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Bloop, Bam, Plonk, Crash! Join Patchbay Neighborhood Sound Lab for a fun and free day of sonic exploration. Stop by and play with a mix of microphones, instruments, objects and audio recording equipment to create new soundscapes in the park. Bring a friend (or make one there!) and collaborate on
Each Fall, coho salmon complete an epic journey to return to their birthplace, change colour and other aspects of their physical appearance — all to mate and make salmon babies. Get up close and personal with wild salmon and find out wow facts about their extraordinary lives. Please leave pets
Grapes to Glass is a four-session Wine Education and Tasting Series. You will use your senses as you learn about the important elements of wine production, from grape-growing to enjoying the finished product, with a special focus on B.C. wines. Over the course of these sessions, you will taste over
The UBC Farm's community workshops (Fall Series) are now available for registration! The UBC Farm offers a robust lineup of 50-70 workshops year-round covering a range of topics, such as gardening, cooking, baking, food preservation, herbs, plant walks, foraging, arts, wellness, and more. New offerings this fall include Children's Workshops,
Winter has arrived at the Fraser River. Celebrate the season at Winter Discovery Days! Things calm down at this time of year but there’s lots going on under the surface! Peek into the hidden happenings of winter where some species slow down... and others are hard at work! Please note
River Basin Days is a series of outdoor public programs for families. Join us at different locations around the Fraser River Basin as we explore this incredible watershed! Our staff will guide you through one hour of activities as we learn about the biodiversity of this great river. The dropping
Super Weekend is a monthly program geared toward families. There are lots of activities that explore different features of the Fraser River, from its booming industry to its diverse ecosystem! The Fraser Canyon is known for having some of the strongest winds along the Fraser River, with the windiest periods
Curious about the world beneath you? Bring the whole family to Discovery Day, hosted by the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME), on Sunday, January 25, 2026 from 10 AM – 2 PM at the Vancouver Convention Centre East. Explore BC’s fascinating world of minerals and mining with interactive, hands-on exhibits
Join Richmond Public Library for a full day of festivities as we kick off our celebrations for Black History Month with a number of events and community programs. You will enjoy vibrant music, lively conversation and deep discussion from key and notable figures in our community. Programming will also include
Cosmic Adventures |Tracy Drain | Aerospace Engineer Discover the marvels of our cosmic backyard through the eyes of the robotic spacecraft sent out to explore it. Aerospace engineer and National Geographic Explorer Tracy Drain works at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to develop, test, and operate the complex machines that uncover
Love and nurturing exist across all species, from humans to plants and animals alike! Join us to explore the many ways species care for one another along the Fraser River, from humans helping salmon to trees supporting surrounding plants and wildlife. Through hands-on and self-guided activities, discover how birds travel
Love and nurturing exist across all species, from humans to plants and animals alike! Join us to explore the many ways species care for one another along the Fraser River, from humans helping salmon to trees supporting surrounding plants and wildlife. Through hands-on and self-guided activities, discover how birds travel