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Join John for a fun and informative walk across the Sandpiper rocks ending with a geology scavenger hunt designed for all ages! Dr. John Cox is an ‘almost retired’ geology professor from Mount Royal University in Calgary. He has spent as much time as possible on Hornby over the last ten years and loves wandering […]
Dr. John Cox and has been conducting water-related research on the island since 2015, as a member of Hornby Water Stewardship. He will share his research offering an in-depth analyis of the sources and sensitivities of our fresh water and an exploration of what steps we might take to safeguard this essential resource. An ‘almost retired’ […]
On Thursday, July 13th, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm come to the natural history museum to experience this exiting workshop. Explore using stitch, fabric and natural materials as mindful practice. In this class we will create small fibre collage pieces as a way to engage spontaneously in a creative process. After this workshop, you may […]
Learn about plant families, edible plants, and medicinal plants on this fun forest walk with Jenna Rudolf, naturalist and herbalist. There are two walks to choose from on Friday, July 14th, 11am or 1:30pm. Please email hornby.naturalhistory@gmail.com to register. Anyone over the age of 7 is welcome with an adult and children attend for free. […]
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 […]
With Darren Bond, enthusiast, and John Cox, geologist Thursday, July 20th, 1:30 – 2:30 pm. Concerned about fresh water, and all that that means for Hornby Island? Join us for a one-hour presentation and Q&A by two members of Hornby Water Stewardship, including: Groundwater/hydrogeology: Do you know where the water is? Drought: Yikes, is there […]
Friday July 21st, 8:00 am – 10:00 am. Art will lead a slow walk through the forest where participants can find birds, identify them by sight and song, and learn about their habits. Please note the walk may be cancelled, or rescheduled, if the weather is too poor for birding (e.g., rain, high winds). Dr. […]
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 […]
FANTASTIC FOSSILS OF HORNBY ISLAND
