Spring Summer 2024 Activity Guide

cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 23 Children’s Special Interest & Outdoor Explore a Park...Linley Gyro 3 to 6 Years What is interesting about this park? Is it more than just a playground? What lives in this space or grows here? Learn about the native plants and wildlife that call this park home. Instructor: Judy Wickland Sat, Apr 13 | 10-11:15 am | $10/1 | 115408 Linley Gyro Park Explore a Park...Lotus Pinnatus Park 3 to 6 Years What is interesting about this park? This park is named after a very rare flower found mainly in this area making this park unique. Find out what else grows in this rare habitat, what vernal pools are and why they are important. Instructor: Judy Wickland Sun, May 26 | 10-11:15 am | $10/1 | 115410 Lotus Pinnatus Park Explore a Park...Country Club Park 3 to 6 Years What is interesting about this park? Is it more than just a playground? What lives in this space or grows here? Learn about the native plants and wildlife that call this park home. Instructor: Judy Wickland Sat, Jun 22 | 10-11:15 am | $10/1 | 115407 Country Club Tot Lot Storytime & Crafts with Miss Lynn 3 to 5 Years Join the lovely Miss Lynn for a journey of imagination and creativity. She will combine the wonder of storytelling with the joy of a hands-on craft. Parent participation is required. Instructor: Lynn Macaulay Fri, May 3 | 9:30-10:30 am | $10/1 | 116924 Fri, May 31 | 9:30-10:30 am | $10/1 | 116925 Fri, Jun 28 | 9:30-10:30 am | $10/1 | 116926 Kin Hut Activity Centre Nature Tales 2 to 5 Years Enjoy a nature-inspired story with your child before going on a guided nature adventure. All stories and adventuring will take place outside rain or shine. Parent participation is required. Instructor: Sarah Osborne Thu, Apr 18 | 10-11:15 am | $10/1 | 116650 Bowen Park Amphitheatre (by duck pond) Thu, May 9 | 10-11:15 am | $10/1 | 116651 Pipers Lagoon Park (grassy area) Thu, May 23 | 10-11:15 am | $10/1 | 116652 Buttertubs Marsh (by Miner’s Cottage) Thu, Jun 6 | 10-11:15 am | $10/1 | 116653 Departure Bay Beach Dino Detectives 3 to 5 Years As a new Dino Detective, you will try to uncover the hidden secrets of dinosaurs from millions of years ago. Excavate fossils buried in the sand, listen to dino tales, go on a scavenger hunt to find clues, create dino arts and crafts and so much more. Mon, Apr 15-May 13 | 11 am-12 pm | $40/5 | 115572 Bowen Park Complex Birds & Their Homes NEW! 3 to 6 Years What makes birds so amazing? What do they eat? Do all birds build nests? Why do they sing? Come explore with us and discover the world of birds. Instructor: Judy Wickland Sat, Apr 6 | 10-11:15 am | $10/1 | 115412 Buttertubs Marsh (Miner’s Cottage) Beach Buddies NEW! 3 to 5 Years Embark on a journey of discovery as you explore the magic of the salty seashore. From exciting beach games to hands-on marine exploration and ocean-themed crafts, you will learn all about the ocean environment guided by your super fun and experienced leaders. Instructor: Pam Brugge & Traci Boas Fri, Apr 12-26 | 9-10:30 am | $45/3 | 116817 Fri, May 10-24 | 9-10:30 am | $45/3 | 116922 Fri, Jun 7-21 | 9-10:30 am | $45/3 | 116923 Kin Hut Activity Centre Signs of Spring 3 to 6 Years We will look for signs that spring is here. Let’s explore and see what we can find - maybe flowers, insects, birds or more. It’s fun just to look. This is a parent participation class. Instructor: Judy Wickland Sun, Apr 21 | 10-11:15 am | $10/1 | 115414 Linley Valley (parking lot off Rock City Rd)