NatureKids BC runs approximately 25+ nature clubs across British Columbia. Our nature club leaders provide kids ages 5-12 and their families with opportunities to connect with and learn about their local environment through regular outdoor adventures known as Explorer Days.
NatureKids BC runs approximately 25+ nature clubs across British Columbia. Our nature club leaders provide kids ages 5-12 and their families with opportunities to connect with and learn about their local environment through regular outdoor adventures known as Explorer Days.
Additional Details
Languages:
English
Location:
Field trip (outdoor), Club/Workshops (non-school)
Format:
In-person
Activity Length:
Single Session (≤3 hours)
Full Description
NatureKids BC is a nature discovery and environmental action organization that helps children form meaningful and enduring connections with nature alongside their families. Organized by our local nature club leaders, Explorer Days are packed with fun and learning for the whole family! We offer over 200 Explorer Days annually to our members through our province-wide network of nature clubs. At these events, your family will explore nearby nature, learn about BC ecosystems, and meet other families enthusiastic about the natural world. You might go pond dipping for aquatic insects, learn about plants in the forest, or explore local tide pools. The expertise and guidance of our Nature Mentors means that the range of activities is endless! Parental involvement is required on Explorer Days.
Accessibility
Accommodations for physical disabilities
Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants
Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Full Description
NatureKids BC is a nature discovery and environmental action organization that helps children form meaningful and enduring connections with nature alongside their families. Organized by our local nature club leaders, Explorer Days are packed with fun and learning for the whole family! We offer over 200 Explorer Days annually to our members through our province-wide network of nature clubs. At these events, your family will explore nearby nature, learn about BC ecosystems, and meet other families enthusiastic about the natural world. You might go pond dipping for aquatic insects, learn about plants in the forest, or explore local tide pools. The expertise and guidance of our Nature Mentors means that the range of activities is endless! Parental involvement is required on Explorer Days.
Discover a collection of curated articles designed to inspire and educate nature enthusiasts of all ages.
Additional Details
Languages:
English
Location:
In-class/school (indoor), In-class/school (outdoor), Field trip (outdoor), Club/Workshops (non-school)
Format:
Online (asynchronous), Resource
Full Description
With this online collection of articles and toolkits, kids can learn facts about BC flora and fauna, along with practical ways to support their local environments and wildlife. These articles cover topics ranging from how to support salmon to the details of soil science, and include downloadable activities, flash cards, games, identification guides, resources for further reading, and more.
Our articles encourage kids to explore how they might start their own citizen science projects through the provided resources and guides. With this collection, we aim to support educators in incorporating place-based learning into their work by bringing classrooms into nature.
Accessibility
Accommodations for physical disabilities
Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants
Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Full Description
With this online collection of articles and toolkits, kids can learn facts about BC flora and fauna, along with practical ways to support their local environments and wildlife. These articles cover topics ranging from how to support salmon to the details of soil science, and include downloadable activities, flash cards, games, identification guides, resources for further reading, and more.
Our articles encourage kids to explore how they might start their own citizen science projects through the provided resources and guides. With this collection, we aim to support educators in incorporating place-based learning into their work by bringing classrooms into nature.
More Info
Visit the NatureKids BC website to access this collection of articles, resources, and toolkits.