Start: June 16, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: June 16, 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: June 19, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: June 19, 2025 - 15:00 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: June 20, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: June 19, 2025 - 15:00 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: June 21, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: June 21, 2025 - 15:00 PM
All 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.Start: June 22, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: June 22, 2025 - 15:00 PM
Research shows that gratitude is deeply connected to happiness. Take a moment to pause, engage your senses, and reflect on the wonders of nature you're grateful for. Record and celebrate your reflections in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.Start: June 23, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: June 23, 2025 - 15:00 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: June 26, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: June 26, 2025 - 15:00 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: June 27, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: June 27, 2025 - 15:00 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: June 28, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: June 27, 2025 - 15:00 PM
Beauty 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.Start: June 29, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: June 29, 2025 - 15:00 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: 1.5 kmStart: June 30, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: June 30, 2025 - 15:00 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 1, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 1, 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 3, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 3, 2025 - 15:00 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 4, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 4, 2025 - 15:00 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 6, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 6, 2025 - 15:00 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 7, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 7, 2025 - 15:00 PM
Beauty 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.Start: July 10, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 10, 2025 - 15:00 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 11, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 11, 2025 - 15:00 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 12, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 12, 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 13, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 13, 2025 - 15:00 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 14, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 14, 2025 - 15:00 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 17, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 17, 2025 - 15:00 PM
All 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.Start: July 18, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 18, 2025 - 15:00 PM
Research shows that gratitude is deeply connected to happiness. Take a moment to pause, engage your senses, and reflect on the wonders of nature you're grateful for. Record and celebrate your reflections in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.Start: July 19, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 19, 2025 - 15:00 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: 1.5 km.Start: July 20, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 20, 2025 - 15:00 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 21, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 21, 2025 - 15:00 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 24, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 24, 2025 - 15:00 PM
Beauty 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.Start: July 25, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 25, 2025 - 15:00 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 26, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 26, 2025 - 15:00 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 27, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 27, 2025 - 15:00 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: 1.5 kmStart: July 28, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 28, 2025 - 15:00 PM
Research shows that gratitude is deeply connected to happiness. Take a moment to pause, engage your senses, and reflect on the wonders of nature you're grateful for. Record and celebrate your reflections in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.Start: July 31, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 31, 2025 - 15:00 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: August 1, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 1, 2025 - 15:00 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: August 2, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 2, 2025 - 15:00 PM
All 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.Start: August 3, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 2, 2025 - 15:00 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: August 4, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 4, 2025 - 15:00 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: August 7, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 7, 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: August 8, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 8, 2025 - 15:00 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: August 9, 2025 - 10:00 AM End: August 9, 2025 - 12:00 PM
Join us on 'Take-a-Hike Day' for a guided hike with Emma Posadovsky, our discovery staff at Rideau River. Meet at the west end of the trail for a 10am start. The 1.5 km trail is easy going and suitable for all. We will return via park roads. Please bring bug spray, sunscreen, water etc. Finish no later than midday.Start: August 9, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 9, 2025 - 15:00 PM
Join us on 'Take-a-Hike Day' for a guided hike with Emma Posadovsky, our discovery staff at Rideau River. Meet at the west end of the trail for a 1 PM start. The 1.5 km trail is easy going and suitable for all. We will return via park roads. Please bring bug spray, sunscreen, water etc. Finish no later than 3 PM.Start: August 10, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 10, 2025 - 15:00 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: August 11, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 11, 2025 - 15:00 PM
Research shows that gratitude is deeply connected to happiness. Take a moment to pause, engage your senses, and reflect on the wonders of nature you're grateful for. Record and celebrate your reflections in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.Start: August 12, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 12, 2025 - 15:00 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: August 13, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 13, 2025 - 15:00 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: August 14, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 14, 2025 - 15:00 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: August 18, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 18, 2025 - 15:00 PM
All 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.Start: August 19, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 19, 2025 - 15:00 PM
Beauty 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.Start: August 21, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 21, 2025 - 15:00 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: August 22, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 22, 2025 - 15:00 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: August 23, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 23, 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: August 24, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 24, 2025 - 15:00 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: August 25, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 25, 2025 - 15:00 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: August 26, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 26, 2025 - 15:00 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: August 28, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 28, 2025 - 15:00 PM
Research shows that gratitude is deeply connected to happiness. Take a moment to pause, engage your senses, and reflect on the wonders of nature you're grateful for. Record and celebrate your reflections in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.Start: August 29, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 29, 2025 - 15:00 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: August 31, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: August 31, 2025 - 15:00 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: 1.5 km