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A forest therapy walk isn’t just a walk in the forest - it’s a slow, intentional journey - with various mindful and nature connection practices integrated - to engage every one of the senses, and allow for deep healing and connection. Walk is 2.5 hours. Saturday January 25, 10 am – 12:30 pm $40 for members/$44 for non-members Register early, walk is limited to 10 participants

It's time for the first Messy Church of 2020!!! This month's theme is Down by the Sea, and there is guaranteed to be some amazingly creative activities. This is a fun, free, family event for all ages to share crafts, music, games, food, and faith together. It's LBGTQ+ inclusive, and we invite people of all ages to join in. By family we mean YOU! We don't push an agenda - we just share stories and ideas from our faith tradition. It's messy, informal, and nothing like a regular church service. We roll up our sleeves and get active, and we like it that way. Regardless of if you are a regular church goer or this is your first time we hope to see you there! Monthly from October through May, with a different theme each month. For more information feel free to contact (250) 478-6632 or email

Whether they migrate, hibernate or tolerate the cold season, winter wildlife have amazing ways to deal with this challenging season. Join us as we learn through crafts, games and activities how different animal species adapt to survive the winter months. Admission by donation - $5 per person suggested

You’re invited to a Mammoth Birthday Party! Since his arrival at the Royal BC Museum 40 years ago, Woolly the Mammoth has endeared himself to more than 10 million visitors from around the world. It’s time to celebrate his passage out of the Ice Age and into middle age with a Mammoth-sized birthday party! Join us in the Natural History Gallery Sunday, Jan. 26th from 12- 4 pm for an all-ages event that will include music, crafts, an educational “animation station,” and an hourly chance to win one of five stuffed Woollies! Free with admission or membership.

This series of four 2-hour classes are for home-schooled children aged 7 to 10 years. We provide nature-themed programs with games, discovery and activities which encourage science-based learning while socializing with other home learners. For home-schooled children 7-10 years Fridays 9:30-11:30am or 1:00-3:00pm February 7, 14, 21, 28 Themes: Dendrology, Egg-speriments, Cell Biology, Wetland Ecology Call 250.479.0211 to register starting December 1st