Science, Nature or Animals

Sat June 08, 2013 - Sat June 29, 2013

Rise and Shine to the chorus of songbirds in the wetland. Join in on a leisurely morning of spectacular birdwatching lead by a Wildlife Area Naturalist. Meet at Wildlife Interpretation Centre. Breakfast served on the deck afterwards.

Sat June 22, 2013 - Sat August 31, 2013

Join the Courtenay Museum as they take you on a guided fossil tour along the banks of the Puntledge River. Our friendly guide will begin at the Courtenay & District Museum & Palaeontology Centre with a short lecture & video, followed by visit to the exhibit gallery & concluding with a hands-on trip to the actual fossil sites. Pre-bookings needed for the Fossil Tours. You will require your own transportation to the fossil site. Please check our website for more information.

Sat July 13, 2013 - Sat July 13, 2013

Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC's 10 year anniversary celebration at the Kootenay Trout Hatchery - a great family event. The Hatchery is located 32 km (20 mi) southeast of Cranbrook. Entertainment, food and educational activities.

Sun July 28, 2013 - Sun July 28, 2013

Join us for a fun, family day. Start the day off with Jog for the Bog, a trail walk/run through Burns Bog. Stay for the fun and celebrate International Bog Day, a celebration of bogs the world over, with free entertainment for all.

Sun July 28, 2013 - Sun July 28, 2013

Run through super natural Burns Bog. For all ages and abilities. Why? Have fun and support the Burns Bog Conservation Society's education programs, maintenance of the Delta Nature Reserve boardwalks and outreach campaign; International Bog Days celebrations with free entertainment, prizes and all day bog tours by donation.

Sat August 03, 2013 - Sun August 11, 2013

Mt Kobau has a reputation as a star party for serious observers. That doesn't mean "no fun allowed." Nor does it mean you have to be a grizzled sky-veteran to enjoy the experience. The fresh enthusiasm of a fired-up beginner fits right in. Just give proper consideration to the trials Kobau may put you through - & when you come, come prepared!

Fri August 16, 2013 - Sun August 18, 2013

The West Kootenay Kennel Club hosts its 36th Kennel Club Dog Show at the Pass Creek Exhibition Grounds in Castlegar. This is a world-class all-breed championship show featuring obedience trials, rally obedience trials and junior handling.

Sat August 17, 2013 - Sat August 17, 2013

The 6th Annual Astronomy in the Park Poropoise Bay Park, Sechelt, BC. This is a day for family fun with astronomy & this year we'll have our 2 brand new solar telescopes available for safe viewing the sun in the afternoon, fun activities for the kids, astronomical displays and info on how to join the Royal Astronomical Society!

At dusk there'll be a multi-media presentation in the amphitheatre followed by dark sky viewing in the park picnic area with telescopes provided by club members.

This event is free to the public and is weather permitting.

Mon September 02, 2013 - Mon September 02, 2013

On September 2, old Tractors from the Museum are displayed beside new Tractors from local dealers. See today's version of the McLaughlin Carriage, as well as Model As, Model Ts, and other vintage cars on display with Langley's "newest" and "oldest" fire trucks. Admission is by donation.

Sat September 28, 2013 - Sun October 06, 2013

Set atop scenic Grouse Mountain, the Artists for Conservation Festival is one of the world's largest gatherings of nature artists.

It is a signature cultural event featuring nine days of art and environmental education.

The event connects people to nature through a world-class international art exhibit, lectures, workshops, live artist demos, First Nations performances and film.

The festival features an extraordinary educational program of nature in art involving some of the leading nature and wildlife artists and naturalists from around the world, as well as youth nature-and-art workshops (grades 3-10) in the most inspiring of settings.