River Basin Days is a monthly series of outdoor public programs geared toward families.  Our staff will guide you through 1-hour of activities, experiments, and art projects as we learn about the biodiversity of the Fraser River. January 11: Winter Weather Wonders When: January 11, 2025 Time: 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Have you ever wondered about the plants and animals that surround you every day? How do they move? What do they eat? How do they grow? The first Saturday of each month, the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is hosting NatureClub events looking at everything from creepy crawlies to the
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OWL offers guided tours for the public to come see many of their Permanent Residents (hours are listed below). You will learn how they came to be at the facility, the jobs they perform at the centre, and about the different species of raptors you can find in British Columbia.
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Grab your lanterns and head for a family-friendly walk through the forest. Kids can get crafty and make their own lanterns, enjoy a story and explore nature. Lantern Walk in the Forest When: February 24, 2024 Time: 3pm-5pm Location: Mossom Creek Hatchery Address: 12 Mossom Creek Drive, Port Moody Website: www.eventbrite.ca

Fall in love with the diversity of life as you explore 20,000 square feet of exhibits, visit the Allan Yap Teaching Lab, and stare through the jaws of the largest creature ever to live on Earth—the blue whale. The museum puts UBC’s natural history collections, with more than two million
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The Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre has informative, interactive displays about the plants and animals of the temperate rainforest and environmental issues. There’s a kids exploratorium and tons of interactive displays. Best of all? This attraction is by donation ($2 suggested) so it won’t break the bank! Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre 
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Taking place on the last Saturday of every month, Super Saturdays is a series of public programs geared towards families. There are lots of activities that explore different features of the Fraser River, from its booming economy to its diverse ecosystem! This month we’re headed underwater to take a look
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I’m not sure what inspired me to take the plunge and publicly declare that my family was taking on this challenge with our kids for 2023. Maybe it was the result of post-holiday cabin fever, or maybe it was because deep down I know that being outside is best for
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Burnaby Regional Parks is offering a guided, Pokemon-themed nature walk using the iNaturalist app! Explore the park and identify birds and wildlife that are active this time of year. Pokemon Nature Walk When: Sunday, October 16, 2022 Time: 12:00-3:00pm Where: Burnaby Lake Park Address: 4519 Piper Ave, Burnaby Website: www.BurnabyLakePark.ca

Join the Port of Vancouver and the Maritime Museum in celebrating World Maritime Day with live performances, events, activities for kids and a boat parade! World Maritime Day When: Saturday, October 1, 2022 Time: 12pm-5pm Where: North Point and West promenade of Canada Place Address: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver Website:www.portvancouver.com