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Date: August 19, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Add to CalendarBeauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but it's hard to deny the beauty of wildflowers. Get up close and personal with these tiny wonders - examine their colours, count their petals, and admire their shapes. Take your time, breathe in the fresh air, and let their beauty spark your creativity. Record and celebrate your discoveries in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.
Date: August 22, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Add to CalendarInsects 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.
Date: August 22, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Add to CalendarAll living things leave signs of their presence on the land, and it takes a keen observer to notice and interpret them. Join us in discovering and interpreting the signs left behind by some of our smallest kin: insects and their relatives. Record and celebrate your discoveries in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome.
Date: August 23, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Add to CalendarPut 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.
Date: August 23, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Add to CalendarEvery 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.
Date: August 24, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Add to CalendarNature 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!
Date: August 26, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Add to CalendarUp 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!
Date: August 28, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Add to CalendarDive 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.
Date: September 2, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Add to CalendarBirds 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.
Date: September 6, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Add to CalendarPoint Farms hasn’t just been a summer getaway for people since it became a provincial park. Come along for a guided hike on the old farms trail where we’ll learn about the history and geography of point farms while getting to explore what currently lives at the park! This is a 5.5km hike that will take approximately 2 hours.