Wondrous Wetlands Wednesday, August 23 ,12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. What makes a wetland such a great place to enjoy and protect? Find out with hands-on exploration, pond dipping for live wetland creatures, crafts, microscopes and games. Admission by donation.
Predators of the Sky Wednesday, August 9, 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Birds of prey have amazing adaptations from keen eyesight to stealth and speed. Come find out more during this fabulous feathered event! Meet LIVE raptors from the Raptor center in Duncan, play games, make crafts, and even get the chance to examine an owl pellet. Admission by donation.
Reptile Day Wednesday, July 26, 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Join in our annual scaly celebration! Observe and interact with our fabulous reptile friends, play games, make crafts and get your face painted. Admission by donation.
Incredible Inverts Wednesday, July 12, 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. They’re creepy, they’re crawly and they’re cool. Explore with us the fascinating world of insects, spiders and other invertebrates. Hands-on exploration, live bugs, crafts and games. Admission by donation.
Join us for World Oceans Day 2017 at Esquimalt's Gorge Park! There will be performances, food trucks, free activites, a silent auction, and for the first time ever in Victoria, the PLYWOOD CUP CHALLENGE!
Come celebrate the ocean - the heart of our planet - and support the amazing initiatives in your community.
Rocky Point Bird Observatory offers classroom-based programs for Grades K – 7. These curriculum-linked programs connect science with local biodiversity as we bring dry specimens and replicas right into your classroom to offer hands-on learning experiences for students. All programs include an outdoor component on school grounds to further connect students with their local environment and foster a sense of curiosity of the natural world.
Breeding Birds Level 1: Biodiversity of Local Breeding Birds (K - 3)
Come celebrate our Watersheds with those who strive to restore and protect them. There will be activities, food, speakers, working watershed models, a photobooth, and more!!
Christmas in July - evening guided hike Tuesday, July 25, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Come share the magic of Christmas Hill during a fabulous evening guided hike. Stretch your limbs and listen to the chorus of birds while checking out the great view from a spectacular vantage point. You may even discover the legends of Christmas Hill. Suitable for families and children over 7 years. Bring a water bottle. Free but donations are greatly appreciated. Pre-registration required by calling 250-479-0211 after May 1.
