Sunday, April 11,  1 pm                                                      THE SECRET LIFE OF TREES

                                             

Leader: Laurie Kremsater, Professional Forester                    Location: Redwood Park, 17900 20^th Ave., Surrey

 

Learn amazing things about trees & forest ecology in a park that has trees from all over the world.  Our leader, Laurie, will also bring the gadgets she uses to measure trees, so we can be “foresters” too – a unique opportunity not to be missed!

 

Saturday, April 24,  1 pm                                                NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY

 

Leader: Al Grass                                                                      Location: Reifel Bird Sanctuary,  Delta

 

Learn nature photo tips from one of the best!  Bring your camera & also bring a printed copy of one of your own nature photos.  NOTE: Admission into the Sanctuary at the group rate is $2 for adults and $1 for kids aged 2 – 14.

 

Sunday, May 30,  1:30 pm                                              BUTTERFLIES & BOATMEN

 

Leader: Anthea Farr                                                              Location: Campbell Valley Park, 8^th Ave. entrance

 

We will look for butterflies in the butterfly garden, learn cool facts about butterflies & caterpillars, and then go for a nature walk to a hidden pond where we have a special permit to go dipping for aquatic insects. If there’s time, we’ll also look at the nature exhibits in the Visitors Centre. 

 

Saturday, June 26,  11 am – 2 pm                                  INDIAN ARM BOAT TRIP FOR AGES 8 & UP

 

Leader: Doug Swanston, Marine Biologist                              Location: Marine Education Centre, Port Moody

 

We will spend the first hour at the floating Marine Education Centre learning about ecology of the various sea critters in the touch tanks.  Then we will board the Oceanwatch vessel for our marine biology tour in the harbour and up Indian Arm.  We will see marine birds & mammals, First Nations Pictographs and plankton that will be collected as we go.

 NOTE: Cost is $20 per person (adult or child) and children must be 8 or older. Space is limited so register EARLY if you want to come.

 

Sept. 3 – Sept. 6                                                        ALICE LAKE WEEKEND CAMP

 

Leaders: Lynn & Anthea                                                        Location: Alice Lake Provincial Park (near Squamish)

 

Join us for our 5^th annual summer weekend camp!  This time it will be for 3 nights, with nature walks, stream dipping, nature games, arts & crafts, swimming, night walks, etc.  Families bring their own tent, RV or tent trailer, plus sleeping bags, camp stove, food, etc.  Subsidized cost is $30 per family.  Minimum age is 5 – no younger siblings please. 

NOTE: Onsite vehicle space is limited – register early if you want your vehicle near you!