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SUMMARY:Nanaimo Science @ Qualicum Beach Family Day
DESCRIPTION:The 45th annual Family Day will take place on May 28\, 2023. \nSince 1976\, Family Day has been sponsored by the Town of Qualicum Beach and organized by a group of dedicated volunteers. \nHeld on the last Sunday of May\, the event includes a pancake breakfast at the Civic Cente\, a street parade down Second Avenue\, and an afternoon of activities\, entertainment\, and food at the Community Playing Field. The day then wraps up with a free swim at Ravensong. \nThe generous support of the many volunteers\, community partners and participants have made Family Day a success for over 4 decades. We look forward to seeing you all for a great day on May 28\, 2023!
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/nanaimo-science-qualicum-beach-family-day/
LOCATION:Ravensong Community Playing Field
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230513T140000
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SUMMARY:Science in the Park - RDN Mount Benson Regional Park "Birds on Benson"
DESCRIPTION:Explore 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.\nBirds on Benson\nLearn about the birds that make our parks home through interactive activities.
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/science-in-the-park-rdn-mount-benson-regional-park-birds-on-benson/
LOCATION:Mount Benson Regional Park
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230428T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20230405T205436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T205436Z
UID:2469-1682674200-1682697600@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:Nanaimo Science @ K-12 Educator Professional Development Workshop (Deep Bay Marine Field Station)
DESCRIPTION:Sharing knowledge: Cross-curricular approaches to incorporating Place-Based content in the BC classroom \n\nJoin 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 they offer for K-12 students. Some organizations will give hands-on demonstrations of some of their favourite classroom activities!\n\nNanaimo Science is pleased to be presenting at this workshop – we will be sharing our pedagogical approach\, detail the various programs we offer\, and share a few quick activities with participants to take back to the classroom.
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/nanaimo-science-k-12-educator-professional-development-workshop-deep-bay-marine-field-station/
LOCATION:Deep Bay Marine Field Station
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20230405T204601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T204828Z
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SUMMARY:Science in the Park - RDN Moorecroft Regional Park (Earth Day)
DESCRIPTION:Explore 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.\n\nEarth Day\nLearn about how you can protect the earth and about the biodiversity of Moorecroft Regional Park.
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/science-in-the-park-rdn-moorecroft-regional-park-earth-day/
LOCATION:Moorecroft Regional Park (Nanoose Bay)\, 1563 Stewart Rd\, Nanoose Bay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T004109Z
UID:2482-1682103600-1682107200@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:Science of... Creative Circuits!
DESCRIPTION:Can you merge science and art? Absolutely! \nMeet Sheri\, a fabulous Stampin’ Up demonstrator and creative card maker!  Sheri will be leading us through a beautiful light-up card that would make a wonderful Mothers’ Day or Father’s Day card\, or to mark any occasion! \nNanaimo Science will be preparing you with some circuit activities so that creating your card will be fun and easy! \nAll supplies will be provided. \nThis event is intended for families to take part in with adults present\, or for adults on their own!  Best for children ages 7+ with a participating adult. \nImportant registration details: \n\nRegistration is based on making one (1) card.\nParticipants may work in pairs or alone to create the card.\nA maximum of two people (two adults *or* one child and one adult) can share making a card. \nSome elements can be customized by participants so that if multiple members in a family are attending\, they will have slightly different cards to take home.
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/science-of-creative-circuits/
LOCATION:Country Club Centre – Unit 2 (near Food Court)\, 3200 Island Highway North\, Nanaimo\, BC - British Columbia\, V9T 1W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221202T200000
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CREATED:20221108T190555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T190736Z
UID:2289-1670000400-1670011200@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:Date Night - Building Bonanza
DESCRIPTION:Parents – enjoy a quiet night out while kids have fun at Nanaimo Science! \nChildren ages 6-12 \nSchedule: \n\nCheck-in/Drop-off: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n\nFree play (Keva blocks\, PlusPlus) & dinner from home.\n\n\nScience activities 6:00 – 8:00 PM\n\nKids will enjoy designing and building at different stations\, learning how to modify their designs and work as a team.  Activities will include Rube Goldberg machines\, marble walls\, wind tunnels\, and more!\nFor kids needing a break\, we will have a short movie on in one section of our space to relax in starting around 7:00 PM\n\n\nPick-up time: 8:00 PM\n\nPlease pack a dinner for your children!  We will have a small bag of (microwaved-popped) popcorn at the end of the night for children. \nChildren may be picked-up earlier if desired.
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/date-night-building-bonanza/
LOCATION:Country Club Centre – Unit 2 (near Food Court)\, 3200 Island Highway North\, Nanaimo\, BC - British Columbia\, V9T 1W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221127T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221127T110000
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CREATED:20221108T190122Z
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UID:2284-1669541400-1669546800@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:Nanaimo Science @ Breakfast with Santa! (Country Club Centre)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, Nov. 27th for our 15th Annual Breakfast with Santa from 9:30 am to 11 am!  Christmas Crafts\, Strolling Minstrels\, Santa\, delicious breakfast and “Winter Wonderland” activities with Nanaimo Science! \nThis event supports the Nanaimo Child Development Centre
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/nanaimo-science-breakfast-with-santa-country-club-centre/
LOCATION:Country Club Centre – Unit 2 (near Food Court)\, 3200 Island Highway North\, Nanaimo\, BC - British Columbia\, V9T 1W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20221108T184908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T185014Z
UID:2279-1668790800-1668801600@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:FREE! Super Science Suppertime: Flight Edition!
DESCRIPTION:It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Super Science Suppertime! \nCome 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! \nSuper Science Supper Time takes place in Unit 2\, next to the Food Court\, from 5pm to 8pm
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/free-super-science-suppertime-flight-edition/
LOCATION:Country Club Centre – Unit 2 (near Food Court)\, 3200 Island Highway North\, Nanaimo\, BC - British Columbia\, V9T 1W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20221108T185747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T190226Z
UID:2281-1667728800-1667746800@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:Nanaimo Science @ Spawning Day Fundraiser (Nanaimo River Hatchery)
DESCRIPTION:Join 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). \nThis event supports the hatchery with its operations and public programs.
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/nanaimo-science-spawning-day-fundraiser-nanaimo-river-hatchery/
LOCATION:Nanaimo River Hatchery\, 2775 Rugby Road\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9X 1T2
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20220906T232924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T190300Z
UID:2255-1667646000-1667656800@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:Science in the Park - RDN Big Qualicum River Regional Trail
DESCRIPTION:Explore 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. \nSpectacular Salmon\nLearn about the salmon lifecycle through crafts\, gyotaku fish printing and discussion of species\, anatomy and more.\nBig Qualicum River Regional Trail
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/science-in-the-park-rdn-big-qualicum-river-regional-trail/
LOCATION:Englishman River Regional Park
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221015T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20220906T232721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T233250Z
UID:2251-1665831600-1665842400@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:Science in the Park - RDN Englishman River Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:Explore 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. \nMarvelous Mushrooms\nLearn about decomposers and mycology: learn the mushroom anatomy\, how to identify some different mushrooms and take a closer look with a microscope.\nEnglishman River Regional Park – Allsbrook Rd
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/science-in-the-park-rdn-englishman-river-regional-park/
LOCATION:Englishman River Regional Park
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221007T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20220906T231005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T231906Z
UID:2240-1665162000-1665172800@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:FREE! Super Science Suppertime: Glow in the Dark Edition
DESCRIPTION:Night time is the right time for glow in the dark fun! Explore fluorescence\, light\, and colour mixing. Plus physics\, chemistry activities\, and kids get to take home some glow in the dark slime\, too! All ages\, parent participation required
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/free-super-science-suppertime-glow-in-the-dark-edition/
LOCATION:Country Club Centre – Unit 2 (near Food Court)\, 3200 Island Highway North\, Nanaimo\, BC - British Columbia\, V9T 1W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20220906T232204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T235303Z
UID:2247-1664103600-1664118000@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:Nanaimo Science @ World Rivers Day (Bowen Park)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Bowen Park\, in the lower picnic shelter on Sunday\, September 25 from 11 am to 3 pm and enjoy FREE entertainment\, community booths and activities.
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/nanaimo-science-world-rivers-day-bowen-park/
LOCATION:Bowen Park (lower playground)\, 500 Bowen Road\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20220906T231704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T235834Z
UID:2242-1664028000-1664035200@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:Nanaimo Science @ VIRL Harbourfront "Full STEAM Ahead" Science Literacy Day
DESCRIPTION:It’s Science Literacy Week 2022 and we are celebrating with VIRL and local author Lindsay Ford! \nJoin us for an afternoon of learning and exciting scientific exploration and discovery!
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/nanaimo-science-virl-harbourfront-full-steam-ahead-science-literacy-day/
LOCATION:Creativity Commons – Nanaimo Harbourfront Library\, 90 Commercial Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220916T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20220906T230659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T231931Z
UID:2237-1663347600-1663358400@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:FREE! Super Science Suppertime: Rube Goldberg edition
DESCRIPTION:This drop-in program features fun\, Rube Goldberg creations\, marble wall creations\, wind tunnel fun\, and more! All ages\, parent participation required.
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/free-super-science-suppertime-rube-goldberg-edition/
LOCATION:Country Club Centre – Unit 2 (near Food Court)\, 3200 Island Highway North\, Nanaimo\, BC - British Columbia\, V9T 1W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220820T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220820T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20220801T183659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T183823Z
UID:2149-1661007600-1661013000@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:Science of Exotic Pets - with C & J Critter Company
DESCRIPTION:Our good friends at C & J Critter Company will be joining us for a fun and educational session all about unique creatures that most people wouldn’t think of first when thinking of pets! \nMeet Chad & Jessica\, the owners of our C & J Critter Company\, and all their amazing animals!  Jessica and Chad will be showing their various creatures\, sharing information about each species\, and even give families a chance to touch or hold some of these very special animals! \nNanaimo Science will be sharing activities about animals too – kids and adults will check out X-rays of some of these animals and look at a snake shed under a microscope.  Kids can also try to build their own exoskeleton\, or enjoy other critter-related crafts! \nThis event is intended for families to take part in with adults present\, or for adults on their own!  This event is best suited for children ages 5+!
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/science-of-exotic-pets-with-c-j-critter-company/
LOCATION:BC - British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20220529T220256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T220324Z
UID:2033-1656154800-1656165600@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:RDN presents Science in the Park: Moorecroft Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:Explore RDN parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s outreach educators! These 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. Learn about the animals\, birds\, insects and aquatic life that call Moorecroft Regional Park home.\nFree drop-in science activities for children of all ages with their families!\nThis event is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Regional District of Nanaimo!
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/rdn-presents-science-in-the-park-moorecroft-regional-park/
LOCATION:Moorecroft Regional Park (Nanoose Bay)\, 1563 Stewart Rd\, Nanoose Bay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220608T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20220529T221034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T222153Z
UID:2040-1654678800-1654686000@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:World Oceans Day workshops with SEAMOR Marine
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Ocean Day with free programing and information sessions for students at Departure Bay Beach! \nWednesday\, June 8th\, 20223 \n30-minute sessions by registration starting a 9:00 AM \nKinsmen Park (near the Kin Hut at Departure Bay Beach) \nSEAMOR Marine\, a local Subsea Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) manufacturer\, and Nanaimo Science\, a non-profit science education organization\, have partnered up to provide this special day of free educational programming and hands-on activities for students. \n“Ocean Cleanups” \nDuring each 30-minute presentation block SEAMOR Marine will have an ROV on display\, and share information about how ROVs remove “ghost gear” (abandoned\, lost\, or discarded fishing gear) from our oceans\, and the home-grown technology of the ROVs designed and fabricated by our Nanaimo-based company. \nNanaimo Science will have educational displays about ocean litter\, microplastics\, and hands-on activities for students to learn about the challenges of ocean pollution on animals and marine habitats. \nWe have eight (8) presentation blocks available (1 class per slot) – bookings for presentation blocks are on a first-come first-served basis. We expect them to fill up quickly! \nPlease email marketing@seamor.com to reserve your class’ spot! \nPlease note transportation to the beach is not provided.
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/world-oceans-day-workshop-with-seamor-marine/
LOCATION:Kinsmen Park\, Departure Bay Beach
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220603T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20220529T215848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T215848Z
UID:2031-1654275600-1654286400@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:Date Night!
DESCRIPTION:Parents – enjoy a quiet night out while kids have fun at Nanaimo Science! \nChildren ages 6-12 \nSchedule: \n\nCheck-in/Drop-off: 5:00 PM\nFree play (Keva blocks\, PlusPlus)\nPizza dinner 5:30 PM\nScience activities 6:00 – 7:00 PM\n“Ready\, set\, ROLL!:” Kids will explore the wheel\, a simple machine that can really get around!  They’ll build vehicles out of LEGO and other supplies and\, test out how friction impedes movement.  Cars can race against each other or take part in durability test with different obstacles for those who prefer solo challenges!\nFree play\nPick-up time: 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM\n\nEach child will receive 2 small pieces of cheese pizza and a juice box as part of this program.  We encourage families to send their kids with additional food/snacks to round out their meal (veggie sticks\, fruit\, yogurt)\, and a water bottle\, or\, if there are food intolerances/allergies to the food provided\, a complete dinner for your child.  Sorry\, we cannot provide alternatives for individual children. \nChildren may be picked-up earlier if desired.
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/date-night/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Science\, 3200 North Island Highway\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9T 1W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20210609T213646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T213646Z
UID:1625-1629367200-1629374400@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:Science in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Come EXPLORE local parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s outreach educators this summer! Explore Nanaimo’s diverse habitats with nature hikes\, explorations of local flora and fauna\, science games & art projects. No registration needed but we will have a contact tracing sheet to sign in with. \n\nJuly 6-8th at Departure Bay Beach\nJuly 13-15th at Harewood Centennial Park\nJuly 20-22nd at Loudon Park @ Long Lake\nJuly 27-29th at Deverill Square Gyro 2 Park\nAugust 3-5th at Pipers Lagoon Park\nAugust 10-12th at Elaine Hamilton Park/ Richards Marsh\nAugust 17-19th at Bowen Park (meet by the duck pond)
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/science-in-the-park-21/
LOCATION:BC - British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T213635Z
UID:1623-1629280800-1629288000@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:Science in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Come EXPLORE local parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s outreach educators this summer! Explore Nanaimo’s diverse habitats with nature hikes\, explorations of local flora and fauna\, science games & art projects. No registration needed but we will have a contact tracing sheet to sign in with. \n\nJuly 6-8th at Departure Bay Beach\nJuly 13-15th at Harewood Centennial Park\nJuly 20-22nd at Loudon Park @ Long Lake\nJuly 27-29th at Deverill Square Gyro 2 Park\nAugust 3-5th at Pipers Lagoon Park\nAugust 10-12th at Elaine Hamilton Park/ Richards Marsh\nAugust 17-19th at Bowen Park (meet by the duck pond)
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/science-in-the-park-20/
LOCATION:BC - British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20210609T213621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T213621Z
UID:1621-1629194400-1629201600@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:Science in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Come EXPLORE local parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s outreach educators this summer! Explore Nanaimo’s diverse habitats with nature hikes\, explorations of local flora and fauna\, science games & art projects. No registration needed but we will have a contact tracing sheet to sign in with. \n\nJuly 6-8th at Departure Bay Beach\nJuly 13-15th at Harewood Centennial Park\nJuly 20-22nd at Loudon Park @ Long Lake\nJuly 27-29th at Deverill Square Gyro 2 Park\nAugust 3-5th at Pipers Lagoon Park\nAugust 10-12th at Elaine Hamilton Park/ Richards Marsh\nAugust 17-19th at Bowen Park (meet by the duck pond)
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/science-in-the-park-19/
LOCATION:BC - British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20210609T213556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T213556Z
UID:1619-1628762400-1628769600@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:Science in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Come EXPLORE local parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s outreach educators this summer! Explore Nanaimo’s diverse habitats with nature hikes\, explorations of local flora and fauna\, science games & art projects. No registration needed but we will have a contact tracing sheet to sign in with. \n\nJuly 6-8th at Departure Bay Beach\nJuly 13-15th at Harewood Centennial Park\nJuly 20-22nd at Loudon Park @ Long Lake\nJuly 27-29th at Deverill Square Gyro 2 Park\nAugust 3-5th at Pipers Lagoon Park\nAugust 10-12th at Elaine Hamilton Park/ Richards Marsh\nAugust 17-19th at Bowen Park (meet by the duck pond)
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/science-in-the-park-18/
LOCATION:BC - British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20210609T213539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T213539Z
UID:1617-1628676000-1628683200@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:Science in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Come EXPLORE local parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s outreach educators this summer! Explore Nanaimo’s diverse habitats with nature hikes\, explorations of local flora and fauna\, science games & art projects. No registration needed but we will have a contact tracing sheet to sign in with. \n\nJuly 6-8th at Departure Bay Beach\nJuly 13-15th at Harewood Centennial Park\nJuly 20-22nd at Loudon Park @ Long Lake\nJuly 27-29th at Deverill Square Gyro 2 Park\nAugust 3-5th at Pipers Lagoon Park\nAugust 10-12th at Elaine Hamilton Park/ Richards Marsh\nAugust 17-19th at Bowen Park (meet by the duck pond)
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/science-in-the-park-17/
LOCATION:BC - British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20210609T213520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T213520Z
UID:1615-1628589600-1628596800@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:Science in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Come EXPLORE local parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s outreach educators this summer! Explore Nanaimo’s diverse habitats with nature hikes\, explorations of local flora and fauna\, science games & art projects. No registration needed but we will have a contact tracing sheet to sign in with. \n\nJuly 6-8th at Departure Bay Beach\nJuly 13-15th at Harewood Centennial Park\nJuly 20-22nd at Loudon Park @ Long Lake\nJuly 27-29th at Deverill Square Gyro 2 Park\nAugust 3-5th at Pipers Lagoon Park\nAugust 10-12th at Elaine Hamilton Park/ Richards Marsh\nAugust 17-19th at Bowen Park (meet by the duck pond)
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/science-in-the-park-16/
LOCATION:BC - British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20210609T213454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T213454Z
UID:1613-1628157600-1628164800@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:Science in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Come EXPLORE local parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s outreach educators this summer! Explore Nanaimo’s diverse habitats with nature hikes\, explorations of local flora and fauna\, science games & art projects. No registration needed but we will have a contact tracing sheet to sign in with. \n\nJuly 6-8th at Departure Bay Beach\nJuly 13-15th at Harewood Centennial Park\nJuly 20-22nd at Loudon Park @ Long Lake\nJuly 27-29th at Deverill Square Gyro 2 Park\nAugust 3-5th at Pipers Lagoon Park\nAugust 10-12th at Elaine Hamilton Park/ Richards Marsh\nAugust 17-19th at Bowen Park (meet by the duck pond)
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/science-in-the-park-15/
LOCATION:BC - British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210804T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20210609T213442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T213442Z
UID:1611-1628071200-1628078400@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:Science in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Come EXPLORE local parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s outreach educators this summer! Explore Nanaimo’s diverse habitats with nature hikes\, explorations of local flora and fauna\, science games & art projects. No registration needed but we will have a contact tracing sheet to sign in with. \n\nJuly 6-8th at Departure Bay Beach\nJuly 13-15th at Harewood Centennial Park\nJuly 20-22nd at Loudon Park @ Long Lake\nJuly 27-29th at Deverill Square Gyro 2 Park\nAugust 3-5th at Pipers Lagoon Park\nAugust 10-12th at Elaine Hamilton Park/ Richards Marsh\nAugust 17-19th at Bowen Park (meet by the duck pond)
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/science-in-the-park-14/
LOCATION:BC - British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20210609T213428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T213428Z
UID:1609-1627984800-1627992000@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:Science in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Come EXPLORE local parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s outreach educators this summer! Explore Nanaimo’s diverse habitats with nature hikes\, explorations of local flora and fauna\, science games & art projects. No registration needed but we will have a contact tracing sheet to sign in with. \n\nJuly 6-8th at Departure Bay Beach\nJuly 13-15th at Harewood Centennial Park\nJuly 20-22nd at Loudon Park @ Long Lake\nJuly 27-29th at Deverill Square Gyro 2 Park\nAugust 3-5th at Pipers Lagoon Park\nAugust 10-12th at Elaine Hamilton Park/ Richards Marsh\nAugust 17-19th at Bowen Park (meet by the duck pond)
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/science-in-the-park-13/
LOCATION:BC - British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210729T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20210609T213140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T213140Z
UID:1606-1627552800-1627560000@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:Science in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Come EXPLORE local parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s outreach educators this summer! Explore Nanaimo’s diverse habitats with nature hikes\, explorations of local flora and fauna\, science games & art projects. No registration needed but we will have a contact tracing sheet to sign in with. \n\nJuly 6-8th at Departure Bay Beach\nJuly 13-15th at Harewood Centennial Park\nJuly 20-22nd at Loudon Park @ Long Lake\nJuly 27-29th at Deverill Square Gyro 2 Park\nAugust 3-5th at Pipers Lagoon Park\nAugust 10-12th at Elaine Hamilton Park/ Richards Marsh\nAugust 17-19th at Bowen Park (meet by the duck pond)
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/science-in-the-park-12/
LOCATION:BC - British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T011136
CREATED:20210609T213122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T213122Z
UID:1604-1627466400-1627473600@nanaimoscience.org
SUMMARY:Science in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Come EXPLORE local parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s outreach educators this summer! Explore Nanaimo’s diverse habitats with nature hikes\, explorations of local flora and fauna\, science games & art projects. No registration needed but we will have a contact tracing sheet to sign in with. \n\nJuly 6-8th at Departure Bay Beach\nJuly 13-15th at Harewood Centennial Park\nJuly 20-22nd at Loudon Park @ Long Lake\nJuly 27-29th at Deverill Square Gyro 2 Park\nAugust 3-5th at Pipers Lagoon Park\nAugust 10-12th at Elaine Hamilton Park/ Richards Marsh\nAugust 17-19th at Bowen Park (meet by the duck pond)
URL:https://nanaimoscience.org/event/science-in-the-park-11/
LOCATION:BC - British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
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