Young Naturalists Observe and Conserve
Young  Naturalists' Club
Denman Island

CONTACT LEADERS FOR DETAILS ABOUT UPCOMING EXPLORER DAYS.

Pre-registration required for all events.

YNC Denman Island Leader

Elizabeth Chapman - 250-335-1698

e-mail:  malthousechapman@telus.net 

To take part in any Explorer Day, all participants must sign a waiver form available on the day.

 

Friends are welcome if space permits.  Any young naturalist 14 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure enough time for waiver signing and passport stamping.  Remember to bring your passport—fill it out in advance at home to make it easier for the Leaders to stamp it. 

Every time you complete a passport (attend 6 events), send the tickets to YNC in Vancouver and you will receive a certificate, a prize, and a new passport.  The prize for completing your second passport is a YNC cap.

All activities will take place rain or shine unless otherwise noted.  Please consider the weather and the activity, and wear appropriate clothing and shoes, including sunhats and sunscreen. Bring snacks and water.

Other items that might be useful are: magnifying glass, binoculars, sketch book and pencil, camera and field guides.

Starting times are firm out of courtesy to the Leader of the day. We regret that we cannot wait for those who are late.

Please stay with the Leader and let him/her know if you are leaving early.

Any time we travel on BC Ferries, tell the person at the ticket booth that your children are Young Naturalists.  They then travel for free.  (Adults and vehicles are still charged).  Just give your child's name, as the ticket-taker will have a current list of YNC members at the booth.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
 
Wildflower Walk at Helliwell Park on Hornby Island
When:   Saturday, May 8th
Where:   Plan on taking the 9:40 am ferry from Denman to Hornby and/or meet at the parking area of Helliwell Park at 10:15 am
Local Naturalist/Artist Andrew Fyson, a PhD in Botany and a talented photographer, will help us to learn about native flowers and plants that grow on our Islands, and share his knowledge of photography for those who are interested.  Please bring snacks and/or lunch and drinking water.
 
Upcoming Denman Conservancy Events:
 
Amphibian Pond and Beyond - April 17th, with Peter Karsten
Denman Forests and Climate Change - April 24th, with Hamish Kimmins. 
Walk to Tree Island - May 15th, with Andrew Fyson.
Medicinal Plants - May 24th, with Sheelagh Mackenzie. 
Low Tide Exploration -  June 12th, with John Tayless.