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Seashore Sleuths at Belcarra Regional Park – Tues June 14

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The final Metro Vancouver field trip of the school years takes place Tuesday June 14th 9:30-11:30 am at Belcarra Regional Park.

Step lightly through the intertidal zone and learn about the sea creatures living there. Wear rainboots!

This is a Metro Vancouver field trip, led by regional naturalists. There is a 15 student limit to this excursion. Please register on the sign-up sheet on the table in front of the classroom. Anyone needing a ride or able to offer a ride, please contact Yvette at rootmovementdump@gmail.com

Meet at the Belcarra Regional Park kiosk by the parking lot closest to the beach

Please note: This field trip, unlike the others, takes place at Belcarra Regional Park and on a Tuesday – not a Thursday as the other Metro Vancouver field trips have.

Pond Discovery at Burnaby Lake – Thursday May 12

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The next field trip at Burnaby Lake will be on Pond Discovery Thursday May 12, 9:30-11:30 am. Meet at the Nature House on Piper Avenue

Sneak along the pond edge to catch and release minnows, dragonfly nymphs, and many other creatures while learning about their watery homes.

This is a Metro Vancouver field trip, led by regional naturalists. There is a 15 student limit to this excursion. Please register on the sign-up sheet on the table in front of the classroom. Anyone needing a ride or able to offer a ride, please contact Yvette at rootmovementdump@gmail.com

Investigating Invertebrates at Burnaby Lake

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The next field trip at Burnaby Lake will be on Investigating Invertebrates Thursday April 14 9:30-11:30 am. Meet at the Nature House on Piper Avenue

Search for clues to the hidden lives of spiders, slugs, and bugs. Evidence of their importance as pollinators and decomposers abound for those who know where to look.

This is a Metro Vancouver field trip, led by regional naturalists. There is a 15 student limit to this excursion. Please register on the sign-up sheet on the table in front of the classroom. Anyone needing a ride or able to offer a ride, please contact Yvette at rootmovementdump@gmail.com

 

Nature Explorers Field Trip March 17

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Nature Explorers Thursday March 17

9:30-11:30 am at Burnaby Lake

Awaken curiosity and engage the senses while exploring nature and the changing seasons

This is a Metro Vancouver field trip, led by regional naturalists. There is a 15 student limit to this excursion. Please register on the sign-up sheet on the table in front of the classroom.

Please meet at the Nature House on Piper Avenue

Anyone needing a ride or able to offer a ride, please contact Yvette at rootmovementdump@gmail.com

Beaver Tales at Burnaby Lake Feb 24

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Thursday Feb 24 9:30-11:30 am at Burnaby Lake

Look for lodges, dams, and canals built by these wetland engineers and learn about the adaptations and history of these industrious rodents.

This is a Metro Vancouver field trip, led by regional naturalists. There is a 15 student limit to this excursion. Please register on the sign-up sheet on the table in front of the classroom.

Meet at the Nature House on Piper Avenue

Anyone needing a ride or able to offer a ride, please contact Yvette at rootmovementdump@gmail.com