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SPRING BREAK PROGRAM 2025

During spring break we are offering a series of activities and programs for people of all ages. Each program starts at 10 am and will last between 1 and 2 hours. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Please check out the programs below. All spring break programs are free with the price of admission to the Sanctuary.

Please be aware that space is limited and sign up will be closed when spaces have filled up. We are expecting to host approx. 30 attendees per activity.

Sign up opens after March 1st.

Migration Madness

Copyright Kathleen Fry/ British Columbia Waterfowl Society

March 18, 2024 with Evan Gogal

Join us for a short presentation and learn about migration through Snow Geese! Great for ages 8 and up, the presentation covers the incredible journeys birds like Snow Geese take twice a year during their migrations, and the different monitoring methods researchers can use, such like radio collars and colour bands.

Please click for Sign up here. Sign up is open from March 1 to March 15.

The Musical World of Birds

Copyright Michelle Bachar/ British Columbia Waterfowl Society

March 20, 2025 with Dani McRobbie

For those looking for a more slow paced, quiet mindfulness walk, try The Musical World of Birds. We will go over common bird songs and how to identify species based on calls while walking the trails. You'll learn about different ways birds use sounds for communication, establishing territory and choosing mates.

Please click for Sign up here. Sign up is open from March 1 to March 15.

 

Spring Blossoms for Hummingbirds

Copyright Marissa Sasaki/ British Columbia Waterfowl Society

March 25, 2025 with Marissa Sasaki

Blossoms for Hummingbirds is a biologist-led walk for all ages, where you will learn all about the minute yet bodacious Anna's and Rufous Hummingbirds, and their close relationship with our native flowering plants.

Please click for Sign up here. Sign up is open from March 1 to March 22.

Wildlife Detective Training Program

Copyright Marissa Sasaki/ British Columbia Waterfowl Society

March 26, 2025 with Dani McRobbie and Marissa Sasaki

After spending some time learning about different signs of wildlife in the museum, you'll walk the beat, checking out various "crime scenes" and talking down notes about footprints, scat, marks left on trees, and other clues that might help you solve the crime of whodunnit!

Please click for Sign up here. Sign up is open from March 1 to March 22.

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