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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - vancouver-bc BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:VERNON - Indigenous Plants & Food Stories DTSTART:20260906T170000Z DTEND:20260906T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T182042Z UID:35604-1788688800-1788694200@naturekidsbc.ca CATEGORIES:education,family,food DESCRIPTION:Together\, we’ll learn about Indigenous plants\, share tradi tional foods\, and listen to the story of the Four Food Chiefs. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to connect with nature while learning a bout Indigenous knowledge\, food\, plants\, and stories. Please note that this event will include quite a bit of listening and storytelling\, so it is best suited to children ages 5–12 who are comfortable participating i n a quieter\, more focused activity. \nCome ready to listen\, learn\, expl ore\, and share! \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Sunday\, September 6th\nTime: 10 :00am – 11:30am\nLocation: Indigenous Gardens at Okanagan College Vernon (meet in front of the bridge)\n\nPlease register here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T182042Z URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/vernon-indigenous-plants-food-sto ries/ X-SOURCE-NAME:NatureKidsBC X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/find-a-club/vancouver-island/natureki ds-nanaimo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WILDROOTS - Edible Garden Project : Loutet Farm Visit DTSTART:20260917T180000Z DTEND:20260917T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T002410Z UID:35563-1789642800-1789646400@naturekidsbc.ca CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our next NatureKids BC WildRoots Home Lear ners Explorer Day! Please see details below: \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Thur sday\, September 17\, 2026\nTime: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (check-in at 10:45 AM)\nLocation: Loutet Farm | Edible Garden Project | North Shore Neighbor hood House\, 225 East 2nd Street\, North Vancouver\, BC\, V7L 1C4\nAccessi bility: Fully accessible by wheelchair.\n\nPlease bring water\, a snack\, and weather appropriate clothing. \nLoutet Farm is a 3/4 acre market garde n operated by the Edible Garden Project\, a program of North Shore Neighbo urhood House. The Farm took its fledgling steps in 2011 as the first urban farm on public parkland in the region\, and the first opportunity for tho se on the North Shore to participate in creating a local sustainable agric ultural system. It is a community hub that brings together hundreds of nei ghbours to get their hands dirty\, buy produce\, and celebrate food. \nLou tet Farm provides an outdoor classroom featuring hands-on farming experien ces to build childrens’ awareness of the impact our food can have on our health and the environment. It is a place for students to discover where nourishment can be found\, and connect to many different creatures along t he way. \nCome learn about urban agriculture at Loutet farm! \nPlease regi ster here. \n*Registration is limited and available on a first come\, firs t serve basis. All confirmed registrants will receive an email confirmatio n prior to the event. LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T002410Z URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/wildroots-edible-garden-project-l outet-farm-visit/ X-SOURCE-NAME:NatureKidsBC X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/find-a-club/vancouver-island/natureki ds-nanaimo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:VICTORIA- The Amazing World of Seaweeds! DTSTART:20260919T163000Z DTEND:20260919T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T001910Z UID:35656-1789810200-1789817400@naturekidsbc.ca CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, Sept. 19\, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.\, local seaweed expert Amanda Swinimer will introduce us to the amazing diversity of seawe eds found in our local waters. Amanda will share not only her love of seaw eeds\, but also her knowledge of seaweed science—including their incredi ble “superpowers”! \nAt our meet-up location (details below)\, we’ll see floating kelps and we’ll search the beach for seaweeds that have wa shed ashore. Did you know that some local seaweeds are edible and nutritio us\, including bull kelp\, sea lettuce\, and purple laver (nori)? Thanks t o Amanda’s personal collection of fresh seaweeds—hand-harvested from c lean waters—we’ll even have a chance to try some ourselves! \nAmanda i s the author of The Science and Spirit of Seaweed and The Science and S uperpowers of Seaweed: A Guide for Kids. She is also the owner and operat or of Dakini Tidal Wilds\, where she sustainably wild-harvests Pacific No rthwest seaweeds and shares her passion through educational programs and g uided seaweed tours. \nJoin us for this hands-on\, sensory field trip as we discover the fascinating seaweed treasures along our shoreline. This Ex plorer Day is recommended for families with children ages 5–12\, and the ir siblings. \nRegister here. \nWhen: Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\, 9: 30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (end time is approximate). \nMeeting Location: Jam es Bay\, approximately five blocks east of the Breakwater. The exact meeti ng location – with map – will be chosen closer to the meeting date in consideration of current conditions\, and will be sent to registered famil ies. \nParking: There is free parking along the water side of the street. \nTransit: Please refer to BC Transit Victoria Trip Planner. \nAccessib ility: This Explorer Day is not accessible for participants using strolle rs or other mobility devices\, as there are stairs leading to the beach an d rocky surfaces along the shoreline. \nWhat to bring:\n~Sturdy footwear a s we will be walking down to the beach over some driftwood and rocks.\n~Su nscreen\, hat\, rain gear\, depending on the weather. Layers are always go od.\n~Snacks and water. \nWashrooms: None right at the beach\, but there are public washrooms not too far away\, at Dallas Rd. and South Turner. \n Weather: We go rain or shine\; however\, we will cancel in the case of he avy rain. Registrants will receive an email a few days before the event to confirm details. \nLiability Waiver: Please read the attached NatureKids Liability Waiver that you will be asked to sign at the Explorer Day. Aman da will also have waivers to sign. \nPlease let me know if you have any qu estions. \nWe hope to see some of you there! LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T001910Z URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/victoria-the-amazing-world-of-sea weeds/ X-SOURCE-NAME:NatureKidsBC X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/find-a-club/vancouver-island/natureki ds-nanaimo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:VICTORIA- Predators of the Night! DTSTART:20260921T010000Z DTEND:20260921T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T182211Z UID:35691-1789927200-1789930800@naturekidsbc.ca CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:On September 20th from 6 – 7 PM\, we will take a wetland ev ening walk at King’s Pond\, Saanich\, with Nature Mentor Kay from Buil d-a-Brain. \nKay will guide us on an outdoor exploration of our local noct urnal neighbours. We’ll learn about adaptations and key features of owls \, bats and other night loving creatures. As well\, Kay will share how to identify signs of these nocturnal neighbours\, and see real example speci mens up close and personal. We’ll also discover how to help keep these flighted friends happy and healthy\, and maybe we’ll even spot a few of these creatures showing off their hunting skills! \nRecommended for ages 5 – 12 and their families. \nRegister here. \nWhen: Sunday\, September 20\, from 6 to 7 p.m. Please arrive around 5:50 to allow us all to sign th e waiver form and gather for our walk and talk. \nMeeting Location: King ’s Pond is situated within Cedar Hill Park. We’ll meet at the parking lot\, which is accessible at Queensbury Ave. and Ascot Drive. See attache d map. \nParking: There is a parking lot at Queensbury Ave. and Ascot Dri ve \nTransit: Please refer to BC Transit Victoria Trip Planner. \nWhat t o wear/bring: Please bring a headlamp or flashlight per person\, and dres s for the weather. \nAccessibility: The gravel trails are accessible for wheeled mobility devices\, although a bit uneven at some points. \nWeather : We go in light rain\, but will cancel in the event of heavy rain. \nLia bility Waiver: You will be asked to sign the attached waiver at the meet ing location. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182211Z URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/victoria-predators-of-the-night/ X-SOURCE-NAME:NatureKidsBC X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/find-a-club/vancouver-island/natureki ds-nanaimo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MERRITT- Gingers Trail and Grasslands Hike DTSTART:20260924T170000Z DTEND:20260924T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T182009Z UID:35681-1790244000-1790251200@naturekidsbc.ca CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and adventurous hike along the beautiful Gin gers Trail! Explore the grasslands\, discover local wildlife\, and enjoy t he fresh air with fellow nature lover families. Perfect for curious kids a nd families who love the outdoors. Bring your hiking boots\, lunch\, water and be ready to make some great memories! LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T182009Z URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/merritt-gingers-trail-and-grassla nds-hike/ X-SOURCE-NAME:NatureKidsBC X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/find-a-club/vancouver-island/natureki ds-nanaimo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:COMOX - Bird Watching At Lazo Marsh DTSTART:20260926T200000Z DTEND:20260926T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T002022Z UID:35599-1790427600-1790434800@naturekidsbc.ca CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join the Comox Valley NatureKids BC at Lazo Marsh for an after noon of bird watching! We will meet at the parking lot off Brent Road. Fro m there walking through the trails to the viewing area where we will be ab le to see man types wild birds. There is a clearing before the view area w here we will explore field guides and paint a bird house for you to take h ome. Jenn will share information on how to be a good bird ambassador and w hat do when you find an injured bird. We will have a limited amount of chi ldren’s binoculars (around 10) so if you have any please bring them. *Pl ease DO NOT bring food for the birds as we will have safe feed and go over what that looks like.* \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nLocation: Lazo Marsh (see photo in the G oogle Form)\n\nPlease register here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T002022Z URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/comox-bird-watching-at-lazo-marsh / X-SOURCE-NAME:NatureKidsBC X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/find-a-club/vancouver-island/natureki ds-nanaimo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:KAMLOOPS - Salute to the Sockeye! DTSTART:20260927T200000Z DTEND:20260927T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T002410Z UID:35571-1790514000-1790524800@naturekidsbc.ca CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Please come join us and the Salmon Arm Naturekids for the Salu te to the Sockeye Celebration. We’ll meet at the Tsutswecw Provincial Pa rk\, on the Squilax-Anglemont Rd\, for some celebration of all thing socke ye and help with stewardship activities like planting and weed pulling. \n Event Details\n\nDate: Sunday\, September 27\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 PM – 4:0 0 PM\nLocation: The Adams River Salmon Society (2300 Squilax – Anglemont Rd\, Lee Creek\, BC V0E 1M4)\n\nPlease email kamloops@naturekidsbc.ca to register. LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T002410Z URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/kamloops-salute-to-the-sockeye/ X-SOURCE-NAME:NatureKidsBC X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/find-a-club/vancouver-island/natureki ds-nanaimo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SALMON ARM - BC Rivers Day DTSTART:20260927T200000Z DTEND:20260927T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T001910Z UID:35666-1790514000-1790524800@naturekidsbc.ca CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:We would like to invite you to come to our annual planting and learning about salmon for BC Rivers day on September 27th. \nWe will gath er at The Adams River Salmon Society cabin in Tsutswecw Provincial park at 1pm. \nDirections: TARSS cabin \nWe will have a Welcome song by Tara Will ard (Neskonlith local) starting at 1pm. \nPlease bring gloves and a shovel if you have them\, but not required. \nAlso come dressed for planting and the weather.\nBring your own snacks and water as needed. \nThere is no ne ed to sign up or rsvp. \nWe will be prepared for lots of people 😉so bri ng a friend. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T001910Z URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/explorer-day/salmon-arm-bc-rivers-day/ X-SOURCE-NAME:NatureKidsBC X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturekidsbc.ca/find-a-club/vancouver-island/natureki ds-nanaimo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:VIRTUAL- Celebrate Bat Week DTSTART:20261029T000000Z DTEND:20261029T004500Z DTSTAMP:20260826T001910Z UID:35661-1793206800-1793209500@naturekidsbc.ca CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join a bat biologist with the BC Community Bat Program to lear n about why bats are so amazing. Why do bats sleep upside down? How can ba ts see mosquitoes and moths in the dark?  Are bats mice with wings?   D o vampire bats really exist?  Why are so many people scared of bats? \nG et your bat questions ready and get your bat facts straight before Hallowe en arrives! \nInformation on how to register coming soon. 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