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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling - A Six-week Adventure (Houston\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Journaling – a six-week adventure\nGive yourself the gift of time\, creativity and curiosity this spring!\n\nJoin us for a six-week adventure through the world of nature journaling. Learn new skills\, meet new friends and connect with the natural world in a way that is both creative and scientific. No experience necessary. All you need is your 5 senses and the willingness to try!\n\nWhat to expect: Develop your observation skills\, explore nature journaling techniques including sketching\, adding color\, playing with words\, finding numbers in nature. See the world in a whole new way and be inspired by curiosity and wonder.\n\nWednesday nights @ 7 pm\nApril 9 – May 14\n\nOnly 10 spots availabe. Payment must be received before your spot is secured.\nAges 12+ (children must be accompanied by an adult).\nNo art\, science or writing experience necessary.\n\nGo to Eventbrite to register or call 778-642-3897 or email cindy.verbeek@arocha.ca
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/nature-journaling-houston-bc/
LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC Special Events,Northern BC
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Morning Bird Walks (Houston\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday mornings for a springtime search for our feathered friends as we identify birds by sight and song! All birders welcome! \nDress warmly for cool mornings. Some binoculars available to borrow. \nDates & Locations \nApril 16: Houston Duck Pond (Meet at Gillespie Road Entrance) \nApril 23: Nature Centre Trail (Meet at Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre) \nApril 30: Houston Duck Pond (Meet at Gillespie Road Entrance) \nMay 7: Private Location (Meet at Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre) \nMay 14: Houston Duck Pond (Meet at Gillespie Road Entrance) \nMay 21: A walk through “Narnia” (Meet at Barret Hat Trail Parking Lot) \nMay 23/24: Join us for our Annual Bird Blitz – contact us for information \nMay 28: Old Pines Nature Trail (Meet at trailhead) \nMost walks will last approximately 1.5-2 hours\, depending how good the birding is!  \nFor Old Pines\, allow 3 hours. \nQuestions? Contact Marjorie Lieuwen at marjorie.lieuwena@arocha.ca or 778-642-3897 \nJoin our Facebook Group for Updates
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/wednesday-morning-bird-walks-houston/
LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Northern BC
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ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca
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SUMMARY:2025 Bird Blitz (Houston\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Join local birders to count as many species of birds as we can in a 48 hour period. Count birds at your feeders\, on your walks\, during your activities or at an official A Rocha event and report them to the “2025 Bird Blitz Houston BC” project on iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/2025-bird-blitz-houston-bc \nCLICK HERE to let us know you’re participating! \nA Rocha Events: \nThursday\, May 22 \n7:00 pm – Join local naturalist Cindy Verbeek @ Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre in Houston for a slide presentation of the Birds of Houston as seen during bird blitzes for the past decade . \nFriday\, May 23 \n12:01 am – Let the counting begin. \n6 pm – “How to Bird” Walk for families @ Silverthorne Lake. \nJoin Mrs. Cindy for a hike around Silverthorne lake to learn tips and trick for bird watching. \n7 pm – Drop In Bird Watching \nBring your family and meet at the new viewing platform at the Houston Duck Pond for this family friendly drop in event to spot spring birds at the Duck Pond. \nSaturday\, May 27 \n7 am – Bird Nerds Unite \nBirders meet at the Nature Centre to create teams and coordinate locations for the day. (The team with the most recorded species will win a prize.) \n9 am – Vallee Lake Birding Hike \nJoin Bulkley Valley Naturalists for a rigorous birding adventure around Vallee Lake led by local naturalist Frank MacDonald. Geared towards intermediate and advanced bird watchers. \n5 pm – Wrap-up Campfire \nJoin us for some treats around a campfire at the Nature Centre to tally the count for the day\, find out who wins the prize for the most species counted and hear stories of birding in the Bulkley Valley by local bird watchers. \n12:00 Midnight – Last records accepted for official count.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/2025-bird-blitz-houston-bc/
LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Northern BC
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