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SUMMARY:NORTH VANCOUVER - Nature Walk at Cypress Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the Discover Parks Ambassadors for an engaging all-ages walk and talk on the Yew Lake Interpretive Trail. \nThis trail program feature a moderate-paced exploration along a designated wide\, flat\, gravel path\, offering opportunities to learn about the park’s unique features and uncover hidden details you might have missed. Please come prepared with water and anything else you need to stay comfortable during this hour-long adventure. It’s a fun and informative way to connect with nature and deepen your appreciation for the beauty of the park. \nClick here to register! 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/north-vancouver-nature-walk-at-cypress-park/
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SUMMARY:VERNON - Fintry Falls Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour up to the viewing points of the majestic waterfall in Fintry park. \nAfterwards feel free to stay for a swim\, picnic or play at the playground! \nBC Parks Ambassadors will lead us on a guided hike! \nLocation: Fintry Provincial Park\, meet at the parking lot in front of the gate after the entrance \nThis short yet scenic trail begins near the parking area next to the octagonal dairy barn buildings and follows Short Creek up a series of stairs to stunning views of Fintry Falls. The trail is approximately 1 kilometre round trip and consists of a combination of dirt pathways\, gravel sections\, and over 400 stairs. The staircases are well-maintained with handrails and another rail at knee level but can be steep and uneven in places. There are three wooden viewing platforms each offering a slightly different view of the falls as the stairs climb higher up the canyon wall. The nearest restrooms are pit toilets located in the parking area. This trail is a rewarding but physically demanding option for those seeking a close-up view of Fintry Falls and the surrounding scenery. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vernon-fintry-falls-hike/
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SUMMARY:WESTSHORE - Buzzapalooza
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Buzzapalooza! It’s a celebration of pollinators and other amazing insects at the at Bilston Creek Farm’s Summer Lavender Festival. From butterflies and bees to dragonflies and more\, these tiny giants knit together the fragrant\, lovely world of plants\, keeping everything in bloom. Come see! \nActivities: \n\nInsect Foray with Scientists. Meet professional entomologists Claudia and Darren Copley who will introduce us to live insects and show how to find\, handle and respect these busy creatures at work.\nScavenger Hunt. Hidden around the farm\, you can search for 36 local insect heroes rendered in full colour by artists. Find all the pictures to enter a prize draw! Art cards of these insects\, a project of the Metchosin Foundation\, will be available for sale.\nMinibeast Costume Contest. Use your imagination to design your own insect costume to wear to Buzzapalooza. Who will you be-e-e? We can’t wait to see! Wings and antennae welcome—homemade/homespun or recycled costumes encouraged. Live music will give our “bugs” a chance to jitter ‘n’ groove.\n\n  \nThis event is a collaboration of Bilston Creek Farm\, the Metchosin Foundation and Westshore NatureKids. \nWHEN: Sunday\, July 13 @1-4pm. Plan to come 10-15 minutes early to sign in. \nWHERE: Bilston Creek Farm\, 4185 Metchosin Rd\, Victoria BC V9C 3Z5 Canada \nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/c1ZzeXeGaBUuSyC88 \nACCESSIBILITY/AMENITIES: Parking and washrooms are available onsite. \nCOST: Free for NatureKids members\, thanks to Bilston Creek Farm\, Metchosin Foundation and NatureKids BC. \nREGISTRATION (limited to approximately 30 children + adults): Please let us know that you’d like to attend by emailing westshore@naturekidsbc.ca. Indicate how many people in your family will be coming. Maximum of 30 NatureKids child attendees.
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/westshore-buzzapalooza/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250719T093000
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SUMMARY:VANCOUVER - Unwind and Weave: Ivy Removal and Basket Making
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, July 19\, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\, we will visit Renfrew Ravine Park\, located in East Vancouver\, to join the Still Moon Arts Society for a round of basket weaving and stewardship at the Mid Ravine site. \nWe will spend the first hour and a half removing ivy and other invasive species\, followed by an hour of relaxing basket weaving. \nLight snacks and beverages\, including tea and sparkling water\, will be provided. \nInteresting fact: Still Moon Arts Society and community volunteers have removed nearly 80% of the English Ivy ground cover and are aiming to remove it completely -or close to it- during this session. \nWe invite you to lend a hand in caring for this special site—and take home a handmade basket! \n  \nREGISTER HERE. \n  \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vancouver-unwind-and-weave-ivy-removal-and-basket-making/
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SUMMARY:COMOX - Nymph Falls Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin NatureKids BC and the Courtenay Youth Climate Corp Crew members for a fun afternoon in nature! \nWe will meet at the Nymph Falls parking lot and set out to identify as many plants as we can using Seek. Each plant your group finds is worth one point\, with plants on the scavenger hunt ID sheet being worth 2 points. There will be opportunities to learn\, ask questions about the plants\, and even earn some bonus points! The winning family will leave with a mystery native plant to care for at home. \nFeel free to bring plant ID books and any snacks you might want while you’re out. Make sure you check the weather before leaving and dress accordingly. The walk will be a short loop on Midline and River Trail. We will not be going down to the falls\, however\, families are free to stay after the event and enjoy the park however they like. \nClick here to register!  \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/comox-nymph-falls-scavenger-hunt/
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SUMMARY:MERRITT - BioBlitz Picnic
DESCRIPTION: Join Merritt NatureKids for a BioBlitz and picnic at the Laurie Guichon Memorial Site.  For questions about this explorer day reach out to merritt@naturekidsbc.ca  \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-bioblitz-picnic/
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SUMMARY:BURNABY - Freshwater Explorations
DESCRIPTION:Freshwater explorations + Stream health checks\, macroinvertebrate explorations and splashing in the shallows. This creek area is shallow enough to play around along the banks and find small critters. Wear gum boots if you have them and be ready to have the tiny minds and the larger minds blown by how weird and wonderful insects are! \nMeeting location: Entrance to Bryne Creek trail off of Southridge Drive (49°12’20.6″N 122°58’26.9″W). \nClick here to register!  \nThere is no parking on Southridge drive and it is a major road. Park on 5th ave/Bryne Road off of Gilley Ave and walk around the corner to the park entrance. Stroller accessible. We will not be walking far as there is plenty of space to play just inside the park. If you enter from upper Byrne creek in the park be aware there are many steep stairs!Limited public transit and a hidden gem of a park. \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/burnaby-freshwater-explorations/
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SUMMARY:KELOWNA - Hiker's Etiquette
DESCRIPTION:Join Kelowna NatureKids with your family to learn how to hike! \nLearn a shoe tying trick\, keep a nature journal\, and learn the rules of hiking\, then we will finish up with a nature scavenger hunt with prizes. \nClick here to register! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kelowna-hikers-etiquette-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250727T120000
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SUMMARY:WHISTLER - Terrific Toads
DESCRIPTION:Our next Explorer Day will be “Terrific Toads” on Sunday\, July 27\, at Lost Lake Park. Sign-in will start at 9:45 am\, and the program will run from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. We’ll focus on the Western Toads that breed in Lost Lake and then migrate to the forest\, exploring what makes them such amazing animals. \nTo register email whistler@naturekidsbc.ca \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/whistler-terrific-toads/
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SUMMARY:SURREY - Plant Hunt & Freshwater Explorations
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we walk through the park to discover local plants and the fun stories they tell\, followed by some engaging freshwater activities. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity for your young explorers to sharpen their observation skills\, and connect with the world around them. \nClick here to register! \n 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/surrey-plant-hunt-freshwater-explorations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250730T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250730T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T151453Z
UID:31550-1753889400-1753893000@naturekidsbc.ca
SUMMARY:SOUTH OKANAGAN - Creative in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join South Okanagan NatureKids for a  fun afternoon of being creative in nature!\nThe sessions will focus on Nature Sketching/Journaling & Forest Bathing practices. All sessions will take place outdoors\, with meet-up locations rotating according to the activities and weather. Our central meeting points include the Japanese Garden\, Mountain Springs Nature Retreat\, Penticton Art Gallery and local parks. \nTo join in reach out to Maggie at southokanagan@naturekidsbc.ca
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/south-okanagan-creative-in-nature-3/
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T143520Z
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SUMMARY:WILDROOTS - Discover Cypress Provincial Park
DESCRIPTION:Discover Cypress Provincial ParkDate: Thursday\, July 31\, 2025Time: 10:00am – 11:30am (check-in at 9:45am)Location: Cypress Provincial Park\, on the unceded territories of the hən̓̓qəmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking peoples\, the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Join us for a special guided nature walk around Yew Lake with Discover Parks Ambassadors at Cypress Provincial Park. Please bring water\, a snack\, and weather appropriate clothing. Accessibility information is available here. If you require assistance\, please let me know! \nRSVP here*Spaces are limited. All confirmed registrants will receive an email confirmation prior to the event. 
URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/wildroots-discover-cypress-provincial-park-2/
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