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Homeschool Science

This series of four 2-hour classes are for home-schooled children aged 7 to 10 years. We provide nature-themed programs with games, discovery and activities which encourage science-based learning while socializing with other home learners.

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Reptile Day

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019 -
12:00pm to 3:00pm

Join in the fun of this popular annual celebration of our scaly friends. Featuring lots of live reptiles, crafts, games and more.

Admission by donation
$5 per person suggested

Big & Little

These fun and interactive natured themed programs include hands-on discovery, an outside stroll, a story and a craft.

For 3 to 5 year olds and their adult friend

Tuesdays 10:00 to 11:30pm

July 9   Terrific TurtlesJuly 16   Daring Dragonflies July 23   Dabbling DucksAugust 6   Busy Beavers August 13 Wild WoodpeckersAugust 20 Slithering Snakes Members    $16.20 per adult/child pair / $5.40 for each additional child Non-Members  $18/pair and / $6 additional child

 

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Biology Buddies

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. For naturalists 4 to 6 years old

Session #1 May 1, 8, 15, 22  Themes: Insects, Great to be green (plants), Snakes, Hummingbirds

Session #2 June 5, 12, 19, 26  Themes: Beavers, Egg-cellent adventures, Ladybugs, Marshes

Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am OR 1:00 - 3:00pm

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Spring Break Fossil Fair

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Saturday, March 23, 2019 - 10:00am

Fossil FairSat & Sun March 23 & 24 – drop in event, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Who lived here millions of years ago? Dinosaurs, trilobites, ammonites, enormous clams and sharks lived in the ancient tropical coral seas and palm tree forests that covered Vancouver Island. Paleontologists will share their personal fossil discoveries including many from this past year. Bring your family and your own fossils for identification.

Grossology at Swan Lake

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Sunday, October 29, 2017 - 12:00pm

Grossology

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.

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