PG Nature Kids

Great tips from Backwoods Mama - allow your kids to explore and foster awareness by using the following prompts while in nature!

Hey Nature Families! Although we cannot quite gather yet, I hope you find an opportunity to explore the amazing wild spaces we have near Prince George. Spring is here and the landscapes are changing quickly - its getter greener, buds are blossoming, the rivers are high and bears are waking up. As you are out and about please remember to stay safe and pack your essential gear - BC AdventureSmart has some fabulous tips and tricks to follow as you plan your outdoor excursions:... https://www.adventuresmart.ca/ Happy Adventuring! Photo Credit: Natasha Ewing - Nechako River at Wilkins Park

May is invasive species awareness month! From scotch broom to american bullfrogs, BC has several invasive species that have the possibility of threatening BC's environment, economy, and society. Stopping their spread is possible, but we need your help to identify them! Learn more about the different types of invasive species here: https://bcinvasives.ca/take-action/identify/. ... Have you spotted any of these recently? Photo: The province of BC

Some neat nature facts that coincide with December!

Ready for another virtual explorer day?! Come learn all about Fossils with NatureKids BC and the Pacific Museum of Earth at UBC on Feb 9th at 6pm! We will dig (virtually) into the earth to find fossils and learn how palaeontologists use clues from the past to learn about ancient life. We'll discover how fossils are formed, the process for determining their ages and how to identify the different types! ... To join in on the fun, register via our Eventbrite link : https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../virtual-explorer-day-fossil...

Looking for some family day fun? The Royal BC Museum has some free and fabulous virtual events! From the sea to Prince George's local inland rainforest (Ancient Forest/ Chun T'oh Whudujut) there is something exciting to tune into for all interests and ages. Check it out https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/family-day

Some neat nature facts that coincide with December!

Reminder: This Sunday at 10am is the Christmas Bird Count Virtual Explorer Day!Reminder: This Sunday at 10am is the Christmas Bird Count Virtual Explorer Day!

Whoot Whoot! On December 12th join NatureKids BC and Take a Stand: Youth for Conservation to learn about the pristine forests, oceans and coastline of the Great Bear Rainforest, specifically focusing on one vital Foundation species wild salmon. To join in on the virtual fun, send your name and NatureKids Club to [email protected] for the Zoom Meeting ID and password.

Its that time of year again... Let's see how many birds we can spot this December! Join NatureKids BC in this virtual Explorer Day to learn all about birds! Register for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../christmas-bird-count-for...

Hi Nature Families! In light of yesterday's COVID restriction announcements, we have to cancel tomorrow's Explorer Day - our apologies. We hope to connect sooner then later... in the meantime stay safe and enjoy the great outdoors with members from your immediate household. Looking for some fun learning opportunities, consider joining a Virtual Explorer Day on Nov 21st (Bear Aware) and Nov 29th (oceans) - there are posts below that highlight these opportunities!

Bears have started to hunker down for the winter in the North, but there is much to learn about these fuzzy creatures! Join NatureKids BC and the North Shore Black Bear Society on Saturday Nov 21st in a virtual Explorer Day! To participate, please send your name and NatureKids Club to [email protected] for the Zoom Meeting ID and password.

Want to dive deep and explore the big'ol blue?! Check out NatureKids BC's next Virtual Explorer Day - info below! To join in on the fun, please send your name and NatureKids Club to [email protected] for the Zoom Meeting ID and password.

Happy Tuesday Nature Families! The count down is on! Saturday Nov 21st is our first Explorer Day since the spring. Check the events for more info. ... We look forward to seeing you and spending some time in the forest. Please consider the following before you join: - If you are not feeling well, please stay at home - We will be following COVID-protocols and will be doing our best to stay distanced. If you have a mask please bring one in case. - Dress for the weather and consider wearing Yak-Tracks in case the trails are slippery.

Hi Families! Remember our very first session way back when - we were featured on NatureKids BC's Throw back thursday post! We are looking forward to connecting again soon - our next explorer day is being planned! details to come.

Check out this Nature Drawing lesson Webinar for kids, families, or classrooms through Sierra Club!