What makes a wetland such a great place to enjoy and protect? Join in the discovery with hands-on exploration, pond dipping for live wetland creatures, crafts, games and more!
Fearsome flyers or pest control experts? Join us for some hands-on discovery, games and crafts featuring the only true flying mammal on earth. All ages welcome.Admission by donation. Suggested $5 per person
Some dabble on the water, some dive for food below! Through games, crafts, and activities, we’ll explore the amazing adaptations of ducks, where and why they migrate, and discover who’s who in the duck world.
Sunday, November 26, 12 noon to 3 pm – drop in anytime
Join us as we celebrate all the members of the Deer family with Deer Bingo, deer crafts, deer games, and lots of touchable deer items. If you want to learn how to keep deer out of your garden and what to do about Victoria’s deer ‘issue’, you’re out-of-luck; we don’t have any new answers. But if you want to have some nature fun and learn about who’s who in the deer world, we can help!
Sunday, October 29, 12 noon to 3 pm – drop in anytime Admission by donation
Are you oozing to learn about the disgusting science of animal grossology? Explore slug slime, owl barf and even the scoop on poop. Then check out worms, slugs, snakes, spiders & more as you learn about the secret world of the revolting.
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.
