Ayacuchan Embroidery Workshop
Try your hand at the art of Ayacuchan embroidery — no experience necessary!
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Tiny, Mighty Mosses [FULL]
Ever taken a closer look at the blankets of green that cover logs, rocks, trunks, and the forest floor? Join us and bryologist Connor Wardrop to uncover the world of mosses and their friends, of which there are over 900 species in BC!
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Photo: Iris Removal (Greg Hart)
[CANCELLED] The Wetlands Awaken
We’re here to welcome the spring season with a bright stroll around the habitats of Beaver Lake, as the wetlands awaken and begin to turn green again! Come along and try to catch a glimpse of a beaver performing its spring duties!
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Prehistoric Plants Among Us
Join us on a light-hearted travel through time along the evolutionary track of plants and “living fossils” such as the dawn redwood, horsetails, and gingko trees!
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What’s that Tree? [FULL]
Meet some of the tall, towering trees overhead — exploring their bark, cones, and needles, all while enjoying some fresh air in nature. If it’s dry enough, we might do some bark rub prints along the way to explore the textures of the trees, with materials provided!
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Winter’s Green: Frosty Ferns and Firs
Discover the hidden ecosystems that flourish beneath a blanket of snow, and gain insight into the crucial roles that plants like ferns, Douglas-firs, and other resilient plants play in forest ecology.
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