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SUMMARY:JERICHO - Plants & People Making Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join the Jericho NatureKids BC club for an afternoon of learning with the Sierra Club of BC. \nInvites learners into relationship with the beings just outside their doors. This is done through systems thinking\, inviting place-based connections into the broader picture. Learners explore how ecosystems offer many connected pathways between plants\, humans\, and other beings; celebrating sustainability\, biodiversity\, and storytelling centered in place-based authentic voice. (anticipated program duration is 1-1.5 hours). \nThis program from the Sierra Club of BC is recommended for children in grades 3 to 5. Younger or older children who might be interested by the material are also welcome. \nClick here to register! \n  \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/jericho-plants-people-making-connections/
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL - Become a Junior Fire Ecologist with FireSmart BC
DESCRIPTION:Join NatureKids BC and FireSmart BC for a fun\, interactive morning of learning! \nBe a Junior Fire Ecologist and learn all about wildfires. What is a wildfire and are they good or bad for our ecosystems? How do wildfires start? All your burning questions will be answered! Enjoy a special visit with Ember the FireSmart Fox and discover how your family can be FireSmart! \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-become-a-junior-fire-ecologist-with-firesmart-bc/
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SUMMARY:SALMON ARM - Birding for Families
DESCRIPTION:Join the Salmon Arm NatureKids BC club\, Shuswap Naturalists club and the Salmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Society for a fun morning of birding! \nEnjoy a morning walk on the wharf with local nature experts. Bring your family and learn about Western Grebes and other waterfowl and we’ll have several spotting scopes to help children and adults get great views of common birds. \nNo registration is required. Please meet the group at SABNES Nature House parking lot at the Salmon Arm Wharf.  \nFor questions about this event email salmonarm@naturekidsbc.ca \n  \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-arm-birding-for-families-6/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240505T120000
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SUMMARY:COWICHAN VALLEY - Junior Fossil Hunters
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cowichan Valley NatureKids Club and the Victoria Paleontology Society for an introduction to ancient life on Vancouver Island and fossil collecting in BC. \n\n\nWe will start with a ‘show and tell’ of fossils from this site (hands-on) and discuss what the fossils tell us about the ancient environment at this location. We will cover collecting laws in BC\, then go on a walk of the area to see what we find. No equipment is required; the best searching is done with our eyes\, and a fair amount of fossils collected on the mountain have been found on the surface. If something interesting is found\, we can discuss guidelines for leaving it verses extracting it. If extraction is appropriate\, we can provide equipment and instruct the collector on how to approach getting it out. After\, we will come together to share and identify anything found and demonstrate proper record keeping.\n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed for this event as spots are full.\nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/cowichan-valley-junior-fossil-hunters/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240505T133000
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SUMMARY:VICTORIA - Camas Day Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Victoria NatureKids BC at the annual Camas Day event! The celebration will include displays and performances by the Bald Eagles soft rock band\, as well as food\, drinks\, family activities\, prizes and guided wildflower walks through Uplands Park. This park is one of the best examples of the endangered Garry Oak Ecosystem and is home to over 26 rare plant species. Uplands Park is also the heart of Oak Bay’s Naturehood. It includes a rocky marine foreshore\, Cattle Point. \n\n\nClick here to register!\nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/victoria-camas-day-event/
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SUMMARY:KELOWNA - Lost Lake Snake Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Join Kelowna NatureKids for our annual snake hunting adventure at Lost Lake! We will hike in to the lake from the access point on June Springs Rd (approx. half an hour)\, learning about plants\, animals\, and the history of the area. This is in the middle of the burn zone from the 2003 fire\, so we will talk a bit about the role fire has on forests and the steps of regrowth. Once we get to the lake\, we will ready out nets and catch anything we find; snakes\, frogs\, bugs\, tadpoles\, and more! I will bring containers so we can all look at what we find before releasing it back where it was found. \nClick here to register!  \n  \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kelowna-lost-lake-snake-hunt/
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SUMMARY:NICOMEKL - Visit OWL
DESCRIPTION:Join NatureKids Nicomekl and visit OWL!\n\nThe Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (OWL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing raptors.  The tour will teach us about their permanent residents\, the work they do in rescuing the birds\, and more about the raptors of BC.\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-visit-owl/
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - Tree Planting at Secret Lake
DESCRIPTION:Join the Merritt NatureKids BC club and the Merritt Forest Week Committee for a day of tree planting and hiking at Secret Lake. \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-tree-planting-at-secret-lake/
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SUMMARY:TEXADA - Beach Glass and Drift Wood Art
DESCRIPTION:Join NatureKids Texada and Sandy McCormick to learn how to make beach glass and drift wood art!\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-beach-glass-and-drift-wood-art/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T140000
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SUMMARY:NELSON - Harmony in the Woods
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a delightful day of music and nature exploration with our special guest\, April Lavine! April is a talented music artist from The Sound Sanctuary in Nelson\, BC. \nLet’s harmonize with the forest! Discover the unique sounds of nature and experiment with vocal melodies. Bring your curiosity and try out various musical instruments amidst the trees. We’ll create whimsical rhythms inspired by the natural world around us. \nLocation: Taghum Regional Park \nDon’t miss this enchanting day of music\, laughter\, and connection with nature. \nClick here to register  \nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nelson-harmony-in-the-woods/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T203000
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SUMMARY:TRICITIES - Nocturnal Animals
DESCRIPTION:Join the TriCities Nature Club for a fun evening event! \n\nWe will walk around the lake and talk about the 4 B’s: beavers\, who are present in the lake\, bats\, birds\, and bears. If we are lucky\, we will spot some bats\, who arrive straight from Mexico! \n\nAs a matter of practice and experience\, we will use a bat monitor that detects bat sounds (echolocation) and identifies the types of bats. If that sounds good\, please register and walk with us! \nClick here to register!  \n\nNature Mentors: \n\n\nCarla Parr-Pearson – “For the past 7 years\, I’ve been involved in promoting bear awareness and safety efforts in the Tri-City area. Through years of collaboration with the City of Port Moody\, I’ve worked towards our shared goal of becoming a designated Bear Smart Community recognized by the province. My passion lies in fostering a harmonious coexistence between humans and bears.” \nJudy Taylor-Atkinson and Jim Atkinson – “Jim and I  have been working with municipalities and private landowners to help them co-exist with beavers for about 15 years. Jim has been bat monitoring for Burke Mountain Naturalists for 7 years and we assisted Port Moody to become certified as a BC Bat Friendly Community.  We also monitor the Great Blue Heron Colony\, in Port Moody\, for Environment Canada since 2015.” \n\n  \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/tricities-nocturnal-animals/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240512T110000
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SUMMARY:SALMON ARM - Birding for Families
DESCRIPTION:Join the Salmon Arm NatureKids BC club\, Shuswap Naturalists club and the Salmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Society for a fun morning of birding! \nEnjoy a morning walk on the wharf with local nature experts. Bring your family and learn about Western Grebes and other waterfowl and we’ll have several spotting scopes to help children and adults get great views of common birds. \nNo registration is required. Please meet the group at SABNES Nature House parking lot at the Salmon Arm Wharf.  \nFor questions about this event email salmonarm@naturekidsbc.ca \n  \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-arm-birding-for-families-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240521T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240521T170000
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SUMMARY:NANAIMO - Experience Nature with Sierra Club BC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special talk from Jaimie at SierraClubBC! This is an all-ages event with lots of interactive games all about the nature we can find in Nanaimo 🙂\n\n\nClick here to register!\nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/nanaimo-experience-nature-with-sierra-club-bc/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240524T180000
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SUMMARY:BURNABY - Freshwater explorations! Stream health and bug exploration!
DESCRIPTION:Join our staff team for some freshwater explorations at Deer Lake Burnaby! We have a microscope\, we have pond dipping nets\, we have our fingers to poke around to find rocks and small critters. Join us for an introduction to “science” and a more inquisitive and careful way of investigating the world around us! \nEvent has free parking\, toilets\, shelter. Trails are stroller friendly. \nClick here to register! 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/burnaby-freshwater-explorations-stream-health-and-bug-exploration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T123000
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SUMMARY:VICTORIA - Exploring Tide Pools
DESCRIPTION:On this Explorer Day\, we will be exploring tide pools at Cattle Point. Our mentor Stephanie will lead us through an exploration of the intertidal zone and help us identify the different critters we find! Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes! \nClick here to register!  \n\n\nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/victoria-exploring-tide-pools/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240528T133000
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SUMMARY:WILDROOTS -  Small living things that colour our spring!
DESCRIPTION:Spring is here and our forest is changing colour\, but why? The colouring of our forest is thanks to all the organisms\, including mosses\, lichens\, ferns\, conifers\, and flowering plants. The large ones are easy to spot\, but what about the smaller ones? We’ll be inspecting them more closely with magnifying lenses and more. We will collect small samples and learn to distinguish and interpret what they are! \nRSVP here \nFeatured nature mentor – Ludovic Le Renard: Ludo studied botany and mycology at UBC\, and is passionate about the small living plants and fungi\, especially under the microscope. He worked as a researcher at UBC until 2021\, and then worked for a startup developing medicines from mushrooms for the last two years. He is an active member of the Vancouver Mycological Society and loves sharing his passion for these overlooked organisms.\n\n\nThis event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/wildroots-small-living-things-that-colour-our-spring/
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