Category Archives: NatureKids

NatureKids: Upcoming Explorer Days, March & April 2020

March 8: Seaside Treasures – We will go on a beach walk at Goose Spit Park to find and identify different beach items. Note: the time will be earlier than usual (11am to 1pm) to match with low tide times. More … Continue reading

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NatureKids Explorer Day Report – Fun in the Forest – Feb. 9, 2020

Hello NatureKids families!  What a refreshing afternoon in the Seal Bay Park forest. We learned how forests can be magical by providing us with many different things such as homes, food, jobs, products, clean water, and oxygen. Not only do … Continue reading

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Upcoming Walk: Sunday June 25th 2017, NatureKids Little River Park

Sunday, June 25 NatureKids  Little River Park, 9:30 am Meet at 9:30 am at park entrance on Wilkinson Road off Ellenor Road (near Comox to Powell River ferry terminal). This little park is rarely visited, except by the local residents. … Continue reading

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Nature Kids Explorer Day: Naturewalk with Luisa Richardson at Woodhus Slough, March 26th 2017

Comox Valley NatureKids The next Explorer Day will be on Sunday, March 26th, 1:00-3:00 pm at Woodhus Slough (meeting at Salmon Point). Our special guest for this walk is Luisa Richardson, a Campbell River naturalist who is very experienced at … Continue reading

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Nature Kids Explorer Day: Bird watching at Lazo Marsh, Jan 29th 2017

Happy New Year Nature Kids! Our next explorer day will be bird watching at Lazo Marsh in Comox on Sunday, January 29th at 1:00pm. Please bring a small snack and water bottle and come prepared for the weather. If you … Continue reading

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YNC Outing: beach clean-up at Kye Bay, Nov 20th 2016

Hello Nature Kids Families, Our next Explorer Day will be a beach clean-up at Kye Bay on Sunday, November 20th from 1:00-3:00pm. We will meet at the beach access near the end of Windslow Road (not at the playground). Please … Continue reading

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YNC Outing: Mushroom Walk William’s Beach Forest, Oct. 22nd 2016, 10:00 am

Hello Families, Our next Explorer Day will be a mushroom walk on Saturday, October 22nd from 10:00-12:00 at the William’s Beach Forest. This forest has a mix of mostly pine and Douglas-fir and it is a great place for fungi … Continue reading

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YNC Outing: Morrison Creek, Sept 18th 2016, 1pm

Hello Families, Our next Explorer Day will be on Sunday, September 18th from 1:00-3:00pm. Meet at the main parking lot of Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary School at 401 Willemar Avenue. We will play some interactive nature games, then take a … Continue reading

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YNC Outing: Nature House Miracle Beach, June 25th 2016, 2pm

Hello Families, Our next Explorer Day will be on Saturday, June 25, 2:00-3:30 pm and we will meet at the Nature House of Miracle Beach Provincial Park. We will be exploring the sandy beach at low tide. Children may like … Continue reading

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YNC Outing: MARS (Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society), May 29th 2016, 1pm

Hello Families, Our next Explorer Day will be on Sunday, May 29, 1:00 at the MARS (Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society) facility at 6817 Headquarters Road. Volunteer Rene Jorgenson has offered to introduce us to the MARS education owls and give … Continue reading

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