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  • Science of… Creative Circuits!

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    Country Club Centre - Unit 2 (near Food Court) 3200 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC - British Columbia, Canada

    Can you merge science and art? Absolutely! Meet 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! Nanaimo Science will be preparing you with... Read more

    $20

  • Science in the Park – RDN Moorecroft Regional Park (Earth Day)

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

    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. Earth Day Learn about how you can protect the earth and about the... Read more

    FREE!

  • Nanaimo Science @ K-12 Educator Professional Development Workshop (Deep Bay Marine Field Station)

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    Deep Bay Marine Field Station

    Sharing 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

    FREE!

  • May 11 & 12 – Nature Ambassadors (2-day camp)

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

    Spring is in the air - what a wonderful time to explore nature! This outdoor-heavy camp will have kids exploring flora and fauna around Oliver Woods.  They will learn about trees, native and invasive plants, birds, and insects - as well as indoor crafts and other activities in the Hemlock... Read more

    $132

  • Science in the Park – RDN Mount Benson Regional Park “Birds on Benson”

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    Mount Benson Regional Park

    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. Birds on Benson Learn about the birds that make our parks home through... Read more

    FREE!

  • Nanaimo Science @ Qualicum Beach Family Day

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    Ravensong Community Playing Field

    The 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

    FREE!

  • World Ocean Day 2023

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    Kinsmen Park, Departure Bay Beach

    Celebrate 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

    FREE!

  • Nanaimo Daybreak Rotary Poker Tournament for Nanaimo Science & Volunteer Nanaimo

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    Moose Lodge #1052, 1356 Cranberry Avenue, Nanaimo, BC 1356 Cranberry Avenue, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

    We are pleased to be selected as one of the benefactors for this charity Texas Hold'em Tournament that is being organized by Nanaimo Daybreak Rotary! For adults only!  Test your skill and luck, while helping support Nanaimo Science and the Volunteer Nanaimo for Youth Network! Tickets $100 includes buy-in and... Read more

    $100.00

  • Family Fun Night with the City of Nanaimo

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    Moose Lodge #1052, 1356 Cranberry Avenue, Nanaimo, BC 1356 Cranberry Avenue, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

    Bring 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

    FREE

  • 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