and is vulnerable to disruption and mortality and how each stage in the salmon life cycle relies on parts of the aquatic ecosystem in which they live. \nPlease bring water\, a snack\, and weather appropriate clothing. \n*All confirmed registrants will receive an email confirmation prior to the event. ” \nClick here to register! \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/wildroots-hyde-creek-fish-hatchery-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231114T100000
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SUMMARY:WILDROOTS - Rooting for Plants
DESCRIPTION:How do native plants propagate? How do native plants support wildlife? The Environmental Youth Alliance will be leading this hands-on activity where we will be learning how to propagate woodland strawberry and yarrow plants to take back to our home gardens. Event located at the Strathcona Community Garden\, on the shared\, unceded\, ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. \nClick here to register! \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/wildroots-rooting-for-plants/
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SUMMARY:VICTORIA - INVASIVE IVY PULL
DESCRIPTION:On this Explorer Day we will join the Greater Victoria Green Team and help with an invasive ivy pull. There will be snacks\, refreshments (aka juice boxes)\, and the potential to use some of the ivy we pull to make mini wreaths.\n\nClick here to register!\nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/victoria-invasive-ivy-pull/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Ecosystem Explorer Day - #2 Wetlands: Scouting the Swamplands
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Virtual Ecosystem Explorer Day! This is the second virtual event of a four part series that will run during fall and winter of 2023/2024! Our focus will be on ecosystems! \nScout the swamplands with us! Join an educator from the BC Wildlife Park and learn the difference between marshes\, swamps\, bogs and fens\, learn why wetlands are important\, and discover some of the wildlife that calls these habitats home in BC! \nWe’ll even see a live animal up close!! \nThe BC Wildlife Park is a non-profit organization and registered charity located in Kamloops\, British Columbia since 1965. The BC Wildlife Park is home to nearly 200 animals and 65 different species that are native to British Columbia including cougars\, bears\, wolves\, reptiles\, birds of prey\, and the only Kermode bear in human care in the world. Many of the animals at the Park have been rescued or were orphaned and are unable to survive on their own in the wild. The BC Wildlife Park is an accredited facility in Canada\, by Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA). \nThe event will take place on Zoom. Click here to register!  \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/virtual-ecosystem-explorer-day-2-wetlands-scouting-the-swamplands/
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SUMMARY:JERICHO - Fly Into Winter
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the winter bird count that happens every year in December! Meet with Hana Hermanek\, bird biologist. Jericho ponds and bay are full of our feathered friends who like to call these spots their home even during the winter months.\n\nClick here to register!\nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/jericho-fly-into-winter/
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SUMMARY:COMOX VALLEY - Birding at Lazo Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of birding at Lazo March! Meet new friends\, get outside and explore nature. \nClick here to register! \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/comox-valley-birding-at-lazo-marsh/
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SUMMARY:KAMLOOPS - Orienteering
DESCRIPTION:Join the Kamloops NatureKids club for a morning of orienteering! Make new friends and learn map reading skills. \nFor more information and to register for this event email kamloops@naturekidsbc.ca  \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kamloops-orienteering-3/
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T182029Z
UID:25620-1700388000-1700395200@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:NANAIMO - Birdwatching and Crafting
DESCRIPTION:Join NatureKids BC Nanaimo for some birdwatching and a fun take-home bird feeder craft! \n\nWe will meet at Northfield Marsh. Bring along binoculars if you have them\, and maybe a warm drink!\nRegistration is limited to 20 participants. \nClick here to register! \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nanaimo-birdwatching-and-crafting/
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SUMMARY:NELSON - Fireside Story
DESCRIPTION:For this explorer day we would like to invite you to enjoy a fireside story with a guest Barry Gray. Barry is an amazing story teller whose stories are always very entertaining.\n\nWe will be practicing our fire skills and making small fires as families and working together to contribute to a large fire to enjoy the story around.  If you have a Ferro Rod and any dry tinder materials you would like to try out please bring them along with you.\n\nWarm drinks will be provided – please bring your own mugs\n\nMorning mountain has a trail network – afterwards we invite families to check out the trail system for a stroll however this will be at your own leisure as the Nature Kids portion will be complete after the fire and story.\n\n\nClick here to register!\nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nelson-fireside-story/
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SUMMARY:DELTA - Migratory Bird Sanctuary Visit
DESCRIPTION:It is the season for bird migration\, let’s join to see what kinds of birds are here with us now!\n\nThe George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary consists of wetlands\, natural marshes and low dykes in the heart of the Fraser River Estuary. For the millions of birds seeking feeding and resting areas during their annual migrations along the Pacific Coast\, the Sanctuary is ideally located. Nature mentor will guide us to explore the sanctuary\, this would be an amazing experience ! \n\nClick here to register! Spaces are limited! \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/delta-migratory-bird-sanctuary-visit/
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SUMMARY:TEXADA ISLAND - Raven Bay Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hike to Raven Bay. Practice fire building skills\, enjoy a fire and some hotdogs. \nTo register please email texada@naturekidsbc.ca \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/texada-island-raven-bay-hike/
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SUMMARY:PORT ALBERNI - Our Ocean
DESCRIPTION:Join the Port Alberni NatureKids BC club for an exciting afternoon of learning about the ocean at Canal Beach! Enjoy ocean themed games\, songs\, scavenger hunt and much more! Meet new friends and learn about NatureKids BC. \nClick here to register! \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/port-alberni-our-ocean/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231126T150000
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SUMMARY:NICOMEKL - Alpacas!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a farm visit where you’ll meet alpacas\, llamas\, donkeys\, rabbits\,\nchickens\, turkeys\, ducks\, etc. A short\, informative talk about alpacas will occur at 1:30. \nNOTE:\nAdmission fee for those who pre-register will be free\, paid for by one of our supporting clubs\n(Admission fee is normally $7.50 per adult and $7.50 per child over the age of 5). \nMeeting location/parking: Kensington Prairie Farm\, 1736 248 St\, Aldergrove. \nTo register please email nicomekl@naturekidsbc.ca \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nicomekl-alpacas/
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