Children’s Programs – Spring 2023
Treetop Tales
Join us for stories in the forest on the first and third Fridays of the month from 11:00 am to 11:30 am. Suitable for ages 2 and up, with an adult. By donation.
Please stay home if you’re not feeling well.
Our upcoming Treetop Tales dates are June 2 & 11 and July 7 & 21.
What The Seal Saw
Special Treetop Tales Event!
Friday, July 7 from 11:00 am to 11:30 am
Join local author Sherry McMillan to hear her story ‘What The Seal Saw’ and get your copy signed (available in our sustainable gift shop). Make a craft and go behind-the-scenes on the writing and illustration process!
Discovery Days – Spring Session – FULL
Join us on a family adventure in the forest! Discovery Days programs are for families with children ages 3-8. You’ll enjoy a forest walk, story, and hands-on activities as you learn about local plants and animals.
Full refunds are available before March 4, no partial refunds are available. Registration full.
Scurrying Squirrels
Saturday, June 10 from 1-3 pm
Squirrels are everywhere – gliding from tree to tree and hiding cones underground. Learn about these fluffy tree climbers and seed-munchers!
Imagine and Explore
During these adult-participation programs, you’ll explore part of Lynn Canyon Park and enjoy learning about local plants and animals, both big and small. Each program incorporates a walk, a story, and a simple craft to take home. For families with children ages 3 to 8.
Cost per child is $11.50. Registration coming soon. Full refunds are available up until 2 weeks before each program.
These programs are for families with children ages 5 to 13. Children must be accompanied by an adult. You are welcome to register for a complimentary NatureKids to try it out – then you must become a member of NatureKids BC.
Bird Banding
Saturday, June 10 from 7 – 9 am
VARC Banding Station, Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam
Join the Vancouver Avian Research Centre for a morning of learning about the science behind bird banding. Watch them as they band the migratory birds at Colony Farm. Please consider bringing a donation for VARC.
This event will be canceled if the Probability of Precipitation is too high, as rain is stressful for the birds. Our rain date is June 11th.