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.
Sunday, August 14, 2016 - 8:00am to Thursday, August 18, 2016 - 10:30pm
Member all along the Pacific Northwest come together annually to share ideas, collaborate, and learn more about hands-on education through our waterways. This year will be held in beautiful Metchosin along Pedder Bay, creating access to experience Earth's treasures first hand. This 4 day conference will include many workshops, all focusing on the over-arching theme of "One World-United by Water".
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 day to celebrate the oceans that surround us, educate people of the diversity of marine life in the Salish Sea, Victoria's Inner Harbour and Fisherman's Wharf, and show how making small changes in our everyday life can add up to a big difference to the planet. Funds raised support local conservation projects and green initiatives at Fisherman’s Wharf. Don’t miss all the fun activities including a scavenger hunt, Sammy the Seal, face painting, First Nations traditional dancers, silent auction and more!
Come spend the day in the park in the name of our Oceans! Look forward to games, arts and crafts, food truck, live music, exhibitor tables with partnering organizations, and interpretive nature walks. Fun for the whole family!! Refreshments will be available through the Nature House. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 11:00am to Sunday, May 15, 2016 - 3:00pm
World Fisheries Trust is teaming up with Hillside Shopping Centre and our community partners to bring you a weekend of Ocean Science at Hillside Mall's Ocean Wall as part of Science Odyssey! Over the weekend, we will be showcasing the amazing efforts being done in our community to protect our oceans and waterways!
