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Arrowhead

Arrowhead Provincial Park

Start: July 4, 2025 - 16:00 PM End: July 4, 2025 - 18:00 PM

Campground or Black Bear Habitat? You're standing in both! Join us for a meaningful conversation about living alongside Black Bears and discover practical tips to keep your campsite safe—for people and bears.

Start: July 5, 2025 - 14:00 PM End: July 5, 2025 - 16:00 PM

Up for a challenge? Become a community scientist by turning your nature observations into valuable data! Using the iNaturalist app, see how long it takes you to complete the challenge. Record and celebrate your observations in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.
To prepare, download the iNaturalist app onto your smartphone before the program. Don’t want another app? A camera works too!

Start: July 6, 2025 - 14:00 PM End: July 6, 2025 - 16:00 PM

Put your "art eyes" on and join us in seeking out and celebrating nature’s beauty. Use the frames provided to focus your attention - zoom in on a leaf or zoom out on a landscape -and then paint what you see. Nature’s beauty knows no limits! All ages are welcome, and no watercolour experience is necessary.

Start: July 7, 2025 - 14:00 PM End: July 7, 2025 - 16:00 PM

Attention is one of the most generous gifts we can give. Take a moment to pause, observe, question, and connect with the natural world. Use the "I notice, I wonder, it reminds me of" observation routine to explore a single leaf – you’ll be amazed by what you discover. Record and celebrate your observations in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.

Start: July 8, 2025 - 14:00 PM End: July 8, 2025 - 16:00 PM

Every tree has its own story to tell. To ‘hear’ it, all you need to do is pay attention. Take a moment to pause, appreciate their presence, their gifts, and the feelings they inspire. Record and celebrate your discoveries in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.

Start: July 9, 2025 - 14:00 PM End: July 9, 2025 - 16:00 PM

Nature is bursting with incredible colours! Take a moment to pause, engage your senses, and explore the vibrant palette around you. Use the watercolours provided to complete your own colour study. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult. No watercolour experience necessary!

Start: July 10, 2025 - 12:00 PM End: July 10, 2025 - 14:00 PM

Up for a challenge? Become a community scientist by turning your nature observations into valuable data! Using the iNaturalist app, see how long it takes you to complete the challenge. Record and celebrate your observations in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.
To prepare, download the iNaturalist app onto your smartphone before the program. Don’t want another app? A camera works too!

Start: July 11, 2025 - 16:00 PM End: July 11, 2025 - 18:00 PM

Campground or Black Bear Habitat? You're standing in both! Join us for a meaningful conversation about living alongside Black Bears and discover practical tips to keep your campsite safe—for people and bears.

Start: July 12, 2025 - 12:00 PM End: July 12, 2025 - 14:00 PM

Insects come in an amazing variety of shapes, colours, and sizes, and they outnumber all other animals on Earth! Join us in searching for, observing, and appreciating our insect kin with the equipment provided. Record and celebrate your discoveries in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome.
For safety reasons, nets will only be given to adults, who will be responsible for supervising their use.

Start: July 13, 2025 - 14:00 PM End: July 13, 2025 - 16:00 PM

It's clear that nature is beneficial for both our mental and physical health. Take a moment to be mindful of the feelings nature inspires. Tune into your senses as you follow the prompts on this self-guided hike. Record and celebrate your observations in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult. Hike Length: 2.6km

Start: July 14, 2025 - 12:00 PM End: July 14, 2025 - 14:00 PM

Birds are a joy to watch and listen to, from their graceful flights to their beautiful songs. Join us to experience the joys of birdwatching. Record and celebrate your discoveries in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.

Start: July 16, 2025 - 12:00 PM End: July 16, 2025 - 14:00 PM

Dive into the wonders of aquatic life! Grab a net and explore alongside Discovery staff as you search for creatures big and small. From tiny fairy shrimp to majestic Great Blue Herons, every discovery is worth celebrating. Don’t forget to record your findings in your nature journal! All ages are welcome.
For safety reasons, nets will only be given to adults, who will be responsible for supervising their use.

Start: July 17, 2025 - 14:00 PM End: July 17, 2025 - 16:00 PM

Attention is one of the most generous gifts we can give. Take a moment to pause, observe, question, and connect with the natural world. Use the "I notice, I wonder, it reminds me of" observation routine to explore a single leaf – you’ll be amazed by what you discover. Record and celebrate your observations in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.

Start: July 18, 2025 - 16:00 PM End: July 18, 2025 - 18:00 PM

Campground or Black Bear Habitat? You're standing in both! Join us for a meaningful conversation about living alongside Black Bears and discover practical tips to keep your campsite safe—for people and bears.

Start: July 19, 2025 - 14:00 PM End: July 19, 2025 - 16:00 PM

Up for a challenge? Become a community scientist by turning your nature observations into valuable data! Using the iNaturalist app, see how long it takes you to complete the challenge. Record and celebrate your observations in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.
To prepare, download the iNaturalist app onto your smartphone before the program. Don’t want another app? A camera works too!

Start: July 20, 2025 - 14:00 PM End: July 20, 2025 - 16:00 PM

Put your "art eyes" on and join us in seeking out and celebrating nature’s beauty. Use the frames provided to focus your attention - zoom in on a leaf or zoom out on a landscape -and then paint what you see. Nature’s beauty knows no limits! All ages are welcome, and no watercolour experience is necessary.

Start: July 21, 2025 - 14:00 PM End: July 21, 2025 - 16:00 PM

Every tree has its own story to tell. To ‘hear’ it, all you need to do is pay attention. Take a moment to pause, appreciate their presence, their gifts, and the feelings they inspire. Record and celebrate your discoveries in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.

Start: July 23, 2025 - 14:00 PM End: July 23, 2025 - 16:00 PM

Nature is bursting with incredible colours! Take a moment to pause, engage your senses, and explore the vibrant palette around you. Use the watercolours provided to complete your own colour study. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult. No watercolour experience necessary!

Start: July 24, 2025 - 12:00 PM End: July 24, 2025 - 14:00 PM

Up for a challenge? Become a community scientist by turning your nature observations into valuable data! Using the iNaturalist app, see how long it takes you to complete the challenge. Record and celebrate your observations in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.
To prepare, download the iNaturalist app onto your smartphone before the program. Don’t want another app? A camera works too!

Start: July 25, 2025 - 16:00 PM End: July 25, 2025 - 18:00 PM

Campground or Black Bear Habitat? You're standing in both! Join us for a meaningful conversation about living alongside Black Bears and discover practical tips to keep your campsite safe—for people and bears.

Start: July 26, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 27, 2025 - 15:00 PM

Insects come in an amazing variety of shapes, colours, and sizes, and they outnumber all other animals on Earth! Join us in searching for, observing, and appreciating our insect kin with the equipment provided. Record and celebrate your discoveries in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome.
For safety reasons, nets will only be given to adults, who will be responsible for supervising their use.

Start: July 27, 2025 - 14:00 PM End: July 27, 2025 - 16:00 PM

It's clear that nature is beneficial for both our mental and physical health. Take a moment to be mindful of the feelings nature inspires. Tune into your senses as you follow the prompts on this self-guided hike. Record and celebrate your observations in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult. Hike Length: 2.6km.

Start: July 28, 2025 - 12:00 PM End: July 28, 2025 - 14:00 PM

Birds are a joy to watch and listen to, from their graceful flights to their beautiful songs. Join us to experience the joys of birdwatching. Record and celebrate your discoveries in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.

Start: July 30, 2025 - 12:00 PM End: July 30, 2025 - 14:00 PM

Dive into the wonders of aquatic life! Grab a net and explore alongside Discovery staff as you search for creatures big and small. From tiny fairy shrimp to majestic Great Blue Herons, every discovery is worth celebrating. Don’t forget to record your findings in your nature journal! All ages are welcome.
For safety reasons, nets will only be given to adults, who will be responsible for supervising their use.

Start: July 31, 2025 - 14:00 PM End: July 31, 2025 - 16:00 PM

Attention is one of the most generous gifts we can give. Take a moment to pause, observe, question, and connect with the natural world. Use the "I notice, I wonder, it reminds me of" observation routine to explore a single leaf – you’ll be amazed by what you discover. Record and celebrate your observations in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.