Mr. Lynn Pollard (604-531-6307) & Sarah Brookes
don’t forget to bring your passport!
There are also some excellent “Birds on the Bay” activities that you can enjoy. To see the Birds on the Bay schedule, go to www.birdsonthebay.ca
Snowshoe Hike Saturday
February 11, 9:00am
Location: Mt Seymour
Amelia will lead us on a snowshoe hike through the BC Parks snowshoe trails on Mt. Seymour while building our winter wildlife knowledge.
*Stamina and good attitude required to keep up with our group. No younger siblings on foot please. SPACE LIMITED: register early with the number of adults and children attending. Once spaces are full, we will start a waiting list. Please bring your own snow shoes. MEC provides daily snow shoe rentals (adults $15, children $10; https://www.mec.ca/en/explore/gear-rentals) which can be picked up from 3pm the day before the rental, please call ahead to reserve. Refer to email for meeting details.
Dinosaur Plants
Sunday, March 26, 2016, 2:00pm
Location: Redwood Park, 17900 20 Avenue, Surrey
Can you spot the living fossils in Redwood Park? Join us to learn about some of the plants that have survived since dinosaurs roamed the earth, and search for modern feathered dinosaurs too! The entrance to the parking lot is on the south side of 20 Ave, between 176 St. and 180 St. Meet in the paved parking lot.
Year of the Rooster
Saturday, April 15, 2pm
Location: Kingfisher Farm, 512- 172 Street
Celebrate the year of the rooster by rubbing feathers with the hens and rooster at Kingfisher Farm. We will also take a dip in their pond (with a net) to discover who is living beneath the surface.
Tube Feet
Sunday May 28, 2017, 1:00pm
Location: White Rock pier
Who is hiding in the tide pools below the pier? Join us to find out! Footwear suitable for wading is recommended. Meet at the base of the White Rock pier on West Beach (pay parking available along the waterfront).
Beautiful Bugs
Sunday, June 25, 2:00pm
Location: Jackman Wetlands Park, Langley, on the west side of 272 St. between 8th Ave. and 16th Ave. NOTE: Map showing exact location will be sent out to registrants.
Search high and low for the creepy crawlies living in Jackman Park. Bring your bug jar if you like. Meet in the parking lot off of 32 Ave. *No washrooms on site at this park
We will meet Rebecca and Vanessa at the Nature House at 9am. We will walk the area around the ponds and farm buildings, and possibly the ravine trail. We will go inside the red barn to check out the barn owls via webcam! Park in the lot off of 8th Ave. Pack a lunch, drinks, and mug (hot water provided at the Nature House) and dress for the weather. If you have them, bring your bird ID cards or field guides. You can bring your binoculars or borrow.
The WR Nats are starting their count at 8am, and we will meet up with them for lunch. If you wish to continue birding after lunch for a full Christmas Bird Count experience you are welcome to join them.
Winter Walk & Bird Spot
Sunday, December 18, 2016, 1:30pm
Location: Blackie Spit, 3136 McBride Ave
Come spot the waterfowl and other birds that spend their winter in Boundary Bay. Lynn will guide us in spotting and identifying birds, and help us practise bird counting skills so that we can one day help with a Christmas Bird Count! Lynn will have binoculars available to borrow.
Directions: Drive west along Crescent Road. After crossing the train tracks turn right onto Sullivan St. Turn right again onto McBride Ave and drive to the very end of the parking lot.
Spawning Salmon
Saturday, November 19, 2016, 10:00am
Location: Semiahmoo Fish and Game Club, 1284 184 St, Surrey
We will try to spot salmon coming up the Little Campbell River, and see if we can catch the Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club volunteers helping salmon through the fish gate. We may also take a stroll up the interpretive forest loop trail.
Fungus Foray
Sunday, October 16, 2016, 2:00pm
Location: Irene Pearce trail, Langley Municipal Natural Park, East side of 224 Street at about where 6th Ave. would be.
Come search for mushrooms, and any other interesting natural things we come across. Joel (Orson’s dad) will help us identify and learn about the fungi we discover. Don’t forget to pack your camera (with a macro lens is even better) and any mushroom guide books you have! A small mirror would also be useful.
Walk on the Wild Side – Critter Care Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser
Sunday, October 2, 2016, 10:30am-1:30pm
Location: Campbell Valley Park, Old Orchard Picnic Site off 8th Ave. Entrance
Join the Nicomekl NatureKids “pack” for a 2km or 4km walk at Campbell Valley Park to raise money for Critter Care Wildlife Society. Critter Care Wildlife Society provides short and long term care to native mammal species and through rehabilitation and public education, helps to prevent suffering of injured and orphaned wildlife. Canine friends are welcome to join in on the walk if under control. Stick around after the walk to enjoy a BBQ, exhibits by several animal and environmental organizations, and several local artisans selling products.
“Pack Captain” Sarah will email registration forms & pledge sheets to interested families. Registration fees: 12 & under is $5; 13+ is $10 up to September 25, and $15 after September 25.
Forest Games
Sunday, September 25, 2016, 10:00am
Location: Redwood Park, 17900 20 Avenue, Surrey
Come join us for an active morning in the park! Jennifer Pollard will lead us in a variety of games in the forest. The entrance to the parking lot is on the south side of 20 Ave, between 176 St. and 180 St. Meet in the paved parking lot.
Sept. 2 – Sept. 5, 2016
GREEN LAKE CAMP
Location: Sunset View Group Site, Green Lake Provincial Park
Join us for our annual summer weekend camp! It will be for 3 nights, with nature hikes, pond dipping, nature games, nature arts & crafts, botany, swimming, horseback riding (trail ride for those interested – cost is extra), night walks, etc. Families bring their own tent, RV or tent trailer, plus sleeping bags, camp stove, food, etc. Subsidized cost is $35 per family.
Saturday, July 23, 10 am HOW TO DRAW A BIRD
Saturday, June 25, 2 pm 1001 SCULPINS
Saturday, April 23, 9:30 am STEWARDSHIP
Sunday, March 20, 2 pm POND LIFE
Leaders: Lynn & Anthea Location: TBA
We will hunt for early aquatic life and see what we can find! Dip nets will be provided. Rubber boots recommended.
Sunday, Feb. 21, 11 am
O.W.L. (Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society) for ages 5 and up
Leaders: O.W.L. staff
Location: O.W.L., 3800 72 St., Delta
This 90 minute program will incude a tour of the facility and an onsite “schoolhouse program”. For more info, go to www.owlcanada.org.
COST: $5 donation per child.
NOTE: Space Limited. Register EARLY if you want a spot, and please indicate the total number of adults & young naturalists (5 years or older) that are coming.
Sunday, Feb. 7th, 2016, 1:00pm
Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club Hatchery, 1284 184 St. Surrey
Leaders: Norma & Carlo Giovanelli
Come and learn about fossils! Feel free to bring your own fossil, for “show & tell”, or just come and be fascinated by other people’s fossils! Optional: After the fossil event, there will be a nature walk on the loop trail on the property.
Sunday, Jan. 17, 2 pm SWEET AS HONEY
Leader: Honeybee Centre staff
Location: Honeybee Centre, 7480 176 St. (Fraser Hwy & 176 St.)
Come and learn about the secret lives of honeybees and how to be a beekeeper. For more info, go to http://www.honeybeecentre.com/
Sunday, Nov. 15, time TBA
Friday, Oct. 16, Evening
Saturday, Oct. 10, 1:30 pm
Friday, Sept. 4 to Monday Sept. 7
will be an amazing opportunity to learn how birds are caught, banded
& released. Our leaders will tell us why bird banding is so
important. A chance to get up close & personal with birds! Space
Limited. Register EARLY if you want a spot, and please indicate the
total number of adults & young naturalists (8 years or older) that
are coming.
Sunday, May 31, 2015
10 AM
Anthea & Lynn
9:30 PM
BAT WATCH
2 PM
Doubleday Arboretum, Fraser Hwy, Langley
Saturday, April 25, 2015
2 PM
KINGFISHER FARM
Sunday, March 29th, 2015
2 PM
Tynehead Regional Park, 96 Ave., Surrey
Sunday, Feb. 15th, 2015
2-3 PM
HOT SNAKES!