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Inspired Ecological Education. FOR ALL AGES. Connecting generations to deepen our bond with the more than human world. As well as being open from Tuesday to Saturday at the Centre, there is an extensive outreach program. For example: Forest Detective: Youth 7+ Animal Adaptation Games: Youth program 7+ Guided Helliwell Hikes Explore Hornby's intertidal biology […]
Animal Adaptation Games (Youth 7+) 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Hornby Island Natural History Centre This program invites curious young minds (ages 7 and up) to fall in love with the wild. Through playful games, lively storytelling, and open-hearted exploration, we uncover the secrets of animal adaptations. How local creatures survive, thrive, and adapt to our unique landscape. Kids […]
Inspired Ecological Education. FOR ALL AGES. Connecting generations to deepen our bond with the more than human world. As well as being open from Tuesday to Saturday at the Centre, there is an extensive outreach program. For example: Forest Detective: Youth 7+ Animal Adaptation Games: Youth program 7+ Guided Helliwell Hikes Explore Hornby's intertidal biology […]
Inspired Ecological Education. FOR ALL AGES. Connecting generations to deepen our bond with the more than human world. As well as being open from Tuesday to Saturday at the Centre, there is an extensive outreach program. For example: Forest Detective: Youth 7+ Animal Adaptation Games: Youth program 7+ Guided Helliwell Hikes Explore Hornby's intertidal biology […]
Walking in a Lichen Wonderland with Felicity Roberts Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. New Horizons1765 Sollans RoadHornby Island, BC, V0R 1Z0Canada (map) Discover the wild, weird and magical world of lichen. Herbalist and lichenista Felicity Roberts will guide you on a journey through the forms, functions and mysteries of these unique creatures. There will be a […]
Guided Helliwell Hike *am* 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Helliwell Provincial Park Come explore the unique and powerful beauty that is Helliwell park. From the old growth Douglas fir woods to the Garry oak meadows and the sea bluffs over the Salish Sea, this isn't a place to miss. Our guide and educator, Chaya, will walk you through the […]
Inspired Ecological Education. FOR ALL AGES. Connecting generations to deepen our bond with the more than human world. As well as being open from Tuesday to Saturday at the Centre, there is an extensive outreach program. For example: Forest Detective: Youth 7+ Animal Adaptation Games: Youth program 7+ Guided Helliwell Hikes Explore Hornby's intertidal biology […]
August 2025 Guided Helliwell Hike *pm* 1 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Helliwell Provincial Park Come explore the unique and powerful beauty that is Helliwell park. From the old growth Douglas fir woods to the Garry oak meadows and the sea bluffs over the Salish Sea, this isn't a place to miss. Our guide and educator, Chaya, will […]
Beach Art (Youth 7+) 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Tribune Bay Provincial Park One of the best places to have fun and be creative is on the beach, which is why we have created this program to encourage kids to be innovative and inventive outside. We will explore textures, shapes, materials and 2D and 3D art while also allowing […]
Intertidal Exploration for Families 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Barnacle Beach Some of the most diverse and interesting creatures thrive in the intertidal zones around Hornby's beaches. Join our guide, Chaya, who will show you the hidden gems that can be found, if you know where to look. This is a great program for curious kids and adults, who […]
Inspired Ecological Education. FOR ALL AGES. Connecting generations to deepen our bond with the more than human world. As well as being open from Tuesday to Saturday at the Centre, there is an extensive outreach program. For example: Forest Detective: Youth 7+ Animal Adaptation Games: Youth program 7+ Guided Helliwell Hikes Explore Hornby's intertidal biology […]
Inspired Ecological Education. FOR ALL AGES. Connecting generations to deepen our bond with the more than human world. Our Centre is a vibrant place where visitors to it can learn about the complexity of relationships in the natural world through an exploration of exhibits filled with local specimens and information loosely organized around rocks and […]
