EVENTS
2012 Schedule - Subject to change
Stay tuned for more events as they are confirmed.
If you would like more information or have any questions please call Robin Rivers at 1-866-288-7878 (604-924-9771 in Vancouver) or email rrivers@naturetrust.bc.ca.
Pre-Festival Event
Kids Spring Break Nature Camp – pdf
This day camp will encourage children to get to know nature up close and personal through outdoor activities and indoor explorations at the Nature House in Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park.
March 12 – 16
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ages 6 – 12
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park – map
Cost: $35/day or $150 for whole week
To register: call 1-866-288-7878 ext 226 or email rrivers@naturetrust.bc.ca.
2012 Kids Camp Registration Form
Festival Events
Opening Night Kick Off Reception
The festival will kick off with a night of local chefs serving up delicious local food, live music, displays and a live auction.
Thursday, March 29
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Parksville Community & Conference Centre – map
Tickets: $25/person. Available from the Parksville Chamber of Commerce: 250-248-3613 or the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce: 250-752-0960
Brantastic Observations Nature Tour
Join Gary & Ronda Murdock of Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours and Field Ornithologist Guy Monty for a wildlife viewing experience suitable for all ages. Here is your chance to visit all the Brant and seabird hot spots in Oceanside.
Two viewing scopes provided.
March 29 & 31 and April 2 & 9
1 p.m. return by 5 p.m.
Tours depart from Parksville Community & Conference Centre – map
Pre-registration is advised
Contact: Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours
Phone 250-248-3667
Email: mail@rainforestnaturehikes.com
Cost $25 per person. Maximum 12 people
Brant in the Bay
Come down to the shore and view Brant geese and other birds with the help of the Arrowsmith Naturalists.
Saturday, March 31
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Parksville Community Park – map
Free
Brant Wildlife Festival Wildflower Tour
Join Gary & Ronda Murdock of Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours for a wildflower viewing and identification experience of unsurpassed beauty and rich biological diversity. This moderate hike is not strenuous as we take our time walking slowly through the endangered Garry Oak meadows.
April 1 & 10
1 p.m. return by 5 p.m.
Tours depart from Parksville Community & Conference Centre - map
Pre-registration is advised.
Contact: Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours
Phone 250-248-3667
Email: mail@rainforestnaturehikes.com
Cost $25 per person. Maximum 12 people
Family Day on the Farm
Bring the whole family for a tour, and enjoy treats and kids’ activities.
April 1
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Nanoose Edibles Organic Farm – map
Free
Fish Hatchery Tour
April 3 & 5, from 12 to 2:00 p.m.
April 7, 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Marion Baker Hatchery, French Creek
Follow Lee Road to Miller Rd. Fish Hatchery is on the right.
For more information please call 250-752-3203
Big Day Bird Count
A fun event that gives people of all experience levels a chance to test their abilities at finding birds.
Saturday, April 7
Anytime after 4:30 a.m. – finishing at 3 p.m.
Parksville Qualicum Beach Wildlife Management Area
Awards at DeeZ Bar & Grill after the count
Details and Registration at 250-248-5305 or rhysharrison@shaw.ca
Enter your team for $10 per person.
Eagle Release
Learn about local birds and wildlife and see a rehabilitated eagle released. Come for lunch, see glove trained birds and many wildlife & environmental booths.
Saturday, April 7
11 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Eagle released by Kim Relcalma-Clutsei at 2pm.
North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre – map
Entrance by donation
Post-Festival Event
Hamilton Marsh Tour
Fun for the whole family with tours by Friends of French Creek.
Sunday, April 22
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Hamilton Marsh, Qualicum Beach – directions
By donation
