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SUMMARY:BURNABY - Barnett Marine Park: Where the Industrial past meets the Wild present!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Burnaby NatureKids Club and take a walk through the remains of the Barnet mill! \n\nCome with us and explore the cool history of this abandoned town and see how nature has reclaimed over time it’s old structures. We will learn tricks to identify the sea birds that so often visit Barnet’s shores and take a closer look to the brimming marine life of the coast. \n*Registration is limited to 30 participants. \nClick here to register! \n\nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/burnaby-barnett-marine-park-where-the-industrial-past-meets-the-wild-present/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Ecosystem Explorer Day - #4 Grasslands: Burrowing Owls in BC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Virtual Ecosystem Explorer Day! This is the fourth virtual event of a four part series that will run during fall and winter of 2023/2024! Our focus will be on ecosystems! \nExplore the dry grasslands of British Columbia and learn about the endangered burrowing owl! For over 30 years the Burrowing Owl Conservation Society of BC has been working on the reintroduction of the endangered burrowing owl back to the interior grasslands of BC. We will explore the lifecycle of the owls\, how they are released and how the society is working to improve their habitat. \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-4-grasslands-burrowing-owls-in-bc/
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SUMMARY:NICOMEKL - Signs of Spring
DESCRIPTION:Join NatureKids Nicomekl and look for signs of spring on a beautiful forest walk in Sunnyside Acres.\n\nTo register email nicomekl@naturekidsbc.ca\nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nicomekl-signs-of-spring/
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SUMMARY:VANCOUVER - Tour of Trottier Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Feel the mystery and excitement of the universe with a visit to the Trottier Observatory and an Astronomy workshop on Saturday\, March 9th\, 10:30-12:00. With our guides\, we’ll participate in hands-on activities and demonstrations exploring the wonders of astronomy\, from planets and galaxies to constellations. Explore the mysteries of gravity\, unravel the timeline of key astronomical events\, and discover the Doppler effect. Other activities may include an outdoor walking tour of the Trottier Observatory with introduction to star charts\, a cosmic calendar\, sun dial and a peep into the telescope inside the dome (weather-permitting). This Explorer Day is recommended for children ages 5 and up. \nNestled within the heart of the Simon Fraser University\, Burnaby campus\, the Trottier Studio for Innovative Science Education and the Trottier Observatory and Science Courtyard have been bringing science education and astronomy to students\, families\, and the general public since 2014. \nThe event is now FULL. If you’d like to be placed on a waitlist please email vancouver@naturekidsbc.ca \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vancouver-tour-of-trottier-observatory/
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SUMMARY:COMOX VALLEY - A day with MARS Wildlife Rescue!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Comox Valley NatureKids BC club while we are hosted by the lovely people and animals of MARS wildlife rescue Center. \nWe will get to hear the stories of their animal patients and learn about the care they receive while at MARS. We will get to view recovering Bald Eagles\, visit non-releasable ambassador owls\, eagles\, and albino crows\, and meet one of the ambassador birds up-close with a handler! \nClick here to register! \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/comox-valley-a-day-with-mars-wildlife-rescue/
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SUMMARY:SALMON ARM - What is a Watershed?
DESCRIPTION:Join the Salmon Arm NatureKids BC club and explore what a watershed is through fun activities. Be prepared to go outside. \nFor questions about this event email salmonarm@naturekidsbc.ca \n  \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-arm-what-is-a-watershed/
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SUMMARY:KAMLOOPS - Creating Maps
DESCRIPTION:Come join us to learn how to create a map! We’ll meet at Dufferin Wetlands\, near the Dufferin Elementary School. \n\nPlease dress for the weather and bring snacks and water\nBring your friends! All are welcome and feel free to share this.\n\nPlease RSVP yes\, if you will join us\, but don’t stress if you decide to join at the last minute. We always bring extra supplies! 🙂 \n\n\nTo register email kamloops@naturekidsbc.ca\nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kamloops-creating-maps/
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SUMMARY:TRICITIES - Exploring Wildlife at Mossom Creek Hatchery
DESCRIPTION:Join the TriCities NatureKids Club for the first explorer day event of the spring! \nThis is a close-up\, hands-on experience in the Mossom Creek Hatchery and its education centre\, in the nearby forest\, and at the creek. Learn about the life cycles of salmon species and study the aquatic insects the young salmon eat in the creek. \nYou will be guided through the activities by the co-founder of the Mossom Creek Hatchery and nationally recognized environmental education specialist\, Ruth Foster. \nThis event is now FULL \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/tricities-exploring-wildlife-at-mossom-creek-hatchery/
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SUMMARY:TEXADA - Investigating Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:Join NatureKids Texada and the Invasive Species Council of BC to learn about local invasive species! Play fun games\, make new friends and learn how to support biodiversity.\n\nTo register email texada@naturekidsbc.ca\nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/texada-investigating-invasive-species/
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SUMMARY:SALT SPRING ISLAND - Middens\, Moss and Mergansers
DESCRIPTION:Hey NatureKids let’s mix it up with moss\, middens and mergansers at Ruckle Park! How are they connected? We’ll walk in the footsteps of the First Nations’ peoples\, looking for evidence of old village sites. With luck\, we’ll see all 3 of the different mergansers which hide out in the bays at Ruckle through the winter. The mosses! They are sprouting fruiting bodies. Let’s have a closer look. Using a quadrant\, magnifying glasses\, graph paper and coloured pencils we will plot the different types and explore how they create wonderful ‘micro-forests’ on the rocks. \nThis outing may cover a lot of ground\, possibly about 2 km\, some of which will be challenging. Of course we’ll have marvelous views and lovely places to stop for snacks. \nA few pairs of binoculars will be available along with the magnifying glasses. \nDress for the weather with good hiking shoes or boots. \nBring your NatureKids’ passports! \nPlace: Meet at the picnic tables beside the lower parking lot at Ruckle Park \nDate and Time: March 17\, 10 – 12 noon \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salt-spring-island-middens-moss-and-mergansers/
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SUMMARY:WildRoots - Bird Sanctuary Visit
DESCRIPTION:We’ll explore the wetlands\, natural marshes and low dykes of this beautiful bird sanctuary in the heart of the Fraser River Estuary. This is an area of refuge for millions of birds as a feeding and resting area during their annual migrations along the Pacific Coast. A nature mentor will guide us to explore the sanctuary\, and you’re welcome to stay afterwards to explore further on your own. \nRegistration is FULL but you are still welcome to join the waitlist.  \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/wildroots-bird-sanctuary-visit/
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Day on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join the Merritt NatureKids BC club for a day on the farm! Make new friends and meet some fuzzy farm animals. \nTo register email merritt@naturekidsbc.ca \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-day-on-the-farm/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240325T203000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL - Earth Hour with NatureKids BC. A light pollution lights out activity for the whole planet!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a NatureKids BC virtual explorer day and  learn more about one of the easiest forms of pollution to fix\, light pollution\, and have some fun in your own homes before lights out time! \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-earth-hour-online-social-with-naturekids-bc-a-light-pollution-lights-out-activity-for-the-whole-planet/
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SUMMARY:BURNABY - Discover the Hidden Traits of Wintering Plants
DESCRIPTION:Join the Burnaby NatureKids Club and explore the hidden world of wintering plants! \n\n\nWhen seasons change and plants lose their leaves\, it may seem like a dull and sleepy time of year— but there is much to observe and get excited about the outdoors! In fact\, there are some plant traits that you can only clearly observe in winter. Wintertime is a great time to build your plant identification skills and hone your observational abilities. \nIn this session\, we will begin with an indoor lecture where you will learn the basics of winter plant identification\, including key traits and terms. The second part of the class will be an outdoor walk around the garden\, where we will stop and observe the interesting features of various native shrubs and trees. \nJulia Alards-Tomalin is an instructor at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Burnaby\, Canada. She studied Forestry and Ecological Restoration at BCIT and completed a Master of Education at Simon Fraser University. Her background is diverse\, including horticulture\, arboriculture\, invasive species management and ecological restoration\, but is united by a common theme of plants. \nStarting in 2019\, Julia began to work with her students to create an Open Education textbook focusing on the winter identification of plants entitled Buds\, Branches and Bark: A Guide to Winter ID in the Pacific Northwest. Buds\, Branches and Bark is free to download\, and the 2nd edition is currently available on the BCIT website. In 2022\, Julia was awarded the Teaching Excellence in Open Education Employee Excellence Award at BCIT for her involvement in this Open Education Resource. In 2023\, the 2nd edition of Buds\, Branches and Bark was awarded the Open Education Global Award for Excellence in the Open Pedagogy category and the BC Campus Award for Excellence in Open Education. \n\n\nClick here to register! \n\nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/burnaby-discover-the-hidden-traits-of-wintering-plants/
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