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Science in the Park – RDN Big Qualicum River Regional Trail
Englishman River Regional ParkExplore RDN parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s outreach educators. These all-ages parent participation free drop-in events will have you exploring your parks with nature hikes, explorations of local flora and fauna, science games and art projects. Spectacular Salmon Learn about the salmon lifecycle through crafts, gyotaku fish printing... Read more
Nanaimo Science @ Spawning Day Fundraiser (Nanaimo River Hatchery)
Nanaimo River Hatchery 2775 Rugby Road, Nanaimo, BCJoin us at the Nanaimo River Hatchery (2775 Rugby Road) on Sunday, November 6 from 10 am to 3 pm and enjoy salmon-themed activities, concession BBQ and salmon fry release (by donation). This event supports the hatchery with its operations and public programs.
FREE! Super Science Suppertime: Flight Edition!
Country Club Centre - Unit 2 (near Food Court) 3200 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC - British Columbia, CanadaIt’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Super Science Suppertime! Come explore the world of flight with Nanaimo Science! This free event features hands-on, drop-in activities for kids of all ages and their parents! Super Science Supper Time takes place in Unit 2, next to the Food Court, from 5pm to 8pm
Science in the Park – RDN Moorecroft Regional Park (Earth Day)
Moorecroft Regional Park (Nanoose Bay) 1563 Stewart Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC, CanadaExplore RDN parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s Outreach Educators. These all-ages parent participation drop-in events will have you exploring your parks with nature hikes, explorations of local flora and fauna, science games and art projects. Earth Day Learn about how you can protect the earth and about the... Read more
Nanaimo Science @ K-12 Educator Professional Development Workshop (Deep Bay Marine Field Station)
Deep Bay Marine Field StationSharing knowledge: Cross-curricular approaches to incorporating Place-Based content in the BC classroom Join us for an exciting, hands-on day of learning at VIU's Deep Bay Marine Field Station! There will be presentations from many organizations in and around the Vancouver Island community which will give an overview of the programs... Read more
Science in the Park – RDN Mount Benson Regional Park “Birds on Benson”
Mount Benson Regional ParkExplore RDN parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s Outreach Educators. These all-ages parent participation drop-in events will have you exploring your parks with nature hikes, explorations of local flora and fauna, science games and art projects. Birds on Benson Learn about the birds that make our parks home through... Read more
Nanaimo Science @ Qualicum Beach Family Day
Ravensong Community Playing FieldThe 45th annual Family Day will take place on May 28, 2023. Since 1976, Family Day has been sponsored by the Town of Qualicum Beach and organized by a group of dedicated volunteers. Held on the last Sunday of May, the event includes a pancake breakfast at the Civic Cente,... Read more
World Ocean Day 2023
Kinsmen Park, Departure Bay BeachCelebrate World Ocean Day with FREE programing and information sessions for students at Departure Bay Beach! 3x 15-minute sessions by advanced registration, starting a 9:00 AM on June 8th. SEAMOR Marine, a local Subsea Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) manufacturer, Nanaimo Science, a non-profit science education organization, and the City of... Read more
Family Fun Night with the City of Nanaimo
Moose Lodge #1052, 1356 Cranberry Avenue, Nanaimo, BC 1356 Cranberry Avenue, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaBring the whole family out for an evening of fun with Nanaimo Science, the City of Nanaimo and many others! FREE activities for children of all ages. 4:00 - 7:00 PM Departure Bay Kiwanis Park
Pacific Salmon Foundation – Science in the Park
Englishman River Regional ParkJoin us for a FREE Science in the Park session all about salmon! During this crucial time in their lifecycles, our rivers are seeing the return of salmon. Learn about these fish with hands-on science activities for the whole family. This special event is made possible thanks to funding from... Read more
Pacific Salmon Foundation – Science in the Park
Join us for a FREE Science in the Park session all about salmon! During this crucial time in their lifecycles, our rivers are seeing the return of salmon. Learn about these fish with hands-on science activities for the whole family. This special event is made possible thanks to funding from... Read more
Science in the Park – Morden Colliery
Morden Colliery Regional Trail (near the coal tipple)Join Nanaimo Science's Science in the Park team for this FREE program about the geology of Nanaimo and Vancouver Island, and the history of the coal industry that brought settlers to this space. Parent participation required
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