Pacific Salmon Foundation – Science in the Park

Englishman River Regional 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

FREE!

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

FREE

Nanaimo Science @ Nanaimo River Hatchery Spawning Day Fundraiser

Nanaimo River Hatchery 2775 Rugby Road, Nanaimo, BC

We will be at the Nanaimo River Hatchery supporting their annual fundraiser, "Spawning Day"! This is a great event for the whole family! Entry is by donation, and cash will also be helpful for the salmon BBQ, or for kids to "buy" a fry (young salmon) to release down the... Read more

Nanaimo Science @ Country Club Centre Santa Breakfast

Country Club Centre 3200 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC - British Columbia, Canada

We are looking forward to taking part in Breakfast with Santa at @countryclubcentre this Sunday! We will have hands-on science activities and demonstrations for the whole family! Make sure to come see us across from the Information/Lotto Kiosk during this special fundraiser/ticketed event!

$5

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

FREE!

K-3 Homeschool Programs

This program is intended for children in Kindergarten to Grade 3. The dates and times of special events may vary, so please double check the schedule before purchasing.  The sessions on Oct. 8 and Nov. 26 will be combined with the older group, so these sessions will be 1.5 hours. Please note... Read more

Highschool Homeschool Programs

Nanaimo Science 3200 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

This program is intended for high school students.  Semester schedule: Date Theme Location Hours Sept 12 Geology Nanaimo Science Studio 10:30 - 12 PM Sept 26 Chemistry Nanaimo Science Studio 10:30 - 12 PM Oct 10 Life Science/Genetics Nanaimo Science Studio 10:30 - 12 PM Oct 24 Coding Nanaimo Science... Read more

FlyOLand Bi-Weekly Science Program

Join FlyOland Nanaimo and Nanaimo Science for a bi-weekly science program featuring hands-on experiments and mind-blowing discoveries. The program runs from September 12th to December 5th and is suitable for children aged 5 to 10. Registration is required. Click the '2024 Science Activity Events' section on bookeo.com/flyoland-booking to sign up.

K-3 Homeschool Programs

This program is intended for children in Kindergarten to Grade 3. The dates and times of special events may vary, so please double check the schedule before purchasing.  The sessions on Oct. 8 and Nov. 26 will be combined with the older group, so these sessions will be 1.5 hours. Please note... Read more

Science in the Park – Seaweed @ Moorecroft Regional Park

Moorecroft Regional Park (Nanoose Bay) 1563 Stewart Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC, Canada

 Science in the Park @ Moorecroft Regional Park: Seaweed Exploration  When: September 21, 11 AM - 2 PMWhere: Moorecroft Regional Park Join us for a hands-on exploration of seaweed at Moorecroft Regional Park! Discover the ecological importance of these fascinating marine plants, and visit our Seaweed Touch Station to experience... Read more

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