Environmental

Thursday, July 20, 10am – 10:45am, Join Iakotsenhtha Heather Royal Brant, educator, naturalist, and cultural presenter to learn about the Woodpecker, it’s close relatives, amazing attributes and it’s role in our forest ecosystem.  Using two-eyed seeing (Indigenous knowledge & science lens) we will learn, explore and connect via sound, vibration, and observation to these extraordinary birds through […]

Thursday, July 27th from 1:30 – 2:30 pm June Hunter has been a photographer of crows for many years and, in the course of creating hundreds of crow portraits, she has come to know her subjects very well. Becoming acquainted with several crow families in her East Vancouver neighborhood has led to insights into crow personality, […]

Thursday, August 3rd, 1:30 – 2:30 pm at New Horizons 1765 Sollans Road Ever wonder what birds are found in your backyard and around Hornby Island? This presentation will go over how to get started with birding, an overview of the birds you can find in BC, an introduction to some projects that are happening […]

Friday, August 4th, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm. We will meet at a beach north of Whaling Station beach to discuss the magic of tides and the marvelous biology exposed as the tide recedes.  Your hosts will encourage you to explore rocky outcrops, dig in muddy hollows and turn over rocks to learn about the […]

Friday, August 11th, 10:00 am – 11:30 am Sandpiper Beach Join John for a fun and informative walk across the Sandpiper rocks which includes a geology scavenger hunt designed for all ages. If the day is hot and sunny, please consider bringing a sunhat and drinking water and also a pen or pencil for the […]