Our Biology Buddies nature classes focus on the natural wonders around Swan Lake. Each class has a different nature theme, which we interpret through games, stories, crafts and an outside ramble. A joyful nature experience is always our goal.
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)
We are excited to announce that the educators from World Fisheries Trust have partnered with the Robert Bateman Centre to create a unique education program available only this fall. Our "Watershed StewARTship" program brings students to the Gorge Waterway Nature House to connect with nature through visual art and creative expression.
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.
Friday, July 28, 8 pm to 9:30 pm OR Friday, August 25, 8 pm to 9:30 pm Check out the nightlife of Swan Lake! Sharpen your senses to look for owls, bats and other nighttime creatures. Using a grab bag of tricks we’ll discover how these animals are adapted to their nocturnal life. Suitable for families with children over 6 years. $4 each for Members / $6 each Non-Members.
Pre-registration required by calling 250-479-0211 after May 1.
- a drop-off program for kids 7 to 10 years old A series of 2-hour classes on Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Each class explores a different nature theme through activities, hikes, experiments and more.
July 7 - Magical Marsh July 14 - Hanging with Herptiles July 21 - Geological Journey July 28 - Wondrous Water
– a drop-off program for French Immersion nature enthusiasts 5 to 7 years old This series of four 2-hour classes are for children aged 5 to 7 years who are learning French. Each class features a different nature theme offering discovery, play, and lots of outdoor fun!
Semaine 1/Week 1 - Animal & Plant Movement/Le Movement
Big & Little - for 3 to 5-year-olds and their adult friend
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
These fun and interactive programs include hands-on discovery, an outside ramble, a story and a craft.
July 11 - Lovely Ladybugs July 18 - Awesome Amphibians July 25 - Terrific Turtles August 1 - Outstanding Owls August 8 - Busy Beavers August 15 - Super Snakes
Our team offers environmental education programs for grade k-8 classrooms across B.C. We visit over 150 classes a year, prioritizing wait-listed classes the following school year. All of our programs are free-of-cost. We encourage a suggested donation of $50.00 per classroom to help us keep this incredible program up and running!
Grades K/1 1.5 hours $125+GST per class up to 25 students, $5/additional Senses, observations, local plants & animals, compare/describe Bodacious Bugs! What’s a bug? Find out as we inspect the insects of the area and learn some nifty sampling and ID techniques. Slug Shuffle Join us as we “break-it-down” with one of our favourite decomposers– the slug!
