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Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society, with partners, invites you to celebrate
Boundary Bay, Canada's Top Bird Area.Join us for walks, talks, kayaking, art and nature, and free family fun! |
July 2009 HighlightsClick on the Highlight to view detailed event information:
Thursday, July 2 to Thursday, August 27 Every Thursday you can meet a nature guide who will
get you started with your discoveries on our trails and in the
forest. Check out our Heritage museum exhibit, create an eco-craft
and learn something new about Surrey’s parks and natural areas with
our interactive Exploration Boxes. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy
your self-guided exploration through the many special places we have
to offer. FREE – Drop in for all ages. Rain or shine!
Nature Matters
Saturday, July 4 Bring the whole family for nature crafts, activities, and refreshments! Take a walk through the arboretum, smell the flowers in the native plant gardens and view trees large and small. Rain or Shine.
Drop in Event - Free! Saturday,
July 4 New – this monthly activity is a chance for children (with their parents) to enjoy two hours of outdoor fun. Activities include hiking, games, wildlife observations, outdoor art, and more!
Saturday, July 4 A 3 km nature walks through Terra Nova natural area
and Terra Nova Rural Park. Meet at the Community Gardens at the west
end of Westminster Highway. Children must be accompanied by an
adult.
Saturday,
July 11 A Rocha welcomes the public to visit our BC Field
Study Centre and participate in various volunteer projects on site.
Guided site tours and a wholesome community lunch are also on offer
to visitors so please let us know if you plan to attend so we know
how much food to make.
Saturday,
July 11 A rare, supervised opportunity to appreciate the importance of this intertidal system. Walks go rain or shine.
Saturday, July 11 Help remove invasive plants and restore habitat value for birds and other wildlife! Refreshments, tools, and training will be provided. Long pants and sturdy shoes are recommended.
Sunday,
July 12 Interactive displays, marine critters sample for microscope viewing & children’s activities - - see how you can participate in free marine interpretive walks on the beach all summer long. Free activity books, stickers, tattoos for all Beach Heroes!
Click here to learn more about becoming a Beach Hero
Sunday, July 12 Experience breathtaking falconry displays by Pacific Northwest Raptors. Demonstrations at 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm
Wednesday, July 15 Evenings at Maplewood are delightful with birds
singing, a chance to see bats and swifts, possible a mother deer and
her fawn, and to enjoy the summer wildflowers. Walks go rain or
shine.
Monday, July 20 The Little Campbell River is steeped in history
dating back to the early 1900’s. Running through the Semiahmoo First
Nations Reserve it provides a glimpse of the local area prior to
urbanization. The banks of the Little Campbell are a home to many
shorebirds, herons, kingfishers and eagles. This river is tidal
influenced and the spawning grounds for a variety of species of
salmon.
Wednesday, July 22 Over 106 species of birds have been identified in this urban wilderness. Learn about birds, plants, trees, flowers, aquatic life and more. We want you to share our amazing eastside Vancouver secret on this free guided nature walk. Bring binoculars if you have them, but please leave your dogs at home.
Saturday, July 25 Help us celebrate two of BC’s great conservation success – martins and ospreys. See one of the provinces largest Purple Martin colonies, watch ospreys at their nesting dolphins offshore. Scopes provided.
Saturday, July 25
& Sunday, July 26 International Bog Day celebrated around the world to bring awareness to how important they are. Check the website for the full program including bog interpretive tours, family activities, live entertainment, food, and concerts.
Sunday, July 26 Join renowned birder Cathy Aitchison for a 2 hour
birding walk in Stanley Park to identify migratory and resident
birds and to brush up on your birding skills.
Sunday,
July 26 Interactive displays, marine critters sample for microscope viewing & children’s activities - - see how you can participate in free marine interpretive walks on the beach all summer long. Free activity books, stickers, tattoos for all Beach Heroes!
Click here to learn more about becoming a Beach Hero
Sunday, July 26 A park interpreter will accompany you on a guided bicycle tour along this narrow band between peaceful farms and the Fraser River. Stop along the way to learn about river creatures like sturgeon and beaver and hear about local history. Tasty snacks will be provided. Bring your bike and helmet. Ages 13+
Visit www.metrovancouver.org to learn more Wednesday, July 29 Evenings at Maplewood are delightful with birds
singing, a chance to see bats and swifts, possible a mother deer and
her fawn, and to enjoy the summer wildflowers. Walks go rain or
shine.
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