Science in the Park

various RDN Parks

Science in the Park
Explore RDN parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s outreach educators. These all-ages parent participation free drop-in events will have you exploring your parks with nature hikes, explorations of local flora and fauna, science games and art projects.

Marvelous Mushrooms
Learn about decomposers and mycology: learn the mushroom anatomy, how to identify some different mushrooms and take a closer look with a microscope.
Englishman River Regional Park - Allsbrook Rd
Saturday, October 15, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. drop-in

Spectacular Salmon
Learn about the salmon lifecycle through crafts, gyotaku fish printing and discussion of species, anatomy and more.
Big Qualicum River Regional Trail
Saturday, November 5, 11 a.m. 2 p.m. drop-in

Pre-register or drop in for free.

Call RDN Parks for more information at 250-248-4744