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Date: August 16, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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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. The program will take place at the Day Use Beach.

Date: August 17, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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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! The program will take place at the Day Use Beach.

Date: August 20, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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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. The program will take place at the Day Use Beach.

Hike Length: 1.5 km

Date: August 21, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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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 and the program will take place at the Day Use Beach.

For safety reasons, nets will only be given to adults, who will be responsible for supervising their use.

Date: August 22, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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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!

Date: August 23, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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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. The program will take place at the Day Use Beach.

Date: August 27, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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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. The program will take place at the Day Use Beach.

Date: August 28, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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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. The program will take place at the Day Use Beach.

Date: August 29, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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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. The program will take place at the Day Use Beach.

Date: August 30, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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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. The program will take place at the Day Use Beach.